Supply Chain Management Glossary

noun Clothing or garments in general.

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• The company specializes in producing high-quality apparel for men and women.
• I love shopping for new apparel to update my wardrobe.
• Check out this dope apparel I just copped from the mall.
• His words were like a finely tailored piece of apparel, perfectly crafted to make an impact.

noun A person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent, usually as part of a commercial agreement.

• The consignee must provide a valid identification document to receive the package.
• Make sure the consignee is available to pick up the delivery.
• Tell the consignee to be ready to grab the package.
• The consignee of our dreams is someone who always appreciates our gifts.

verb to organize or arrange things in a harmonious way

adjective having a well-planned and harmonious design or arrangement

• The team coordinated their efforts to complete the project on time.
• We coordinated our outfits so we would match at the party.
• Let's coordinate a meet-up at the usual spot.
• The dancers coordinated their movements to create a beautiful performance.

noun the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively

adjective relating to the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity

• Effective coordination among team members is essential for project success.
• Let's make sure our coordination is on point to get this done.
• Our coordination skills are gonna be lit for this event.
• The dancers moved in perfect coordination, like a well-oiled machine.

verb to give out or deliver something to a number of people

• The resources were evenly distributed among all the participants.
• I distributed the snacks to everyone at the party.
• I spread out the work so we all have an equal share.
• The love she gave was distributed among her family and friends.

noun Physical products that are bought and sold

adjective Describing something that is of high quality or beneficial

• The company specializes in importing and exporting luxury goods.
• I love shopping for goods at that store, they always have great deals.
• I scored some sick goods at the thrift shop today.
• Education is the key to unlocking the goods of the mind.

noun the act of throwing or casting something off, especially from a ship or aircraft

verb to throw or drop something from a ship or aircraft in order to lighten the load or improve stability

• The captain made the decision to jettison excess cargo in order to lighten the ship.
• We need to jettison some of this stuff to make room for more important things.
• Let's just jettison all this junk and start fresh.
• Sometimes you need to jettison toxic relationships in order to move forward in life.

noun a period of time spent waiting before a connecting flight or transportation

verb to stop or stay somewhere temporarily during a journey

• The flight had a layover in Chicago before continuing on to New York.
• We had a layover in Atlanta for a few hours, so we decided to explore the city.
• I hate layovers, they always mess up my travel plans.
• His anger seemed to lay over the room like a heavy cloud, making everyone uncomfortable.

noun a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland

verb to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

• The mother bird carefully nestles her eggs in the nest.
• I like to nestle under a cozy blanket when it's cold outside.
• Let's nestle up on the couch and watch a movie.
• The small town nestles between the mountains, creating a picturesque setting.

noun a formal written request for something needed or wanted

verb to formally request or demand something

• The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
• I filled out a requisition form for more printer ink.
• I put in a req for some extra snacks in the break room.
• His constant requisition for attention was starting to annoy his coworkers.

adjective scarce is used to describe something that is in short supply or hard to find

• Resources in this region are scarce due to the ongoing drought.
• It's hard to find good help these days, skilled workers are scarce.
• Man, tickets for that concert are scarce, you better get them fast!
• Love can be scarce in a world full of hate and indifference.

noun the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage

• The scarcity of clean water in the region has led to a public health crisis.
• There's a scarcity of good parking spots near the mall.
• I can't believe the scarcity of snacks in the break room.
• His scarcity of emotions makes it hard for others to connect with him.

noun the action of transferring goods from one means of transportation to another

• The transshipment of goods at the port allows for efficient distribution to various destinations.
• They're doing a lot of transshipment at the dock to get everything where it needs to go.
• I heard they're moving stuff around at the port with some fancy transshipment process.
• In life, we often have to engage in transshipment of our emotions to different outlets for processing.

adjective not able to be obtained or acquired

• The rare artifact was considered unprocurable due to its limited availability.
• That designer handbag is unprocurable, you won't find it anywhere.
• Those concert tickets are totally unprocurable, they sold out in minutes.
• His love and affection seemed unprocurable, no matter how hard she tried.

noun a situation where something is no longer stopped or blocked

verb to remove an obstruction or blockage from

• The water flow was so strong that it seemed unstoppable.
• I tried to unstop the drain but it's still clogged.
• I need to unstop this traffic jam or I'll be late for work.
• Her determination to succeed was like an unstoppable force.

noun a part of a system or chain that is the most vulnerable or susceptible to failure

• The team identified the weak link in the project and worked to strengthen it.
• Tom is always the weak link when it comes to group projects.
• Sally is the team's weak link, always dragging everyone down.
• The old equipment was the weak link in our production line, causing delays and inefficiencies.

verb to break down or separate into component parts or elements

• It is important to disaggregate the data in order to analyze it more effectively.
• Let's break down the data into smaller parts to get a better understanding.
• We gotta split up the info to make sense of it.
• Just like a puzzle, we need to disassemble the data to see the bigger picture.

noun a mineral whose exploitation and trade contribute to armed conflict, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation

• The company disclosed their use of conflict minerals in their supply chain.
• Did you know that some electronics contain conflict minerals?
• I heard that phone was made with conflict minerals, so I decided not to buy it.
• Like conflict minerals, unresolved issues can create tension in relationships.