Supply Chain Logistics

5 words in this vocabulary list

adverb used to indicate that something is kept or reserved for future use or purpose

preposition indicating that something is physically present or available for use or purchase

  • The new product line is now available in store for customers to purchase.
  • Have you seen the latest items in store? They're really cool.
  • I heard there's a huge sale in store this weekend, we should check it out.
  • There are many opportunities in store for those who are willing to take risks.

verb to make or produce (something) on a large scale using machinery or other advanced methods

  • The car was manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility.
  • I heard this phone was manufactured in China.
  • That skateboard was manufactured by a cool indie brand.
  • His smile was so fake, it looked like it was manufactured in a factory.

noun a space where things can be kept or stored

adjective relating to the keeping of things in a space

  • The company invested in a new storage system to improve efficiency.
  • I need to clean out my storage unit, it's getting too cluttered.
  • I'll just toss it in the storage closet for now.
  • Her mind was like a vast storage of knowledge, always ready to retrieve information.

noun a system of vehicles such as cars and trucks moving along roads

preposition used to indicate the subject of a negotiation or agreement

  • The increase in population has led to heavier traffic congestion in the city.
  • I hate dealing with traffic on my way to work every morning.
  • Ugh, this traffic is a nightmare!
  • The flow of ideas was like a congested traffic jam in my mind.

noun a business model where a retailer does not keep goods in stock, but instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to a manufacturer, wholesaler, or another retailer, who then ships the goods directly to the customer

  • Many e-commerce businesses rely on dropshipping to fulfill customer orders without holding inventory.
  • Dropshipping is a popular way for online stores to sell products without having to keep them in stock.
  • I'm thinking of starting a dropshipping business to make some extra cash on the side.
  • In the world of online retail, dropshipping is like having a virtual warehouse at your disposal.