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Sector Classification

Economic Operator Registration and Identification number (EORI)

An EORI number is a European Union registration and identification number for businesses which undertake the import or export of goods into or out of the EU. On further discussions with the Carrier Providers regarding Brexit they require this on a Client level. Currently, each client can have 2 EORI numbers:

Companies importing goods into or exporting goods from the European Union need an EORI number. This number is used to exchange information with customs authorities.

Customs and Tax (EU)

VAT On E-Commerce (VOEC )

VOEC stans for VAT On E-Commerce.

The VOEC number is a unique 7 digit number starting with 2. It is issued by the Norwegian Tax Administration to sellers (e-commerce platforms, online stores etc.).

We only need to include the VOEC number when:

  • Shipping to Norway

  • A VOEC Number has been setup for a Client in the TMS

Customs and Tax (Norway)

Import One Stop Shop (IOSS)

The EU’s Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) is a VAT registration scheme a business can use from 1 July 2021 to comply with the EU’s new VAT e-commerce rules.

Currently EU and non-EU sellers selling goods online to EU consumers can import the goods into the EU, directly to the consumer, import VAT-free if the consignment of good(s) is valued at €22 or below. This ends 1 July 2021 and all imports will be subject to EU VAT. 

Customs and Tax (EU)

Overseas Vendor Registration (OVR)

OVR stands for Overseas Vendor Registration - a law that requires overseas vendors or suppliers who are supplying imported digital services to individuals or businesses to be registered under GST in Singapore.

Customs and Tax (Singapore)

Replenishment

<<replenishment from Mylene’s space here>>

Common WMS Acronyms

TERMS/CODES

MEANING

DEFINITION

ASN

Advanced Shipment Notice

a document sent to a Warehouse management system to provide information about an upcoming shipment from a Supplier

BBD

Product Attribute which is Date Controlled (Best Before Date)

Indicates the date when a product will be of best quality

COO

Country of Origin

Country where product was manufactured

DC

Distribution Center

a specialized warehouse or fulfillment center to receive, store and ship products to customer

EAN

European Article Number

EAN uniquely identifies products and ensures seamless operations across the supply chain. EANs have 13 digits (including an additional country code)

FIFO

First in, first out

A combination of Date Controlled and Lot controlled inventory control method for products with shelf life, in which first product to arrive are first product to be taken out of stock

GRN

Goods Received Notification

a document that serves as confirmation that the goods have been delivered and received at the Warehouse

LPN

License Plate Number

usually in the form of scannable barcode for grouping and managing inventory in the form of a container/bin boxes

Lot No.

Product Attribute which is Lot Number Controlled

Manufacturing number use to track and to identify a specific batch of products that were manufactured under the same conditions

MID

Manufacturer ID

Manufacturer Identification fields

on-the-fly

automatic data entry

A function in SEKO360 where data is automatically created when using ihub Load services such as Load Supplier and “Ship To”

Serial No.

Product Attribute which is Serial Number Controlled

A unique identifier assigned to a specific product by the manufacturer which helps to distinguish one product from another

SKU

Stock-keeping unit

a unique identifier assigned to each product in a business’s inventory system also called as Product Code

WMS

Warehouse Management System

a software platform that helps manage and optimize process of Inbound and Outbound movement of Inventory

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Replenishment

TERM

DEFINITION

Bulk Storage

(upstream) reserve/backup storage areas for replenishing pickface locations. It hold larger quantities of items and are not directly accessible for picking.

Pick Face storage

(downstream) primary storage and picking areas. Location for loose picking

Floor Spot

Floor spots refer to specific locations on the warehouse floor where items are temporarily stored or staged before replenishment of Pick Face.

These spots are often used for overflow storage or for items awaiting further processing (e.g., quality checks).

Replenishment Level

It is the quantity set when an item’s inventory drops below the minimum level, triggers replenishment

System Replenishment

automated process where the restocking based on predefined rules or algorithms.

A scheduled job will run every night and will create replenishment record the night after.

Forced Replenishment

occurs when external factors (such as customer orders or production requirements) drive restocking, regardless of predefined thresholds. It responds to immediate needs driven by external factors.

Kitting

TERM

DEFINITION

Build-on-the-fly

Components are assembled as Kits as upon Dispatch Request

Pre-assembled Kits

Ready-built kits provided by Clients or assembled through Work Order

Components/Kit Components

Separate SKUs/Items/Products that makes a KIT

Parent KIT/ KIT SKU

New SKU created which composed of 2 or more SKU (components)

Line

Line Number of Items/SKUs in a Sales Order

Barcode

Dispatch barcode generated in the Dispatch Note

Print

Generate documents ON SCREEN- Download/Save file or Print externally.

Wave Configurations

Client Requirements and conditions for wave picking

Kit to Order

Order for kits to be dispatched, first looking at pre-assembled kits followed by build kits on the fly.

Kit Work order

Work order (internal process directed by client) to assemble kits ready for quick dispatch.

Order Pick Pack

TERM

DEFINITION

GS1 (Global Standard 1)

a global language for identifying products and locations. GS1 assigns unique numbers to items. These numbers help businesses track inventory, manage supply chains, and ensure accurate checkout at the store.

This is also used when generating the Dispatch Carton Labels (SSCC)

SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code)

a unique code that identifies the container and everything inside it for storage and/or transport purposes.

SPS (Small parcel Shipping)

refers to sending an individual small package through a shipping carrier.

See Also: https://seko.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMAN/pages/2727841678/WMS+Glossary#Glossary-of-WMS-Terms

SPS Commerce

offers a feature called Carrier Service within their Fulfillment platform.

See Also: https://seko.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMAN/pages/2727841678/WMS+Glossary#Third-Party-Integrations-via-TMS

Carrier Label

are stickers or tags that provide carriers/couriers (such as USPS, FedEx, or UPS) with essential information (such as sender’s and recipient’s names, addresses, tracking numbers) to help direct the package to its intended destination.

TMS (Transportation Management System)

Software that helps businesses plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods. It manages shipping, carrier selection, route planning, and freight tracking.

Temp Bin (Temporary Bin)

used to temporarily store items before they are moved to their final storage location or processed further.

See Also: https://seko.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMAN/pages/2727841678/WMS+Glossary#Glossary-of-WMS-Terms