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			ABC Classification - 




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The prioritization of inventory by volume.
Related Terms: ABC Classification - inventory | volume |

ABEX -

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An ACCESS. Advanced Customers Connections, an Evolutionary Systems Strategy, a RACE project. Acronym: ABEX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ABEX - international | trade |

Absorption Costing -

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Applying variable and fixed costs to the value of inventory.
Related Terms: Absorption Costing - fixed costs | inventory | variable costs |

Acceptance Testing -

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The testing performed by a user to determine that an automated system (equipment or software) for a specific task or environment, e.g., a translator for a specific application and interchange format, performs according to specification. Acronym: AT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Acceptance Testing - acquisition | hardware | manufacturing | software | specification | technology |

Account -

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A banking or brokerage arrangement for services on a continuing basis.
Related Terms: Account - brokerage | services |

ACE -

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Action by the Community relating to the Environment, for promotion of clean technology and the recycling of waste products. Acronym: ACE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ACE - international | trade |

Acknowledgment -

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A vendor's reply to a purchaser that an order has been received.
Related Terms: Acknowledgment - order | purchaser | vendor |

Acquisition -

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The process through which resources are obtained to meet determined requirements: methods include purchase, rent, lease, or borrow.
Related Terms: Acquisition - borrowing | contracting | leasing | procurement | purchasing | renting | requirements | requirements determination | resources |

Acquisition Logistics -

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Acquisition Logistics is everything involved in acquiring logistics support equipment and personnel for a new weapons system. The formal definition is "the process of systematically identifying, defining, designing, developing, producing, acquiring, delivering, installing, and upgrading logistics support capability requirements through the acquisition process for Air Force systems, subsystems, and Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Acquisition Logistics - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Acquisition Manager -

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The system/equipment program manager, the program manager's staff, and other DoD officials responsible for determining contract requirements for the generation, acquisition, and use of defense system/equipment data, and having acquisition authority for defense systems and equipment. Acronym: AM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B" 1993
Related Terms: Acquisition Manager - acquisition | contracting | department of defense | program |

Act of God -

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An unforeseeable event; a natural disaster; or a naturally occuring event.
Related Terms: Act of God - contract | insurance | liability |

Action Committee for a United States of Europe -

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An interest group of political and trade union leaders founded by Jean Monnet in 1955 after the failure of the European Defence Community (EDC). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Action Committee for a United States of Europe - international | trade |

Ad Valorem -

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In proportion to the total; a tax or duty that is a percentage of the value paid for an item.
Related Terms: Ad Valorem - duty | tax |

Ada -

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A computer language designed as a standard for U.S. government and NATO procurements. Ada is a required language for mission-critical projects. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Ada - computer | mission | program |

Advisory Committee for Innovation and Technology Transfer -

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See Strategic Programme for Innovation and Technology Transfer. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Advisory Committee for Innovation and Technology Transfer - international | trade | Strategic Programme for Innovation and Technology Transfer |

Advisory Committee on Foodstuffs -

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Established in 1975 to work for the harmonization of national laws on foodstuffs, with a membership drawn from national economic and consumer associations. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Advisory Committee on Foodstuffs - international | trade |

Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection At Work -

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Estblished in 1974 to advise on problems and improvements in industrial safety and health in all industrial areas other than those controlled by the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection At Work - international | trade |

AEMI -

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Advanced Environment for Medical Image Interpretation, an AIM project. Acronym: AEMI Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AEMI - international | trade |

African, Caribbean and Pacific States -

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The group of developing countries which belong to the Lomé Convention, by which most of their products are allowed into the EC on a non-reciprocal basis. The membership is currently 70 countries, and they are also eligible to grants from the European Development Fund (EDF) and loans from the Acronym: ACP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: African, Caribbean and Pacific States - international | trade |

Agent -

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One that acts or has the authority to act for another; one who performs business or legal transactions for another.
Related Terms: Agent - advocacy | broker | brokerage | carrier | insurance |

Aggregate Measure of Support -

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The calculation of the cost to taxpayers and consumers of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) farm support and export subsidies. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Aggregate Measure of Support - international | trade |

AGINFO -

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A database of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) trade figures. Acronym: AGINFO Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AGINFO - international | trade |

AGRIS -

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An international information system for agricultural scienes and technology. Acronym: AGRIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AGRIS - international | trade |

AIM -

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Advanced Informatics in Medicine, a 1988 research programme on the development and application of information technology and telecommunications to medicine and health care for both medical practitioners and manufacturers of medical products and equipment. Acronym: AIM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AIM - international | trade |

Air -

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A transportation medium; the atmosphere; or the area between earth and space.
Related Terms: Air - aircraft | airport | medium | transportation |

Air Force -

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The branch of military that conducts air operations. Acronym: AF  Air Force
Related Terms: Air Force - army | marine | marines | military | navy |

Air Ride Suspension -

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Suspension which supports the load on air-filled rubber bags rather than steel springs. Compressed air is supplied by the same engine-driven air compressor and reservoir tanks which provide air to the air brake system. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Air Ride Suspension - trailer | truck | trucking |

Aircraft -

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A vehicle designed for air transportation. Acronym: A/C, ACFT  Aircraft
Related Terms: Aircraft - aerospace | air | airborne | air cargo | air carrier | air freight | airline | airport | freight |

Airline -

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A business that provides the scheduled transportation of people and goods by air.
Related Terms: Airline - air | aircraft | airport | business | goods | transport | transportation |

Airport -

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A facility from which aircraft takeoff and land.
Related Terms: Airport - aircraft | airway | facility | land |

Airway -

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A covered ramp used for loading and unloading aircraft passengers.
Related Terms: Airway - aircraft | airline | load | loading | passenger | unload |

ALAMOS -

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Automatic Lider for Air Monitoring Operating Systems, an Albert-Ball Report. Prepared for the European Parliament (EP) in 1983, it criticized the investment and consumption policies of the Member States, identified national obstacles to the development of EC-wide trade, and commented adversely on the fragmentation and duplication of national research Acronym: ALAMOS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ALAMOS - international | trade |

All Terrain Vehicle -

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Vehicle designed for any type of terrain. Acronym: ATV Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: All Terrain Vehicle - trucking | vehicle |

Alternative Fueled Vehicle -

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Vehicle powered by a fuel other than gasoline or diesel. Acronym: AFV Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Alternative Fueled Vehicle - environmental | transportation | trucking | vehicle |

American National Standards Institute (1) -

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a privately funded, non-profit organization which coordinates the development of voluntary standards in the United States and is the agency that approves standards (as American National Standards). It coordinates and manages U.S. participation in the work of several non-governmental international standards organizations, Acronym: ANSI Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: American National Standards Institute (1) - industry | specification | standard | technology |

American Standard Code for Information Interchange -

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The American Standard Code for Information Interchange is used extensively in data transmission. The ASCII character set includes 128 upper and lower case letters, numerals and special purpose symbols, each encoded by a unique 7-bit binary number. ASCII text is a subset of the ASCII character set consisting principally Acronym: ASCII Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B" 3 November 1992
Related Terms: American Standard Code for Information Interchange - computer | specification | standard |

AMIS -

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Agricultural Markets Intelligence System, a computer system and database within CADDIA on the management and market data of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF). Acronym: AMIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AMIS - international | trade |

AMPES -

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An ESPRIT project on advanced logical programming environments. Acronym: AMPES Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AMPES - international | trade |

ANNIE -

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Application of Neutral Networks for Industry in Europe, an ESPRIT project. Acronym: ANNIE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ANNIE - international | trade |

ANSI X12 -

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The ANSI X12 standards specify the format and data content of electronic business transactions. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: ANSI X12 - american national standards institute | business | electronic commerce | standard |

Antilock Braking System -

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Computer, sensors and solenoid valves which together monitor wheel speed and modulate braking force if wheel lockup is sensed during braking. Helps the driver retain control of the vehicle during heavy braking on slippery roads. Acronym: ABS Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Antilock Braking System - truck | trucking | vehicle |

Application Profile -

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A number of application protocols required for a specified task or industry sector. [Associated with STEP] Trade and Industry, United Kingdom. "Open Systems in Manufacturing". Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Application Profile - application | application protocol | industry | standard for the exchange of product model data | trade |

Application Protocol -

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Defines the context for the use of product data and specifies the use of the standard in that context to satisfy an industrial need. [Associated with STEP] , United States Government. "Military Standard 1840-B" 3 November 1992. Acronym: AP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Application Protocol - application | application profile | data | industry | military | standard for the exchange of product model data | trade |

Approximation -

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The process of the elimination of unwanted or unnecessary differences in national legislation within the context of the internal market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Approximation - international | trade |

APRYCLEE -

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A network of national information centres of information technologies. Acronym: APRYCLEE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: APRYCLEE - international | trade |

AQUARIUS -

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A 1987 project on safeguarding the marine environment. Acronym: AQUARIUS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AQUARIUS - international | trade |

ARCADE -

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Ampere Remote Control Access Data Entry, a BRITE-EURAM on the development of a data communications service in industrial and materials technology. Acronym: ARCADE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ARCADE - international | trade |

Archie -

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A system for locating files that are stored on FTP file servers. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Archie - computer | file transfer protocol | internet | server | world wide web |

ARCOME -

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A database of organizations, researchers and publications in communications technology. Acronym: ARCOME Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ARCOME - international | trade |

Army -

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The branch of military that conducts land operations.
Related Terms: Army - air force | marine | marines | military | navy |

ARPAnet -

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The name by which the Internet was originally know. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: ARPAnet - internet | military | network | world wide web |

ASOR -

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An agrement governing the rules and practice of the international transport by road of passengers on charter and other non-scheduled bus services. Acronym: ASOR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ASOR - international | trade |

ASSET -

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Automated Support for Software Engineering Technology, an ESPRIT project. Acronym: ASSET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ASSET - international | trade |

ASSIST -

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Assessment of Information Systems and Technologies in Medicine, an AIM project. Acronym: ASSIST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ASSIST - international | trade |

Association Agreements -

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Originally agreements between the EC and European states which at the time had not rejected the future possibility of applying for EC membership. They involve reciprocal arrangements for imports and exports within a customs union. Agreements are supervised by an Association Council representing both parties. The similar agreements with Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Association Agreements - international | trade |

ATMOSPHERE -

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Atmospheric Monitoring System for Protection of Health and Environment from Risky Emissions, an Atmospheric Pollution. An element of environment policy since the mid-1980s, with several directives on car emissions and industrial pollution. Future proposals include the introduction of a carbon tax. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ATMOSPHERE - international | trade |

ATOMS -

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An ATTAIN. Applicability in Transport and Traffic of Artificial Intelligence, a DRIVE project. Acronym: ATOMS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ATOMS - international | trade |

Audiovisual Eureka -

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A 1989 project intended to develop European television production and high technology research and development. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Audiovisual Eureka - international | trade |

Auditor -

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One who performs audits.
Related Terms: Auditor - audit | auditing | inspection | surveyor |

Automated Vehicle Location -

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Class of technologies designed to locate vehicles for fleet management purposes and for stolen vehicle recovery. Infrastructure can be land-based radio towers or satellites. Acronym: AVL Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Automated Vehicle Location - intelligent transportation systems | intelligent vehicle highway systems | trucking |

Automatic Equipment Identifier -

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A transponder built into a container which transmits information about the container such as weight and container number for automatic update to a shipping database. Acronym: AEI
Related Terms: Automatic Equipment Identifier - container | freight | shipping | terminal | transponder |

Automatic Traction Control -

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Usually an optional feature based on ABS, it prevents spinning of the drive wheels under power on slippery surfaces by braking individual wheels and/or reducing engine throttle. Also called ASR, an acronym sometimes loosely translated from the German as anti-spin regulation. Acronym: ATC Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Automatic Traction Control - truck | trucking | vehicle |

Automatic Vehicle Identification -

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System combining an on-board transponder with roadside receivers to automate identification of vehicles. Uses include electronic toll collection and stolen vehicle detection. Acronym: AVI Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Automatic Vehicle Identification - intelligent transportation systems | intelligent vehicle highway systems | trucking |

AVICENNA -

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A 1991 programme of scientific, technological and educational cooperation with the Maghreb States. Acronym: AVICENNA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AVICENNA - international | trade |

AVIS -

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The statement isued by the Commission on the acceptability of a formal application by a state for EC membership. Acronym: AVIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: AVIS - international | trade |

Axle -

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Structural component to which wheels, brakes and suspension are attached. Drive axles are those with powered wheels. Front axle is usually called the steer axle. Pusher axles are unpowered and go ahead of drive axles. Rear axles may be drive, tag or pusher types. Tag axles are unpowered and Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Axle - kingpin axle | pusher axle | setback axle | spread axle | tag axle | tri-axle | trucking |

Backbone -

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A central high speed network that connects smaller, independent networks. the NSFnet is an example. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Backbone - communications | internet | network | telecommunications |

Balladur Memorandum -

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A 1988 French statement on the reforms to the European Monetary system (EMS) necessary for an effective internal market. The core ideas were the maintaining of identical margins of permissible currency fluctuations and the participation of all Member States in the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Balladur Memorandum - international | trade |

Bar Coding (1) -

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Graphical representation (generally narrow and wide bars) that represent one of a number of numeric or alphanumeric standards. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Bar Coding (1) - control | electronic commerce | electronic data interchange | inventory | technology |

Barge -

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A flat-bottomed vessel for transporting freight in rivers or canals and which is usually towed or pushed by another craft.  Barge
Related Terms: Barge - canal | craft | freight | ship | transportation | vessel | water |

Basic Price -

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Within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the cost of production price for pigmeat, fruit and vegetables. The European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) intervenes to purchase produce if the average market price falls below the basic price. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Basic Price - international | trade |

Basic Research in Industrial Technologies in Europe -

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A 1985 programme to encourage research into the development of new technologies, manufacturing processes and products in older industrial economic sectors. Renewed in 1988, it was merged with European Research in Advanced Materials (EURAM), as BRITE-EURAM. Acronym: BRITE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Basic Research in Industrial Technologies in Europe - international | trade |

Basket of Currencies -

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Those currencies which together determine the value of the European Currency Unit (ECU). Each currency in the basket is weighted according to its country's gross national product (GNP), trade, and short-term credit quotas. Part of the European Monetary System (EMS), full participation in the basket was regarded as an Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Basket of Currencies - international | trade |

Baud -

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A measurement of signaling speed of a data transmission device Baud rate does not equal bits per second. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Baud - communications | data | internet | telecommunications |

Bill of Lading -

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A document issued by a carrier for the receipt of goods for shipment, and which describes the terms of shipment. Acronym: BL, B/L
Related Terms: Bill of Lading - carrier | consign | consignment | shipment | straight bill of lading | through bill of lading |

Bill of Lading (1) -

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Itemized list of goods contained in a shipment. Acronym: B/L Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Bill of Lading (1) - carrier | consign | consignment | shipment | straight bill of lading | through bill of lading | trucking |

Biomolecular Engineering Programme -

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See Biotechnology Action Programme (BAP). Acronym: BEP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Biomolecular Engineering Programme - international | trade | Biotechnology Action Programme | BAP |

Biotechnology Action Programme -

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Established in 1985 as a successor to the 1982 Biomolecular Engineering Programme (BEP) and intended to sponsor developments that could have an economic and industrial application. Concluded in 1989, but its objectives were included in the 1990 BRIDGE programme. Acronym: BAP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Biotechnology Action Programme - international | trade |

Birkelbach Report -

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A 1962 document which reviewed the question of association with and membership of the EC, recommending that eligibility for membership should be restricted to democratic states which had a Western military and political alignment. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Birkelbach Report - international | trade |

BISE -

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The energy and industry domain on CRONOS. Acronym: BISE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: BISE - international | trade |

Black Box -

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Any removable and replaceable unit in a system, usually an electronic device; or the data recorder in an aircraft.
Related Terms: Black Box - aircraft | component | parts | spare | spares |

Black List -

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An inventory of dangerous substances discharged into the marine environment, first drawn up in 1976. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Black List - international | trade |

Blair House Agreement -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A compromise settlement between the USA and the EC in 1993 on an agricultural trade structure to rescue the possible collapse of the Uruguay Round of talks within the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Blair House Agreement - international | trade |

Blind Spot -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Areas around a commercial vehicle that are not visible to the driver either through the windshield, side windows or mirrors. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Blind Spot - transportation | trucking | vehicle |

Block Exemptions -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Agreements between the EC and other countries which include exemptions from the general prohibition by the EC of restrictive trade agreements. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Block Exemptions - international | trade |

Blue Book -

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A proposal for a Europe of Education and Culture that would involve the extension of the Community Programme for Education and Training in Technology (COMETT) and the European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students (ERASMUS) to the members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Blue Book - international | trade |

Boat -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A small vessel or craft that is usually open; or a vessel designed for use on inland rivers, lakes or waterways.  Boat
Related Terms: Boat - craft | inland waterway | vessel | water |

Bobtail -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Tractor operating without a trailer. Also refers to straight truck.  Bobtail Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Bobtail - straight truck | tractor | trailer | truck | trucking |

Bogey -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Assembly of two or more axles, usually a pair in tandem. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Bogey - bogie | trucking |

Bogie -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Assembly of two or more axles, usually a pair in tandem. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Bogie - bogey | trucking |

Borrowing -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The act of using something that belongs to another with the promise to return or repay.
Related Terms: Borrowing - debt | debtor | lending | lender |

Brake Horsepower -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Engine horsepower rating as determined by brake dynamometer testing. Acronym: BHP, bhp Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Brake Horsepower - horsepower | trucking |

BRIDGE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Biotechnology Research for Innovation, Development and Growth in Europe, a 1990 programme to carry forward the Biotechnoogy Action Programme (BAP) objectives and to construct an international system of technology transfer for industry and agriculture. Acronym: BRIDGE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: BRIDGE - international | trade |

Bridge Formula -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A bridge protection formula used by federal and state governments to regulate the amount of weight that can be put on each of a vehicle's axles, and how far apart the axles (or groups of axles) must be to legally carry a given weight. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Bridge Formula - transportation | trucking |

BRITE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Basic Research in Industrial Technologies in Europe. Acronym: BRITE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: BRITE - international | trade | Basic Research in Industrial Technologies in Europe |

BRITE-EURAM -

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A 1989 initiative on advanced industrial materials technology, design methodology and quality assurance, combining the earlier Basic Research in Industrial Technologies in Europe (BRITE) and European Research in Advanced Materials (EURAM) programmes. Acronym: BRITE-EURAM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: BRITE-EURAM - international | trade |

Broker -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A person or agency that acts as the agent for another.
Related Terms: Broker - agent | brokerage | consign | insurance |

Brokerage -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A business that provides broker services; or the fee paid to a broker.
Related Terms: Brokerage - agent | broker | carrier | consign |

Budd Wheel -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Single-piece rim/wheel assembly of stamped and welded steel or forged aluminum, anchored by 8 or 10 nuts to a hub. A "Budd wheel" is a ten-hole, stud-piloted disc wheel; a design originated by the Budd Corporation. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Budd Wheel - cast spoke wheel | demountable rim | disc wheel | trucking |

Budget (1) -

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Originally financed by contributions from the Member States, but after 1975 by a system of EC own resources, but these were not formally recognized until the Treaty on European Union. Budget revenue comes from several sources: levies on food imports into the EC; customs duties on non-agricultural imports; a Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Budget (1) - international | trade |

Bulletin Board Service -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A bulletin board is similar to a network and thus Internet. Requirements for a bulletin board are a computer, modem, and preferably bulletin board software. A bulletin board can contain directories of files (for user downloading) and e-mail facilities (where users can exchange/or post messages). Based on their access Acronym: BBS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Bulletin Board Service - computer | internet | network | software |

Bumper-to-Back-Cab -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Distance from a truck's front bumper to the back of its cab. Acronym: BBC Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Bumper-to-Back-Cab - truck | trucking |

Bunk -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Sleeping compartment mounted behind a truck cab, sometimes attached to the cab or even designed to be an integral part of it. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Bunk - sleeper | trucking |

Business Cooperation Centre -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A liaison office of the Commission providing both it and European enterprsies with information on regulations and marketing, also operating a Business Cooperation Network (BC-NET) to encourage collaboration between enterprises. Acronym: BCC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Business Cooperation Centre - international | trade |

Business Process Re-engineering -

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The fundamental analysis and radical redesign of everything: business processes and management systems, job definitions, organizational structures and beliefs and behaviors to achieve dramatic performance improvements to meet contemporary requirements. Information technology (IT) is a key enabler in this process. Acronym: BPR Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Business Process Re-engineering - business | management | manufacturing | operations management | quality |

Cabotage -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The right of drivers of commercial vehicles to ply for hire in another country, introduced as an element of road transport policy in 1993. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Cabotage - international | trade |

Cabover -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Truck or tractor design in which the cab sits over the engine on the chassis. Acronym: COE  Cabover Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cabover - cab-over-engine | trucking |

Cab-Over-Engine -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Truck or tractor design in which the cab sits over the engine on the chassis. Acronym: COE  Cab-Over-Engine Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cab-Over-Engine - cabover | trucking |

Cab-to-End -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Distance from back of a truck's cab to the end of its frame. Acronym: CE, CF, LP Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cab-to-End - truck | trucking |

Cab-to-Frame -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Distance from back of a truck's cab to the end of its frame. Acronym: CF, CE, LP Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cab-to-Frame - truck | trucking |

Cache -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Cache memory is a small area of very fast RAM used to speed exchange of data. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Cache - computer | data | random access memory |

CACTI -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Common Agricultural Customs Transmission of Information, part of CADDIA. Acronym: CACTI Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CACTI - international | trade |

CADDIA -

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See Cooperation in Automation of Data and Documentation for Imports/Exports and Agriculture. Acronym: CADDIA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CADDIA - international | trade | Cooperation in Automation of Data and Documentation for Imports/Exports and Agriculture |

CALS Test Network -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The CALS Test Network (CTN) is a confederation of hundreds of industry and government organizations that have agreed to evaluate and demonstrate the interchange and functional use of digital technical information using CALS standards. This is accomplished through a collaborative multi-service effort. Acronym: CTN Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Sharon J Kemmerer Department of Commerce, United States Government "CALS Testing Programs, Status and Strategy" October 1992

Canal -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A natural or man-made inland waterway usually connecting other waterways or bodies of water.  Canal
Related Terms: Canal - barge | dock | inland waterway | pier | ship | vessel | water |

Car -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A passenger vehicle or a conveyance that travels on a rail such as a streetcar or railroad car.  Car
Related Terms: Car - conveyance | railroad | railroad car | vehicle |

Cargo -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The freight carred by a ship, aircraft, truck or other vessel or vehicle.
Related Terms: Cargo - aircraft | cargo handler | freight | ship | truck | vehicle | vessel |

Cargo Weight -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Combined weight of all loads, gear and supplies on a vehicle. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cargo Weight - cargo | freight | trucking |

CARGOES -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A DRIVE project on the Integration of Dynamic Route Guidance and Traffic Central Systems. Acronym: CARGOES Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CARGOES - international | trade |

Carload -

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A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container or railcar. Acronym: CL
Related Terms: Carload - freight | full carload | less than carload | railcar | shipment |

Carrier -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A business that transports people or goods.
Related Terms: Carrier - air carrier | goods | rail | shipping | trucking | transport |

Cartage -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
To carry by truck.
Related Terms: Cartage - freight | hauling | truck | trucking |

Cartage Company -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Company that provides local (within a town, city or municipality) pick-up and delivery. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cartage Company - carrier | cartage | trucking |

Cartels -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Competition Policy; Industrial Policy; Transport Policy. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Cartels - international | trade | Competition Policy | Industrial Policy | Transport Policy |

CASSIOPE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Computer Aided System for Scheduling, Information and Operation of Public Transport in Europe, a DRIVE project on urban public transport systems. Acronym: CASSIOPE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CASSIOPE - international | trade |

Cassis de Dijon -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1979 ruling (Rewe-Zentral AG v. Bundesmonopolverwaltung fr Branntwein) by the Court of Justice that where a product is manufactured and legally on sale in one Member State, another Member State cannot prohibit its import and sale, except on the grounds that it constitutes a risk to public health. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Cassis de Dijon - international | trade |

Cast Spoke Wheel -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Wheel with five or six spokes originating from a center hub. The spoked portion, usually made of cast steel, is bolted to a multiple-piece steel rim. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cast Spoke Wheel - budd wheel | demountable rim | disc wheel | spoke wheel | trucking |

Caveat -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A petition filed with a court to postpone court proceedings.
Related Terms: Caveat - law | legal |

Caveat Emptor -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Let the buyer beware.
Related Terms: Caveat Emptor - buyer | purchasing | retail |

CB Radio -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Two-way radio for which no license is required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Long beyond its heyday in the '70s, CB is still used by truckers and motorists for everything from traffic condition reports to emergency calls to idle chatter. Acronym: CB Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: CB Radio - citizen's band radio | trucking |

CCITT Group 4 -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
This CALS standard for raster graphics incorporates tiling, which divides a large image into smaller tiles. Graphic files are exchanged in CCITT/4 format in a compressed state so they take up much less file space. [MIL-D-28002, FIPS 150] Included with permission from: ArborText. "Getting Started with SGML. 1992" Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: CCITT Group 4 - continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | military | standard | technology |

Cecchini Report -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1988 survey of the EC economy which detailed and costed the obstacles that hindered the development of an internal market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Cecchini Report - international | trade |

CELAD -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Coordination Group on Drugs, established as part of the TREVI system in 1989 to promote cooperation on drug-related problems, especially drug trafficking. Acronym: CELAD Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CELAD - international | trade |

Center of Gravity (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Weight center or balance point of an object, such as a truck body. Calculated to help determine optimum placement of truck bodies on chassis. Acronym: CG Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Center of Gravity (1) - truck | trucking |

Centre for the Development of Industry -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Established in 1984 under the Third Lomé Convention to help the establishment of industrial enterprises in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Centre for the Development of Industry - international | trade |

CERACS -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Comparative Evaluation of the Different Radiating Cables and Systems Technologies, a DRIVE project. Acronym: CERACS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CERACS - international | trade |

Chasse Gardée -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A phrase (meaning protected competition) used by opponents of too great a move towards free trade, who wish a more protected EC market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Chasse Gardée - international | trade |

Chassis Weight -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Weight of the empty truck, without occupants or load. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Chassis Weight - curb weight | gross vehicle weight | tare weight | trucking |

CHIEF -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight. Acronym: CHIEF Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CHIEF - international | trade | Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight |

CHRISTINE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Characteristics and Requirements of Information Systems based on Traffic Data in an Integrated Network Environment, a DRIVE project. Acronym: CHRISTINE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CHRISTINE - international | trade |

CIM -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Computer Integrated Manufacturing, an ESPRIT project on the use of information technology in industrial environments. Acronym: CIM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CIM - international | trade |

CIRD -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Interservice Committee for Research and Development, established in 1975 as a coordinating forum for EC administrators in the field of science and technology research. Acronym: CIRD Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CIRD - international | trade |

Citizen's Band Radio -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Two-way radio for which no license is required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Long beyond its heyday in the '70s, CB is still used by truckers and motorists for everything from traffic condition reports to emergency calls to idle chatter. Acronym: CB Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Citizen's Band Radio - cb radio | trucking |

Citizenship -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
First defined beyond limited and specified individual, mainly economic, rights in the Treaty on European Union, but it remains unclear what citizenship is or involves. There is no reference to the duties of citizens, and because the European Union does not have a legal personality and because sovereignty still Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Citizenship - international | trade |

Clause -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An article, provision, or stipulation contained in an agreement, contract or other document.
Related Terms: Clause - contract | insurance |

COCOMO -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A tool for manpower estimating, life cycle costing, and scheduling tool for manpower estimating, life cycle costing, and scheduling. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency National Security Industrial Association "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference"
Related Terms: COCOMO - life cycle | life cycle cost | life cycle costing | management | scheduling |

CODEST -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Committee for the European Development of Science and Technology, an advisory body on the funding of collaborative research projects. Acronym: CODEST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CODEST - international | trade |

COM Programme -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A FAST project on a strategic industrial system of communication. Acronym: COM Programme Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: COM Programme - international | trade |

Combined Nomenclature -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An integrated goods nomenclature set up in 1988 and replacing two earlier systems: the Common External Tariff (CET) nomenclature, and NIMEXE. Acronym: CN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Combined Nomenclature - international | trade |

COMEDI -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Commerce Electronic Data Interchange, a 1993 initiative on developing a trans-European statistical information and telematics infrastructure and network. Acronym: COMEDI Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: COMEDI - international | trade |

COMETT -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Community Programme for Education and Training in Technology. Acronym: COMETT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: COMETT - international | trade | Community Programme for Education and Training in Technology |

COMEXT -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A database of external trade statistics in Eurostat. Acronym: COMEXT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: COMEXT - international | trade |

Commerce -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The buying, selling, or trading of goods and services.
Related Terms: Commerce - goods | services |

Commercial Driver's License (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
License which authorizes an individual to operate commercial motor vehicles and buses over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. For operators of freight-hauling trucks, the maximum size which may be driven without a CDL is Class 6 (maximum 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight). Acronym: CDL Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Commercial Driver's License (1) - transportation | truck | trucking |

Commercial Letter of Credit -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A letter from a bank or lending institution that authorizes an account holder to draw drafts within set limits, and requires the repayment of such drafts by the account holder.
Related Terms: Commercial Letter of Credit - account | debt | draft | letter of credit | loan |

Commercial off the Shelf -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Commercial Off The Shelf refers to software and hardware technology which is commercially available and requires minimum changes (design/development), if any, before implementation. S Shared Resource Center, 1994. October 1992. Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994. "CALS Testing Programs, Status and Strategy" October 1992. Acronym: COTS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Commercial off the Shelf - acquisition | commercial | contracting | hardware | inventory | make-or-buy | procurement | reliability | software |

Commercial Policy -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Competition Policy; Internal Market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Commercial Policy - international | trade | Competition Policy | Internal Market |

Committee for the Creation of European Monetary Union -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An interest group of politicians, financiers and industrialists established in 1988 to argue the case for full Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Committee for the Creation of European Monetary Union - international | trade |

Commodities -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Items of trade or commerce; things that are traded or sold.
Related Terms: Commodities - commerce | commodity | goods | merchandise | products | trade |

Commodity -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An item of trade or commerce; something that is traded or sold.
Related Terms: Commodity - commerce | commodities | goods | merchandise | products | trade |

Common Agricultural Policy -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Originally created with three main components: a single market for agricultural products, with common prices; a common external tariff (CET) on agricultural imports; and common financial responsibility. Its core is the guaranteed price system and the intervention (where food surpluses occur) system, administered by the European Agricultural Guidance and Acronym: CAP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Common Agricultural Policy - international | trade |

Common Carrier (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Freight transportation company which serves the general public. May be regular route service (over designated highways on a regular basis) or irregular route (between various points on an unscheduled basis). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Common Carrier (1) - carrier | freight | trucking |

Common Carrier Legislation -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Requires energy transmission systems to carry energy between any third party supplier and the consumer at a reasonable tariff. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Common Carrier Legislation - international | trade |

Common Commercial Policy -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Competition Policy; Internal Market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Common Commercial Policy - international | trade | Competition Policy | Internal Market |

Common External Tariff -

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Essential to any customs union, and first introduced in the early 1960s as an average of the customs levies of the Member States. Acronym: CET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Common External Tariff - international | trade |

Common Fisheries Policy -

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Established in 1983 for a twenty-year period, and focusing on access to and the preservation of fish stocks. While all EC waters were to be open to all EC fishermen (except for a limited coastal range), fishing was governed by the Total Allowable Catch (TAC), a quota system for Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Common Fisheries Policy - international | trade |

Communication -

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Logical designation of serial communication channels. Acronym: COM port Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Communication - communications | communication protocol | computer | hardware | telecommunications |

Communication Protocol -

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The rules governing the exchange of information between devices on a data link. Acronym: CP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Communication Protocol - communication | communications | computer | data | hardware | telecommunications |

Community Bureau of Reference -

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An agency set up to improve the reliability of physical measurements in agriculture, foodstuffs , the environment and health. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Community Bureau of Reference - international | trade |

Community Committee for the Coordination of Fraud Prevention -

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Established to develop a plan on how the EC could combat fraud within the internal market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Community Committee for the Coordination of Fraud Prevention - international | trade |

Community Energy Demonstration Programme -

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A 1986 initiative to investigate future energy saving measures and the possibility of a single EC energy market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Community Energy Demonstration Programme - international | trade |

Community Preference -

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The situation in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) when the price of domestic farm products falls below that of imported produce. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Community Preference - international | trade |

Community Programme for Education and Training in Technology -

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Established in 1986, a programme to promote cross-national cooperation and partnerships between enterprises and universities in the training of students in new technologies, mainly through the provision of work experience in another EC country. Acronym: COMETT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Community Programme for Education and Training in Technology - international | trade |

Community Trade Mark Office -

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See Trade Marks. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Community Trade Mark Office - international | trade | Trade Marks |

Compact Disc Read-Only Memory -

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A version of the standard compact disc intended to store general-purpose digital data. Data or information stored on CD-ROM cannot be changed or updated. Acronym: CD-ROM  Compact Disc Read-Only Memory Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994 Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994 "Getting Started with SGML"
Related Terms: Compact Disc Read-Only Memory - computer | hardware | read-only memory |

Compensated Intracorporate Hauling -

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Freight transportation service provided by one company for a sister company. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Compensated Intracorporate Hauling - carrier | freight | trucking |

Competition Policy -

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The objective of achieving a balance between imposing necessary restrictions upon unrestrained economic competition, and the removal of damaging restrictive economic practices by enterprises and governments that prevent a coherent integration of the EC market. It is underwritten by the EC treaties, which give the Commission substantial investigatory and Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Competition Policy - international | trade |

COMPEX -

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A system of compensation for Less Developed Countries (LDCs) when their earnings from agricultural exports to the EC fall below specified levels. Acronym: COMPEX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: COMPEX - international | trade |

Compliance -

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The act or process of complying to a desire, demand, or proposal. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Adapted from: Sharon
Related Terms: Compliance - acquisition | contracting | procurement | request for proposal | standard |

Component -

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A part of a system or mechanism.
Related Terms: Component - black box | parts | spare | spares | supplies | system |

Component Testing -

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Conducted to verify the implementation of the design for one software element (e.g., unit, module) or a collection of software elements. Acronym: CT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Sharon J Kemmerer Department of Commerce, United States Government "CALS Testing Programs, Status and Strategy" October 1992
Related Terms: Component Testing - component | design | engineering | reliability | software | system |

Computer Disk ROM Drives -

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A CD (computer disk or compact disk) for a computer is a disk similar in function to a diskette such as a 3 1/4 diskette, but which uses compact disk technology to store large amounts (600 mbs) of read-only data. A CD ROM drive is the computer hardware that Acronym: CD  Computer Disk ROM Drives Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Computer Disk ROM Drives - computer | hardware | read-only memory |

Computer Graphics Metafile -

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This file format standard is a two-dimensional picture description or vector-oriented illustration data delivered in digital format. CGM is suited for illustrations often found in training, maintenance, and technical manuals. [MIL-D-28003, ISO 8632.1-4, FIPS 128-1] 1994. Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994 "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and Acronym: CGM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Computer Graphics Metafile - computer | military | software | vector graphics |

Computer Resources Support -

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The facilities, hardware, system software, software development and support tools, documentation, and people needed to operate and support an embedded computer system. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Computer Resources Support - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support -

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CALS is a global strategy to further enterprise integration through the streamlining of business processes and the application of standards and technologies for the development, management, exchange, and use of business and technical information. Now called Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support. Acronym: CALS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support - acquisition | business | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | life cycle | logistics | process | standard | support |

Computer-Aided Design (1) -

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The application of information technology to elements of the design process for manufactured, assembled, and constructed products, covering both drafting applications (in the creation, modification, storage, and production of engineering and other technical drawings) and modeling (the generation and use of full three-dimensional models). Acronym: CAD Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Computer-Aided Design (1) - computer | design | engineering | manufacturing | technology |

Computer-Aided Engineering -

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The application of information technology to elements of the design and engineering process. It includes all types of performance systems, e.g., heat transfer, structural, electromagnetic, aeronautics, and acoustic analysis. Acronym: CAE Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Computer-Aided Engineering - computer | design | manufacturing | technology |

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (1) -

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The application of information technology to the control and management of manufacturing processes, normally restricted to the control of machine tools such as lathes and mills, where the tool is directly controlled by a computer. Acronym: CAM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Computer-Aided Manufacturing (1) - computer | design | engineering | manufacturing | technology |

Computer-Aided Software Engineering -

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CASE is an umbrella term for a collection of tools and techniques which are said by their distributors to promise revolutionary gains in analyst and programmer productivity. The two prominent delivered technologies are application generators and PC-based workstations that provide graphics-oriented automation of the front end of the development Acronym: CASE Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Computer-Aided Software Engineering - computer | design | engineering | program | software |

Computer-Based Training -

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Training which is delivered via a computer. Computer-based training includes tutorials, drill and practice, simulations, testing and may also include embedded training. Computer-based training programs are already delivered in digital form to the government. Acronym: CBT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government Adapted from: "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Computer-Based Training - computer | education | training |

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (1) -

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The application of information technology to the management of complete systems or subsystems within a manufacturing environment, characterized by the integration of many separate applications such as CAD, CAM, CAE, and robotics together with commercial applications such as stock control, spares ordering, and process planning. Acronym: CIM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (1) - computer | computer-aided design | integration | management | manufacturing | technology |

Concurrent -

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At the same time; simultaneously.
Related Terms: Concurrent - acquisition | concurrent engineering | design | engineering | manufacturing |

Concurrent Engineering -

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A systematic approach to creating a product design that considers all elements of the product life cycle from conception of the design to disposal of the product, and in so doing defines the product, its manufacturing processes, and all other required life cycle processes such as logistic support. Acronym: CE Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith Adapted from "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Concurrent Engineering - acquisition | design | engineering | life cycle | manufacturing | product | process |

Configuration Management (1) -

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CM controls and manages product description with its supporting technical and scientific information. Acronym: CM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Configuration Management (1) - component | engineering | logistics | product | technology |

Conformance Testing -

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The testing of a candidate product for the existence of characteristics required by a standard. Its primary activity is to ensure specified behavior of implementations. Additional benefits include: clarifying the standard for guiding future implementation, producing a feedback loop to the standards making bodies for improvements to the standard, Acronym: CT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Conformance Testing - acquisition | contracting | product | quality | reliability | specification |

Conservation -

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The process through which systems, equipment and resources are maintained, improved, or replaced: conservation encompasses storage, maintenance, salvage, protection, reclamation, and preparation or modification for reuse.
Related Terms: Conservation - maintenance | repair | preventive maintenance |

Conservation (1) -

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The protection of natural resources
Related Terms: Conservation (1) - environment | environmental |

Consign -

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To entrust with or place something in the care of another.
Related Terms: Consign - bill of lading | consignee | consigned | consigner | consignment | consignor |

Consignee -

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The person or carrier to which a shipment of goods is entrusted.
Related Terms: Consignee - bill of lading | consign | consigned | consigner | consignment | consignor | goods | shipment |

Consigner -

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One who places something such as goods and merchandise in the care of another.
Related Terms: Consigner - bill of lading | consign | consignee | consigned | consignment | consignor | goods | merchandise |

Consigning -

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The act of placing something in the care of another.
Related Terms: Consigning - consign | consignee | consigner | consignment | consignor |

Consignment -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The act of placing something in the care of another, or something that is placed in the care of another.
Related Terms: Consignment - bill of lading | consign | consignee | consigned | consigner | consignor |

Consignor -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
One who places something such as goods and merchandise in the care of another.
Related Terms: Consignor - bill of lading | consign | consignee | consigned | consigner | consignment | goods | merchandise |

Constraint -

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Anything that prevents a system from performing it's intended function.
Related Terms: Constraint - system | theory of constraints |

Consultative Committee for International Telephone and Telegraphy -

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Consultative Committee for International Telephone and Telegraphy International committee that specifies international communication standards. Acronym: CCITT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Consultative Committee for International Telephone and Telegraphy - communications | international | standard |

Consumer -

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A user of raw materials, goods, commodities, or finished products.
Related Terms: Consumer - commodity | finished products | goods | raw materials |

Consumers' Consultative Committee -

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Established in 1973 as an advisory body on consumer policy, with most of its membership coming from four European consumer associations: the Confederation of Family Organizations in the European Community (COFACE), the European Community Consumer Cooperatives (EURO-COOP), the European bureau of Consumers' Unions (BEUC), and the European Trade Union Acronym: CCC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Consumers' Consultative Committee - international | trade |

Container (1) -

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Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards and are designed to fit in ships' holds. Containers are transported on public roads atop a container chassis towed by a Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Container (1) - shipping container | trucking |

Container Chassis -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Single-purpose semitrailer designed to carry a shipping container. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Container Chassis - container | shipping container | trucking |

Container Load -

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A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container. Acronym: CL
Related Terms: Container Load - container | freight | full container load | less than container load | shipment |

Container On Flat Car -

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Method of moving shipping containers which involves transporting them on railroad flat cars. Acronym: COFC Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Container On Flat Car - piggyback | trailer on flat car | trucking |

Continuous Acquisition and Life-Cycle Support -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
CALS is a global strategy to further enterprise integration through the streamlining of business processes and the application of standards and technologies for the development, management, exchange, and use of business and technical information. Formerly Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support. Acronym: CALS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Continuous Acquisition and Life-Cycle Support - acquisition | computer-aided acquisition and logistic support | business | life cycle | logistics | process | standard | support |

Contract -

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An legally-binding agreement between two parties.
Related Terms: Contract - clause | terms of agreement |

Contract Carrier -

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Company that transports freight under contract with one or a limited number of shippers. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Contract Carrier - carrier | trucking |

Contractor Integrated Technical Information Service -

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A technical information service based on the integration of databases (contractor , subcontractor, and government ) contractually established and managed by the defense contractor to receive, maintain, and provide access to technical and support information on a defense system. [MIL-STD-974]ith permission from Joan Smith. Adapted from "An Introduction to Acronym: CITIS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Contractor Integrated Technical Information Service - acquisition | contracting | data | data base | defense | information management | integration | military |

Control -

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To regulate; a consistent process state that is within specified operating parameters; or a manual or automatic component device used to regulate a system function.
Related Terms: Control - component | control chart | control limit | controller | function | management | managing | organizing | planning | quality | quality control | system |

Controller -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Someone or something that controls or regulates.
Related Terms: Controller - component | control chart | control limit | function | management | managing | organizing | planning | quality | quality control | system |

Converter Dolly -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Auxiliary axle assembly equipped with a fifth wheel (coupling device), towed by a semitrailer and supporting the front of, and towing, another semitrailer. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Converter Dolly - dolly | trucking |

Conveyance -

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A means of transportation.
Related Terms: Conveyance - movement | transportation |

Cooperation Agreements -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Trade and economic cooperation agreements by the EC with countries outside Europe. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Cooperation Agreements - international | trade |

Cooperation in Automation of Data and Documentation for Imports/Exports and Agriculture -

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An electronic information structure for the collection, storage, transmission and exchange of information, using new developments in information technology and telecommunications. Acronym: CADDIA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Cooperation in Automation of Data and Documentation for Imports/Exports and Agriculture - international | trade |

Coordination Group - Free Movement -

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An intergovernmental body established in 1990 by the European Council to check on preparation for the ending of national border control during the implementation of the internal market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Coordination Group - Free Movement - international | trade |

CORINE -

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A 1984 programme on the collection of data on the natural environment. Acronym: CORINE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CORINE - international | trade |

Corporate Information Management -

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The US Department of Defense initiative to streamline and improve the way information is managed throughout the military. The Information Management philosophy is founded on business process improvement. Acronym: CIM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Corporate Information Management - business | department of defense | information management | management | military | process |

Council of Ministers -

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The executive organ of the EC representing the Member States, with one representative per country. Because it is responsible for a broad range of policy sectors, it has no fixed membership. the composition of each Council meeting is determined by a particular policy agenda. At its core are the Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Council of Ministers - international | trade |

Cradle-to-Grave -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Logistics planning, design, and support which takes in to account logistics support throughout the entire system life cycle.
Related Terms: Cradle-to-Grave - life cycle | logistics | lust-to-dust |

Craft -

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A man-made vehicle used for transporting people or goods; or a skill, trade, or profession.
Related Terms: Craft - transport | transportation | vehicle | vessel |

CRAFT (1) -

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Cooperative Research Action for Technology, a 1989 initiative to encourage smaller enterprises to collaborate with each other in new and environmentally helpful research and technology. Acronym: CRAFT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CRAFT (1) - international | trade |

Crane -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A device with a boom and cable for lifting.  Crane
Related Terms: Crane - container | handling | industry | load | loading | movement |

Cube -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Interior volume of a truck body, semitrailer or trailer, measured in cubic feet. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cube - cubic capacity | trucking |

CUBE (1) -

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See Concertation Unit for Biotechnology in Europe. Acronym: CUBE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: CUBE (1) - international | trade | Concertation Unit for Biotechnology in Europe |

Cubic Capacity -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Interior volume of a truck body, semitrailer or trailer, measured in cubic feet. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Cubic Capacity - cube | trucking |

Curb Weight -

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Weight of the empty truck, without occupants or load. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Curb Weight - chassis weight | gross vehicle weight | tare weight | trucking |

Customs -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A duty or tax paid on imported or exported goods; the process of inspecting imported or exported goods to determine if and how much duty is required; or an agency that performs customs duties.
Related Terms: Customs - duty | export | import | international | tax |

Customs Duties -

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Taxes collected by states upon imports to their territory. Abolished within the EC, they have been retained at EC external borders as a common external tariff (CET) and are regarded as EC own resources. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Customs Duties - international | trade |

Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight -

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A computerized system for handling the tranport of freight into and across the EC, in operation in 1991. Acronym: CHIEF Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight - international | trade |

Customs Union -

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An economic structure whereby states agree to belong to a single tariff aream with no customs duties between them. The EC customs union was largely in place by 1968. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Customs Union - international | trade |

DAB -

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Digital Audio Broadcasting System, an DACAR. Data Acquisition and Communication Techniques and their Assessment for Road Transport, a DRIVE project. Acronym: DAB Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: DAB - international | trade |

Dangerous Substances -

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Products regarded as potentially dangerous and/or toxic whose classification, use, labelling and marketing are regulated by EC legislation. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Dangerous Substances - international | trade |

Data -

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Information; usually refers to an organized collection of information about a particular subject. (Singular: Datum - One piece of data.)
Related Terms: Data - data base | data base management | data base management system | information |

Data Base -

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A collection of information that is organized for easy or flexible access. Acronym: DB
Related Terms: Data Base - data | database management | data base management system | information |

Data Base Management -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The management of the contents and organizing system of data bases. Acronym: DBM
Related Terms: Data Base Management - data | data base | data base management system | information | management |

Data Base Management System -

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The system used to organize and manipulate a collection of information. Acronym: DBMS
Related Terms: Data Base Management System - data | data base | data base management | information | management | organization | organizing | system |

Data Dictionary -

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A repository of information about data, such as its meaning, relationships to other data, origin, usage and format. The dictionary assists company management, database administrators, systems analysts and application programmers in effectively planning, controlling and evaluating the collection, storage and use of data. A data dictionary manages data categories Acronym: DD Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993}
Related Terms: Data Dictionary - data | data base | information management | management | software | system |

Data Item Description -

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A DID identifies specific data requirements, which may include the format of a report used to display the data. Most current DID's were prepared with only the hard copy (paper, aperture card, etc.) document environment in mind. In a CALS environment, two aspects of data acquisition must be examined Acronym: DID Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Data Item Description - acquisition | contracting | data | procurement | software | specification |

Data Management Standards -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Data management standards will provide common definitions of the data elements, their attributes, relationships, data integrity constraints, and database access rules. This includes standards for system and data protection and security. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Office of the Secretary of Defense, United States Government "CALS Booklet"
Related Terms: Data Management Standards - data | data base | data base management system | information management | standard |

Data Model -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The logical data structure developed during the logical database design process is a data model or entity model. It is also a description of the structural properties that define all entries represented in a database and all the relationships that exist among them. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Data Model - data | data modeling | design | information management | modeling | software |

Data Modeling -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A structured method for representing and describing the data used in a business function automated system. Data modeling is used in combination with two other structured methods, data flow analysis and functional decomposition, to define the high-level structure of business and information systems. Its primary function is to define Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Data Modeling - data | data model | design | information management | modeling | software |

Database -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A collection of information that is organized for easy or flexible access. Acronym: DB
Related Terms: Database - data | data base management | data base management system | information |

Database Management System (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Software designed to manipulate the information in a database. It can create, sort, display selected information, search for specific information, and perform many other tasks of a database. This kind of software allows speed of access and the ability to automatically produce reports. Acronym: DBMS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Database Management System (1) - data | data base | data base management system | database | data model | management |

Daytime Running Lights -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
System that automatically turns on a vehicle's low beam headlights when the parking brake is released and the ignition is on. Acronym: DRL Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Daytime Running Lights - truck | trucking |

Dead-Heading -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Operating a truck without cargo. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Dead-Heading - cargo | truck | trucking |

Debt -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An obligation to pay.
Related Terms: Debt - borrowing | creditor | draft | lender | tenor |

Debtor -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
One who borrows or incurs a debt.
Related Terms: Debtor - barrowing | creditor | debt | debtor | lender |

Declaration File -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A file accompanying any set of transferred files comprising a document; provides all information necessary to the successful disposition of the digital files at the destination, but has no purpose beyond that function. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B" 3 November 1992
Related Terms: Declaration File - computer | data | file | software |

Defacto Standard -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A standard which has been endorsed by industry or government, but not officially approved by an accredited standards body such as ISO. Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Defacto Standard - continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | industry | international standards organization | proprietary standard | standard |

Defect -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The failure of an item to meet a specific inspection criterion.
Related Terms: Defect - defectives | defects | inspection | quality | quality control | zero defects |

Defectives -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The failure of an item to meet one or more a set of inspection critera.
Related Terms: Defectives - defect | defects | inspection | quality | quality control | zero defects |

Defects -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Imperfections; or the characteristics which cause nonconformance or failure.
Related Terms: Defects - defect | defectives | inspection | quality | quality control | zero defects |

Deficiency Payments -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Funds provided to producers within the price guarantee system of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to give them a fair price for their produce and labour when their costs are higher than the market prices for their produce. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Deficiency Payments - international | trade |

Delors I -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1987 package of Budget proposals put forward by the Commission as a response to EC funding problems, intended to enable the EC to realise the aim of implementing the internal market by the end of 1992. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Delors I - international | trade |

DELTA -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Developing European Learning through Technological Advance, a 1988 initiative in research and development policy on the application of information technology to infrastructures for advanced learning. Acronym: DELTA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: DELTA - international | trade |

Demountable Rim -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Multi-piece steel wheel rim assembly which is bolted to a spoke hub. Demountable rims are still in use, though they have been replaced in many applications by the simpler disc wheel. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Demountable Rim - budd wheel | cast spoke wheel | disc wheel | trucking |

Dependence Threshold -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The level above which the export earnings from exports to the EC of a signatory of the Lomé Convention must be for it to be eligible, given specified adverse economic conditions, for compensation through theSystem of Stabilization of Export Earnings (STABEX). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Dependence Threshold - international | trade |

Depot Maintenance -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Activities extending beyond the capabilities of the organizational or intermediate levels. Depot maintenance tasks include overhaul, repair, major modification, and technical assistance. Acronym: DM
Related Terms: Depot Maintenance - field maintenance | intermediate maintenance | levels of maintenance | maintenance | organizational maintenance | overhaul | repair |

Deregulation (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The ending of unnecessary economic rules or governmental practice through measures intended to remove all restrictions to trade within the EC. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Deregulation (1) - international | trade |

Descriptive Markup -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Markup that describes the structure and other attributes of a document in a non-system-specific manner, independently of any processing that may be performed on it. In particular, it uses tags to express the element structure. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B" 3 November 1992
Related Terms: Descriptive Markup - computer | markup | program | software | standard |

Design Interface -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
This ILS element relates all design engineering disciplines to the system support characteristics. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Design Interface - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Destination System -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The computer hardware, software, and network receiving transferred data. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Destination System - computer | data | hardware | network | software | system |

Development Testing -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Development testing is equivalent to "proof of principal" as proposed standards are being developed, and before those draft standards achieve technical stability. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Education Working Group, US CALS/CE Industry Steering Group Adapted from "Electronic Blue Book", 1993
Related Terms: Development Testing - acquisition | contracting | design | engineering | life cycle | specification | testing |

DIANE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Development of an Automat Integrated System of Neutronography, an DIDAMES. Distributed Industrial Design and Manufacturing of Electronic Subassemblies, a RACE project. Acronym: DIANE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: DIANE - international | trade |

Digital Technical Data -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Includes the part descriptions, product specifications, and standards that the initial designer draws upon; the engineering drawings and product data used in design and manufacturing; the information needed to guide the people who operate the system in the field, or who support and maintain it at all echelons of Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Digital Technical Data - acquisition | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | data | design | specification | standard | technical data |

DIME -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Development of Integrated Monetary Electronics, an initiative on the application of information technology and telecommunications to monetary electronics for both manufacturers and users. Acronym: DIME Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: DIME - international | trade |

DIMPE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Distributed Integrated Multimedia Publishing Environment, a RACE project. Acronym: DIMPE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: DIMPE - international | trade |

Discrimination -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The application of restrictive trade practices by one Member State against the goods and companies of other Member States. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Discrimination - international | trade |

Disk Wheel -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Single-piece rim/wheel assembly of stamped and welded steel or forged aluminum, anchored by 8 or 10 nuts to a hub. A "Budd wheel" is a ten-hole, stud-piloted disc wheel; a design originated by the Budd Corporation. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Disk Wheel - budd wheel | cast spoke wheel | demountable rim | trucking |

Displacement -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The weight or amount of water displaced by the hull of a ship.
Related Terms: Displacement - ship | water |

Displacement (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Sum of the volumes swept by an engine's pistons as they travel up and down in their cylinders. Based upon bore (diameter of cylinder) and stroke (distance traveled by piston). Expressed in liters or cubic inches. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Displacement (1) - piston displacement | trucking |

Distributed Database -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A database whose objects (tables, views, columns and files) reside on more than one system in a network, and can be accessed or updated from any system in the network. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Distributed Database - data | data base | distributed systems | network | software | system |

Distributed Systems -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Refers to computer systems in multiple locations throughout an organization working in a cooperative fashion, with the system at each location serving the needs of that location but also able to receive information from other systems, and supply information to other systems within the network. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Distributed Systems - data | data base | distributed database | network | software | system |

Dock -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A platform for loading or unloading trucks, trains, ships, or aircraft; or an aircraft hangar.  Dock
Related Terms: Dock - hangar | load | loading | pier | unload |

Document -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A set of text and/or graphical data organized and formatted for direct human interpretation. A document can be delivered as printed pages or digitally in the form of composed page images. . Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994 Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993 Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994 "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Document - computer | data | information | markup | software |

Document Image File -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A digital data file representation of a human interpretable document. Examples are raster image files and page description language files. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Document Image File - computer | data | document | graphics standard | software |

Document Type -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A class of documents having similar characteristics; for example journal, article, technical manual, or memo. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B", 1992
Related Terms: Document Type - computer | data | document | document type declaration | software | technical data | technical manual |

Document Type Declaration -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A markup declaration that contains the formal specification of a Document Type Definition (DTD). Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B", 1992
Related Terms: Document Type Declaration - computer | data | document | document type | markup | software | specification | technical data | technical manual |

Document Type Definition -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A DTD is the formal definition of the elements, structures, and rules for marking up a given type of SGML document. You can store a DTD at the beginning of the document or externally in a separate file. Acronym: DTD Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: ArborText Getting Started with SGML, 1992
Related Terms: Document Type Definition - computer | document type | document type declaration | software |

Dolly -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Auxiliary axle assembly equipped with a fifth wheel (coupling device), towed by a semitrailer and supporting the front of, and towing, another semitrailer. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Dolly - converter dolly | trucking |

Domain Name System -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A scheme for translating numeric Internet addresses into strings of word segments denoting user names and locations. Acronym: DNS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Domain Name System - communications | internet | internet address | network | uniform resource locator |

Domestic -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Of or relating to trade, affairs, or business within a country.
Related Terms: Domestic - business | international | interstate | intrastate | trade |

Dominant Firm Abuse -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The control of a market for particular products by companies which possess a hegemonic position in that market, and prohibitied by the EC treaties. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Dominant Firm Abuse - international | trade |

DOSES -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Development of Statistical Expert Systems, a 1989 initiative to develop advanced information technologies in the field of statistics. Acronym: DOSES Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: DOSES - international | trade |

Dot Pitch -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Dot pitch is the space between pixels. The smaller the number, the sharper the image will appear. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Dot Pitch - computer | hardware | software |

Doubles -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Combination of a tractor and two semitrailers connected in tandem by a converter dolly. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Doubles - converter dolly | pintle hook | trucking | twins | twin trailers |

Draft -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A written order to draw from an account for the payment of a debt.
Related Terms: Draft - account | debt | tenor |

Drawing -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An engineering document or digital data file (s) that discloses (directly or by reference), by means of graphic or textual presentations, or a combination of both, the physical and functional requirements of an item. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B", 3 November 1992
Related Terms: Drawing - data | design | engineering | manufacturing |

Drayage -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A service offered by a motor carrier for the cartage of rail or ocean containers from a dock to an intermediate or final destination, or the charge for such cartage.
Related Terms: Drayage - carrier | cartage | container | dock | motor carrier | ocean | port | rail | service |

DRIVE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Dedicated Road Infrastructure for Vehicle Safety in Europe, a major initiative begun in 1988 to apply information technology to the improvement of road safety and the reduction of environmental pollution by road traffic. Acronym: DRIVE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: DRIVE - international | trade |

Driveline -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
All the components which together transmit power from the transmission to the drive axle(s). These consist of at least one driveshaft (propeller shaft) with a universal joint at each end. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Driveline - axle | drivetrain | engine | powertrain | truck | trucking |

Driver Team -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Team of two drivers who alternative driving and resting. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Driver Team - sleeper | sleeper team | team | trucking |

Drivetrain -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
All the components, excluding engine, which transmit the engine's power to the rear wheels: clutch, transmission, driveline and drive axle(s). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Drivetrain - powertrain | trucking |

Durables -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Merchandise, commodities, or supplies for sale to consumers.
Related Terms: Durables - commodity | consumer | goods | merchandise | supplies |

Duty -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The tax paid on imported goods.
Related Terms: Duty - ad valorem | duty drawback | goods | import | tax |

EAST -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An EAST. European Assistance for Science and Technology, a 1990 programme for assisting the restructuring of the science and technology potential of Eastern European countries. Acronym: EAST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EAST - international | trade |

EBTI -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
European Binding Tariff Information, part of CADDIA. Acronym: EBTI Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EBTI - international | trade |

ECDIN -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Environmental Chemicals Data and Information Network, a database. Acronym: ECDIN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ECDIN - international | trade |

ECLAIR -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See European Collaborative Linkage of Agriculture and Industry through Research. Acronym: ECLAIR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ECLAIR - international | trade | European Collaborative Linkage of Agriculture and Industry through Research |

Eco-Counsellors -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
People appointed in twelve selected cities to conduct public relations exercises on environment policy during the European Year of the Environment (EYE). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Eco-Counsellors - international | trade |

Eco-Management and Audit Scheme -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1993 initiative to promote awareness and the practice of responsible environmental management in industry. Acronym: EMAS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Eco-Management and Audit Scheme - international | trade |

Economic and Social Committee -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An advisory institution that must be consulted on a range of issues, with a membership drawn from national interest groups. Acronym: ECOSOC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Economic and Social Committee - international | trade |

EDI -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Electronic Data Interchange, a linkage between EC chemical industries and their trading partners. Acronym: EDI Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EDI - international | trade |

EDI For Administration, Commerce and Transport -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
United Nations rules for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport. They comprise a set of internationally agreed upon standards, directories and guidelines for the electronic interchange of structured data related to trade in goods and services between independent computerized information systems. [ISO 9735]UN/EDIFACT Introduction to UN/EDIFACT with Acronym: EDIFACT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: EDI For Administration, Commerce and Transport - commerce | data | electronic data interchange | electronic funds transfer | international | standard | transport | transportation |

EIMS -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
European Innovation Monitoring System, a SPRINT project in innovation and technology transfer. Acronym: EIMS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EIMS - international | trade |

Electric Vehicle -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Vehicle powered by electric motor(s) rather than by an internal combustion engine. Most common source of electricity is chemical storage batteries. Acronym: EV Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Electric Vehicle - environmental | trucking | vehicle |

Electronic Commerce (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The end-to-end digital exchange of all information needed to conduct business. Examples include EDI transactions, electronic mail, archives, audit trails, and all forms of records, including graphical images. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support (CALS). Acronym: EC Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Electronic Commerce (1) - business | commerce | communications | electronic data interchange | exchange | information management | interchange | interface | management | protocol | telecommunications | trade |

Electronic Commerce Resource Center -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Electronic Commerce Resource Centers were established by Congress to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transition from out-moded, paper-intensive methods of doing business to highly automated integrated processes. The tools needed to make this transition are known collectively as "Electronic Commerce" (EC), initiatives including CALS, EDI, Concurrent Engineering and Acronym: ECRC Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Electronic Commerce Resource Center - continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | electronic commerce |

Electronic Data Interchange (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The business-to-business interconnection of computers for the rapid exchange of a wide variety of documents, from bills of lading to build tickets at auto plants. Acronym: EDI Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Electronic Data Interchange (1) - electronic commerce | trucking |

Electronic Data Interchange (2) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The inter-organizational, computer-to-computer exchange of structured information in a standard, machine-processable format. [Standards include EDIFACT and ANSI X.12] AECMA 2000M] EDI World Institute, 1994.:ArborText. Acronym: EDI Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Electronic Data Interchange (2) - business | commerce | communications | electronic commerce | exchange | interchange | interface | management | protocol | standard | telecommunications | trade |

Electronic Design Interchange Format -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A neutral, platform independent format for the interchange of integrated circuit design data from design to manufacturing organizations. Acronym: EDIF Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Electronic Design Interchange Format - communications | computer | data | design | manufacturing | software |

Electronic Funds Transfer (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Electronic movement of data between banks which results in a value transfer between accounts. Acronym: EFT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Source: Corporate EFT/Financial EDI Conference, Resource Book , 1994
Related Terms: Electronic Funds Transfer (1) - commerce | data | electronic commerce | electronic data interchange | financial | interchange | trade |

Electronic Funds Transfer (2) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
EFT is a technology (one of the electronic commerce technologies) that allows the transfer of funds from the bank account of one person or organization to that of another. EFT is also used to refer to the action of using this technology. It is an important addition in the Acronym: EFT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Electronic Funds Transfer (2) - commerce | data | electronic commerce | electronic data interchange | financial | interchange | trade |

Electronic Mail (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Any communications service that permits the electronic transmission and storage of messages and attached/enclosed files. Acronym: E-Mail Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Electronic Mail (1) - communications | computer | internet | software | telecommunications | world wide web |

Elysée Treaty -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Treaty of Frienship. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Elysée Treaty - international | trade | Treaty of Frienship |

Encryption -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A method of ensuring data secrecy. The message is coded using a key available only to the sender and the receiver. The coded message is sent to the receiver and then decoded upon receipt. Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Encryption - computer | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | data | security | telecommunications |

ENDOC -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An on-line directory of environmental data, abandoned in 1989. Acronym: ENDOC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ENDOC - international | trade |

Energy Policy -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
First elaborated in a programme in 1974. A 1986 revision set priority targets through to 1995 on the levels of consumption, oil imports, nuclear energy, and the development of alternative energy sources. A European Energy Charter was signed in 1991. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Energy Policy - international | trade |

Energy Sciences Network -

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This is a Department of Energy (DOE) system that provides the full text of select DOE documents. Many of these documents are related to computers and information policy. It also contains gateways to a variety of energy-related sources and downloadable public domain software. Acronym: ESnet Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Energy Sciences Network - energy | government | network | policy |

ENEX -

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A Commission database on environmental research. Acronym: ENEX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ENEX - international | trade |

Engine -

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A system or mechanism that converts one or more forms of energy into another; a motor; or a railroad locomotive.  Engine
Related Terms: Engine - rail | railroad | system | tractor | train |

Engineering Data -

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Any technical data (whether prepared by the Government, contractor, or vendor) relating to the specification, design, analysis, manufacture, acquisition, test, inspection or maintenance of items or services. Engineering data is comprised of all information that contains authoritative engineering definition or guidance on material, constituent items, equipment or systems practices, Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Engineering Data - contractor | data | design | engineering | manufacturing | production | support | technical data | vendor |

ENGUIDE -

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A Commission database of bibliographic information on the environment. Acronym: ENGUIDE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ENGUIDE - international | trade |

ENLEX -

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A database of EC environmental legislation and law. Acronym: ENLEX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ENLEX - international | trade |

ENOS -

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European Network of Ocean Stations, a COST project. Acronym: ENOS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ENOS - international | trade |

ENREP -

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A directory of environmental research programmes within the EC. Acronym: ENREP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ENREP - international | trade |

Enterprise -

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Is a collection of organizations and people formed to create and deliver product to customers. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Source: IDA (Institute for Defense Analysis)
Related Terms: Enterprise - business | company | customer | enterprise integration | enterprise resource planning | operation | organization | product | system |

Enterprise Integration -

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Is the removal of organizational, process, and informational barriers to the smooth and effective flow of material and products between the activities of an enterprise. Acronym: EI Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency IDA (Institute for Defense Analysis)
Related Terms: Enterprise Integration - business | integration | management | operations management | organization | quality | systems management |

Enterprise Resource Planning -

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ERP represents the next generation of manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) software. ERP's usefulness and power lies beyond the present function boundaries of MRP II. Beyond the standard functionality that is offered, other features are included, e.g., quality process operations management, and regulatory reporting. In addition the base technology Acronym: ERP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Enterprise Resource Planning - capacity requirements planning | enterprise | management | manufacturing | material requirements planning | planning | resource |

ENVIREG -

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A 1990 programme for encouraging regions to utilize resources for economic development more efficiently, within the context of environmental protection. Acronym: ENVIREG Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ENVIREG - international | trade |

Environment Policy -

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Given policy competence in the Single European Act (SEA), but a policy concern since 1972 through a series of five-year action programmes. The main principles are that the polluter must pay the costs of environmental rehabilitation, prevention rather than cure, and the environment taken into account in all EC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Environment Policy - international | trade |

EPOCH -

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European Programme on Climatology and Natural Hazards, begun in 1990, to build a scientific and technical support for environment policy. Acronym: EPOCH Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EPOCH - international | trade |

EROS 2000 -

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European River Ocean System, a MAST project. Acronym: EROS 2000 Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EROS 2000 - international | trade |

ES2 -

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An ESA. European System of Integrated Economic Accounts, set up to aid the development of an information system in connection with the internal market. Acronym: ES2 Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ES2 - international | trade |

Escape Ramp -

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Emergency area adjacent to a steep downgrade that a heavy truck can steer into after losing braking power. Usually two or three lanes wide and several hundred feet long, the ramp is a soft, gravel-filled pathway which absorbs the truck's forward momentum, bringing it to a safe stop. Depending Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Escape Ramp - runaway truck ramp | trucking |

ESPRIT -

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See European Strategic Programme for Research and Development in Information Technology. Acronym: ESPRIT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ESPRIT - international | trade | European Strategic Programme for Research and international | trade | Development in Information Technology |

ESSENTIAL -

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European Systems Strategy for the Evolution of New Technology in Advanced Learning, a ESSI. European Software and Systems Initiative, a 1990 project on quality and productivity in software systems. Acronym: ESSENTIAL Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ESSENTIAL - international | trade |

Estimated Delivery Date -

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The date and time a package or shipment is expected to be delivered to a given destination. Acronym: EDD
Related Terms: Estimated Delivery Date - carrier | estimated time of arrival | estimated time of departure | shipment | vehicle |

Estimated Time of Arrival -

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The dae and time a package or shipment is scheduled or expected to arrive at a given destination; or the date and time a vehicle is expected to arrive at a given destination. Acronym: ETA
Related Terms: Estimated Time of Arrival - carrier | estimated delivery date | estimated time of departure | shipment | vehicle |

Estimated Time of Departure -

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The date and time a vehicle or shipment is expected to depart on a journey. Acronym: ETD
Related Terms: Estimated Time of Departure - carrier | estimated delivery date | estimated time of arrival | shipment | vehicle |

ETEE -

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Educational Technologies for European Enterprises, a ETL. European Test Laboratory, part of the Joint Research Centre (JRC). Acronym: ETEE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ETEE - international | trade |

ETP -

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Executive Training Programme, to prepare young executives from EC enterprises attempt to penetrate the Japanese market. Acronym: ETP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ETP - international | trade |

ETSI -

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European Telecommunications Standards Institute, established in 1987 to harmonize technological specifications and standards. Acronym: ETSI Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ETSI - international | trade |

EURAM -

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See EURET. European Research for Transport, a 1990 programme on the coordination oftechnical developments and equipment standardization. Acronym: EURAM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EURAM - international | trade | EURET |

EURO-AIM -

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European Organization for an Audiovisual Independent Market, part of the MEDIA programme, offering support and advice for independent producers. Acronym: EURO-AIM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EURO-AIM - international | trade |

EUROCARE -

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European Conservation and Restoration, an EUROCIM. An Eurocodes. Standardized specifications for the construction industry. Acronym: EUROCARE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EUROCARE - international | trade |

Eurocorps -

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An integrated cross-national military unit proposed by some as the nucleus of a future European army. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Eurocorps - international | trade |

Eurocurrencies -

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Funds available for use in the international short-term capital markets. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Eurocurrencies - international | trade |

EUROFER -

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European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries. Acronym: EUROFER Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EUROFER - international | trade |

EUROFRET -

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European system for International Road Freight Transport Operation, a DRIVE project. Acronym: EUROFRET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EUROFRET - international | trade |

EURONETT -

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Evaluating User Reaction on New European Transport Technologies, a DRIVE project. Acronym: EURONETT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EURONETT - international | trade |

European Atomic Energy Community -

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Established in 1957 to promote nuclear research and development for peaceful purposes within uniform safety standards, and to develop wide commercial outlets for nuclear fuel and energy. Acronym: EURATOM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Atomic Energy Community - international | trade |

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development -

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Established in 1991 to provide financial aid to Eastern European countries that adopted a democratic form of government and had drawn up a strategy for transforming themselves into market economies. Acronym: EBRD Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - international | trade |

European Business and Innovation Centre Network -

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An agency to assist smaller enterprises to benefit from competition policy and the internal market. Acronym: EBN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Business and Innovation Centre Network - international | trade |

European Coal and Steel Community -

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Established in 1951 to develop a common market in coal and steel. The first European organization to possess the supranational principle, with substantial powers over national governments and enterprises. Acronym: ECSC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Coal and Steel Community - international | trade |

European Confederation of Free Trade Unions in the Community -

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See European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Confederation of Free Trade Unions in the Community - international | trade | European Trade Union Confederation | ETUC |

European Economic Area -

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An agreement in 1991 between the EC and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to form a free trade area in all but agriculture. Previously called the European Economic Space. Acronym: EEA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Economic Area - international | trade |

European Economic Community -

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Established in 1957 to create a common market, and after 1967 often used also to describe the combined EC operation. The Treaty on European Union changed its name to the European Community. Acronym: EEC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Economic Community - international | trade |

European Environment Agency -

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Established in 1990, but operating only in 1993, to collect information on environmental questions and problems. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Environment Agency - international | trade |

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions -

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Established in 1975 to research and formulate policy proposals on improving the living and working environments of employees. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions - international | trade |

European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances -

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Established in 1986 to record all chemical products available on the market. Acronym: EINECS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances - international | trade |

European Investment Bank -

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Established in 1957 to finance capital investment that will benefit and aid EC development. Although the Member States provide a subscription capital, it raises most of its funds on the international capital markets. Its major objectives are to assist less developed regions, to modernize the EC economy, and to Acronym: EIB Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Investment Bank - international | trade |

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction -

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Established in 1991 to collective objective and reliable information that would aid measures directed against the production, trafficking and consumption of drugs. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction - international | trade |

European Police Office -

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Established in 1993 to coordinate national police activities, especially in combatting terrorism, fraud and drug trafficking. Acronym: EUROPOL Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Police Office - international | trade |

European Research Coordination Agency -

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h Technology Research and Development, which also incorporates other countries. Acronym: EUREKA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Research Coordination Agency - international | trade |

European Research in Advanced Materials -

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Established as a research programme in 1978 and integrated in 1989 with Basic Research in Industrial Technologies in Europe (BRITE). Acronym: EURAM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Research in Advanced Materials - international | trade |

European Strategic Programme for Research and Development in Information Technology -

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A major initiative established in 1984 to foster and increase cross-national cooperation in science and technology through the funding of collaborative projects. Acronym: ESPRIT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Strategic Programme for Research and Development in Information Technology - international | trade |

European Trade Marks Office -

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See Trade Marks. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Trade Marks Office - international | trade | Trade Marks |

European Trade Union Confederation -

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A cross-national organization of national trade unions and their federations, established in 1973. It has representation in several EC committees and organizations. Acronym: ETUC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Trade Union Confederation - international | trade |

European Venture Capital Association -

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Established in 1973 to promote the management and investment of venture capital and to develop a European capital market. Acronym: EVCA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: European Venture Capital Association - international | trade |

EUROPOLIS -

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An EUROS. European Register of Ships, established in 1989. Acronym: EUROPOLIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EUROPOLIS - international | trade |

Eurotech Alert -

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European Information Service for the Results of National Research, collating and analysing publicsector research in industry and technology. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Eurotech Alert - international | trade |

Eurotech Capital -

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An initiative to stimulate private capital funding for cross-national projects in high technology. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Eurotech Capital - international | trade |

EUROTECNET -

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European Technical Network, a series of projects on vocational training and information technology, established in 1985. Acronym: EUROTECNET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EUROTECNET - international | trade |

EUROTOPP -

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European Transport Planning Process, a DRIVE project. Acronym: EUROTOPP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EUROTOPP - international | trade |

EUROTRAC -

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An EUROTRAP. European Transport Planning System, a DRIVE project. Acronym: EUROTRAC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EUROTRAC - international | trade |

EURYCLEC -

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A network of national information centres specializing in information technology. Acronym: EURYCLEC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EURYCLEC - international | trade |

EVA -

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Evaluation Process for Road Transport Informatics, a DRIVE project. Acronym: EVA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: EVA - international | trade |

Exclusive Agreements -

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Purchasing, market-sharing or distribution agreements between countries which are prohibited by EC competition policy. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Exclusive Agreements - international | trade |

Exempt Carrier -

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Company which transports commodities exempted from Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) economic regulation. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Exempt Carrier - carrier | trucking |

Expert System -

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A software system with two basic components: a knowledge base and an inference engine. The system mimics an expert's reasoning process. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Expert System - computer | engine | software | system |

Export Declaration -

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A document required by the U.S. Treasury Department and completed by a shipper indicating the contents, value, and destination of an export shipment.
Related Terms: Export Declaration - export | export bill of lading | international | shipment | shipping |

Facilities -

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Any real property entity consisting of a structure, building, utility system, or pavement and underlying ground, necessary to support a system. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Facilities - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Facility -

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Land, buildings, or an industrial complex designed and equipped to perform a specific function.
Related Terms: Facility - equipment | function | industry | land |

Factortane Judgment -

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ne Ltd) of the Court of Justice confirming that national legislation in conflict with EC law must be suspended. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Factortane Judgment - international | trade |

Failure -

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An operating state or condition that is outside of stated or desired results; or a state of inoperability.
Related Terms: Failure - defect | function | maintenance | malfunction | operating parameters |

FAST -

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See Forecasting and Assessment in the Field of Science and Technology. Acronym: FAST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: FAST - international | trade | Forecasting and Assessment in the Field of Science and Technology |

Federal Information Processing Standard -

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Standards published by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, after approval by the Dept. of Commerce; used as a guideline for federal procurements. Acronym: FIPS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Federal Information Processing Standard - acquisition | commerce | department of commerce | government | procurement | standard |

Fifth Wheel -

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Coupling device attached to a tractor or dolly which supports the front of a semitrailer and locks it to the tractor or dolly. The fifth wheel's center is designed to accept a trailer's kingpin, around which the trailer and tractor or dolly pivot in turns.  Fifth Wheel Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Fifth Wheel - sliding fifth wheel | trucking |

File -

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A digital repository of organized information consisting of records, items or arrays, and data elements. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B", 1992
Related Terms: File - computer | data | document | information | software | text file |

File Transfer Protocol (1) -

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A way of transferring files between computers. A protocol that describes file transfers between a host and a remote computer. It is also used to program based on this protocol. Acronym: FTP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: File Transfer Protocol (1) - computer | communications | data | gopher | internet | protocol | software |

File Transfer, Access and Management -

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The Open Systems Interconnection standard for file transfer (i.e., the communication of an entire file between systems), file access (i.e., the ability to remotely access one or more records in a file) and management (e.g., the ability to create/delete, name/rename a file). Acronym: FTAM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: File Transfer, Access and Management - communications | file | file transfer protocol | internet | management | network |

Finger -

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A software tool used to determine whether another user is logged on to the Internet. It can also be used to find out a user's address. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Finger - computer | communications | data | internet | protocol | software |

Finished Products -

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Goods or services that result from a production process.
Related Terms: Finished Products - goods | production | services |

FIORE -

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Funding and Investment Objectives for Road Transport Informatics in Europe, a DRIVE project. Acronym: FIORE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: FIORE - international | trade |

Firewall -

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A computer system that sits between the Internet and a company's LAN. It is a means of automatically limiting what a company's computer system will pass along to outside computer systems. It acts as an active gateway to keep non-company entities from accessing company confidential data. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Firewall - computer | hardware | local area network | network | security | software |

Fixed Tandem -

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Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved fore and aft. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Fixed Tandem - sliding tandem | trucking |

FLAIR -

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See Food-Linked Agricultural Industrial Research. Acronym: FLAIR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: FLAIR - international | trade | Food-Linked Agricultural Industrial Research |

FLEET (1) -

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Freight and Logistics Efforts for European Traffic, a DRIVE project. Acronym: FLEET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: FLEET (1) - international | trade |

Flexible Computer Integrated Manufacturing -

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FCIM is the integration of equipment, software, communication, human resources, and business practices within an enterprise to rapidly manufacture, repair, and deliver items on demand with continuous improvements in the processes. The FCIM initiative is a Joint Service and Agency effort to establish and implement the procedures and processes Acronym: FCIM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: National Security Industrial Association "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference"_
Related Terms: Flexible Computer Integrated Manufacturing - business | computer | computer-aided manufacturing | computer-integrated manufacturing | integration | management | policy | quality | software |

Food-Linked Agricultural Industrial Research -

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A 1989 programme to improve the competitiveness of the European food industry, raise levels of food safety and hygiene, and strengthen the scientific and technical basis of the food industry. Acronym: FLAIR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Food-Linked Agricultural Industrial Research - international | trade |

Foodstuffs -

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Regulated by legislation on manufacturing, labelling and marketing intended to improve consumer health and safety and strengthen consumer policy. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Foodstuffs - international | trade |

Forecasting and Assessment in the Field of Science and Technology -

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First established in 1978 as a programme for exploring and encouraging collaboration in scientific and technological resarch and development. Acronym: FAST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Forecasting and Assessment in the Field of Science and Technology - international | trade |

Foreign Trade Zone -

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An area designated by the government of a country for free trade; a port, city, or region designated for free trade. Acronym: FTZ
Related Terms: Foreign Trade Zone - customs | duty | export | free trade | free trade zone | free zone | goods | import | international | merchandise | port | tariff | trade |

FOREST -

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Forestry Sectoral Research and Technology, a 1990 action programme. Acronym: FOREST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: FOREST - international | trade |

For-Hire Carrier -

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Company in the business of transporting freight belonging to others. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: For-Hire Carrier - private carrier | trucking |

Formatting Output Specification Instance -

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A FOSI is used for formatting SGML documents. It is a separate file that contains formatting information for each element in a document. Acronym: FOSI Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: ArborText Getting Started with SGML, 1992
Related Terms: Formatting Output Specification Instance - computer | markup | standard generalized markup language | software | specification |

Free Trade -

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Trade between nations without customs duties or tariffs.
Related Terms: Free Trade - customs | duty | export | foreign trade zone | free trade zone | free zone | goods | import | international | merchandise | port | tariff | trade |

Free Trade Zone -

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An area designated by the government of a country for free trade; a port, city, or region designated for free trade. Acronym: FTZ
Related Terms: Free Trade Zone - customs | duty | export | foreign trade zone | free trade | free zone | goods | import | international | merchandise | port | tariff | trade |

Free Zone -

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An area designated by the government of a country for free trade; a port, city, or region designated for free trade. Acronym: FZ
Related Terms: Free Zone - customs | duty | export | foreign trade zone | free trade | free trade zone | goods | import | international | merchandise | port | tariff | trade |

Frequently Asked Questions -

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A FAQ is a list of frequently asked questions. On the Internet a FAQ may exist as a feature of an interest groups or be a mailing list. Each FAQ addresses a specific topic with a list of questions and their answers. Acronym: FAQs Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Frequently Asked Questions - computer | data | electronic mail | information management | internet | management | service | world wide web |

FRIC -

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The external trade domain on CRONOS. Acronym: FRIC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: FRIC - international | trade |

FRIDA -

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Framework for Integrated Dynamic Analysis of Travel and Tariffs, a DRIVE project. Acronym: FRIDA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: FRIDA - international | trade |

Full Carload -

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A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container or railcar. Acronym: FC
Related Terms: Full Carload - carload | freight | less than carload | railcar | shipment |

Full Container Load -

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A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container. Acronym: FCL
Related Terms: Full Container Load - container | container load | freight | less than container load | shipment |

Full Truck Load -

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A shipment in which the freight completely fills the trailer or container. Acronym: FTL
Related Terms: Full Truck Load - container | freight | less than truckload | trailer | truck | truckload | shipment |

Fully Mission Capable -

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A system in which all supporting subsystems are fully functional. Acronym: FMC
Related Terms: Fully Mission Capable - mission | not mission capable | partially mission capable |

Function -

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The specific purpose, activity, or role of something; or the act or state of performing a specific role or activity.
Related Terms: Function - maintenance | malfunction | operating parameters | repair |

GALENO 2000 -

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An GAM '92. Established in 1992 to promote cooperation between customs officials to combat illegal trade, especially in armaments, pornography and strategic goods. Acronym: GALENO 2000 Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: GALENO 2000 - international | trade |

Gear Ratio -

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Number, usually expressed as a decimal fraction, representing how many turns of the input shaft cause exactly one revolution of the output shaft. Applies to transmissions, power takeoffs, power dividers and rear axles. Example: If 2.5 revolutions of an input shaft cause one revolution of the output shaft, the Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Gear Ratio - truck | trucking |

Geared Speed -

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Calculated vehicle speed at the engine's governed rpm in each transmission gear, or (commonly) in top gear. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Geared Speed - engine | truck | trucking |

General Affairs Council -

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The regular meetings of the national Foreign Ministers, the most important sessions of the Council of Ministers. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: General Affairs Council - international | trade |

Generalized System of Preferences -

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Preferential treatment by the EC to some exports from countries not otherwise associated with them in a formal trading agreement. Acronym: GSP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Generalized System of Preferences - international | trade |

GENST -

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Standard Goods Nomenclature for Transport Statistics, merged in 1988 into Combined Nomenclature(CN). Acronym: GENST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: GENST - international | trade |

GINTRAP -

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See European Guide to Industrial Trading Regulations and Practice. Acronym: GINTRAP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: GINTRAP - international | trade | European Guide to Industrial Trading Regulations and Practice |

GIPE -

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Generation of Interactive Programming Environments, an ESPRIT project. Acronym: GIPE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: GIPE - international | trade |

Goods -

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Products, merchandise, commodities, supplies, raw materials, property, stock, inventory, liquids, chemicals, wares, perishables; items of commerce; dry goods, capital goods, consumer goods, perishable goods, canned goods, liquid goods.
Related Terms: Goods - durables | inventory | merchandise | products | retail | wholesale |

Gopher (1) -

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A search tool that presents information in a hierarchical menu system somewhat like a table of contents. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Gopher (1) - archie | data | file | file transfer protocol | information management | internet | software | veronica | wais |

Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile -

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The U.S. government's OSI protocols that address communication and inter-operation of computer systems across government agencies; they mandate that network procurements comply with the Open System Interconnection model. [ed. The Canadian Government also endorses GOSIP] .e. TBITS.] Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993. Acronym: GOSIP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile - communications | computer | government | information management | network | procurement |

Government Technical Information Systems -

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The collection of automated data processing systems and applications used by government agencies and offices to enter, update, manage, retrieve, and distribute technical data from a specific Integrated Weapon System Data Base. Acronym: GTIS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Government Technical Information Systems - data | data base | data processing | government | system |

Grade -

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Steepness of a grade, expressed as a percentage. Example: A vehicle climbing a 5% grade rises 5 feet for every 100 feet of forward travel. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Grade - gradeability | trucking |

Gradeability -

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Vehicle's ability to climb a grade at a given speed. Example: A truck with a gradeability of 5% at 60 mph can maintain 60 mph on a grade with a rise of 5%. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Gradeability - grade | trucking |

Graphics Standard -

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A technical standard describing the digital exchange format of graphics data. (CCITT Group 4 and CGM are examples). Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Graphics Standard - computer | computer graphics metafile | data | file | joint photographic experts group | motion pictures expert group | raster graphics | resolution | software | tag image file format | vector graphics |

GREEN -

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General research in the Environment for Eastern European Nations, a 1993 initiative to raise Eastern European knowledge of scientific and technical resources for reducing energy and industrial pollution. Acronym: GREEN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: GREEN - international | trade |

Green Labelling -

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Environmentally friendly labels (eco-labels) on products which have passed certain specified tests. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Green Labelling - international | trade |

Gross Axle Weight Rating -

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Maximum weight an axle is rated to carry by the manufacturer. Includes both the weight of the axle and the portion of a vehicle's weight carried by the axle. Acronym: GAWR Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Gross Axle Weight Rating - gross vehicle weight | trucking |

Gross Combination Weight -

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Total weight of a loaded combination vehicle, such as a tractor-semitrailer or truck and full trailer(s). Acronym: GCW Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Gross Combination Weight - gross vehicle weight | trucking |

Gross Laboratory Horsepower -

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Tested horsepower of a "bare" engine without fan, water pump, alternator, exhaust system or any other accessories. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Gross Laboratory Horsepower - horsepower | sae net horsepower | trucking |

Gross Tonnage -

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The total carrying capacity of a vessel in units of 100 cubic feet.
Related Terms: Gross Tonnage - displacement | tonnage | vessel |

Gross Vehicle Weight -

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Total weight of a vehicle and everything aboard, including its load. Acronym: GVW Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Gross Vehicle Weight - chassis weight | curb weight | gross vehicle weight rating | trucking |

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -

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Total weight a vehicle is rated to carry by the manufacturer, including its own weight and the weight of its load. Acronym: GVWR Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - chassis weight | curb weight | gross vehicle weight | trucking |

Hangar -

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A building in which aircraft are parked.  Hangar
Related Terms: Hangar - aircraft | facility |

Harmonized System -

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An international classification system for import and export commodities.
Related Terms: Harmonized System - commodities | commodity | export | import |

HAZMAT -

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Hazardous materials, as classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Transport of hazardous materials is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Acronym: HAZMAT Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: HAZMAT - environmental | trucking |

Headache Rack -

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Heavy protective barrier mounted behind the tractor's cab. Designed to prevent "headaches" caused by load shifting forward from the trailer and crushing the cab. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Headache Rack - trailer | truck | trucking |

HOME -

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Highly Optimized Microscope Environment, an AIM project. Acronym: HOME Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: HOME - international | trade |

HORIZON -

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A 1990 initiative to aid disabled and disadvantaged groups gain access to the labour market through vocational training in new technologies. Acronym: HORIZON Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: HORIZON - international | trade |

Horsepower -

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Measure of power (the amount of work that can be done over a given amount of time). One horsepower is defined as 33,000 foot-pounds of work in one minute. Example: Lifting 33,000 pounds one foot in one minute, or lifting 3300 pounds ten feet in one minute. Acronym: HP, hp  Horsepower Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Horsepower - engine | truck | trucking |

Hours-of-Service -

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U.S. Department of Transportation safety regulations which govern the hours of service of commercial vehicle drivers engaged in interstate trucking operations. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Hours-of-Service - transportation | trucking |

HUFIT -

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Human Factor Laboratories in Information Technologies, an ESPRIT project. Acronym: HUFIT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: HUFIT - international | trade |

Hypertext Markup Language -

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A subset of SGML which was developed with a standard DTD for hyperlinked text and graphics accessable on the Internet's World Wide Web. Acronym: HTML Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Hypertext Markup Language - document | document type | hyperlink | internet | markup | standard | standard generalized markup language |

IDEF0 -

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A functional modeling method for complex manufacturing environment which when graphically represented show the structural relationships between the manufacturing processes. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Source: Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom "Open Systems in Manufacturing"
Related Terms: IDEF0 - IDEF1 | manufacturing | model | modeling | process |

IDEF1 -

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A graphical method which extends the process model by modeling the information flows and the entity relationships. IDEF1X provides extensions to IDEF1 with different graphical representation. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: IDEF1 - IDEF0 | manufacturing | model | modeling | process |

IES-DC -

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Information Exchange system - Data Collections, a directory and reference service on information technology. Acronym: IES-DC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: IES-DC - international | trade |

Illustration -

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A picture, graph, diagram or other form of graphical representation contained within a technical publication. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B", 1992
Related Terms: Illustration - document | graphics standard | information management | technical manual |

In Bond -

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A shipment status in which goods are permitted to enter a country and temporarialy stored for transport to a final destination where the duty will be paid.
Related Terms: In Bond - bonded | bonded warehouse | duty | export | freight | goods | shipment | tax |

INDE -

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The industry and energy domain on CRONOS. Acronym: INDE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: INDE - international | trade |

Independent -

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Trucker who owns and operates his own truck(s). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Independent - independent trucker | owner-operator |

Independent Trucker (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Trucker who owns and operates his own truck(s). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Independent Trucker (1) - independent | owner-operator |

Industrial Policy -

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A relatively uncoordinated policy area, but a general industrial policy was proposed in a 1990 Commission discussion paper. Collectively, EC action in a number of policy sectors can be said to constitute an industrial policy. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Industrial Policy - international | trade |

INFORM -

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Information Management and Decision Support in High Dependency Environments, an AIM project. Acronym: INFORM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: INFORM - international | trade |

Information Engineering -

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A methodology for developing an integrated information system based on the sharing of common data, with emphasis on decision-support needs as well as transaction processing requirements. It assumes logical data representations are relatively stable, as opposed to the frequently changing processes that use the data. Therefore, the logical data Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Information Engineering - data | information infrastructure | information management | management | system |

Information Infrastructure -

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A structured collection of information system components and organization processes that enable the flow of necessary information to effect enterprise integration. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Source: IDA (Institute for Defense Analysis)
Related Terms: Information Infrastructure - business | component | data | design | enterprise | information engineering | information management | information superhighway | management | system |

Information Resources Dictionary System -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
IRDS is a standard, not a system. It specifies services performed by a data administrator in cataloguing, documenting, managing, and using data dictionaries. It is based on the entity- relationship model, and allows attributes on relationships. Acronym: IRDS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Education Working Group, US CALS/CE Industry Steering Group Adapted from "Electronic Blue Book" 1993
Related Terms: Information Resources Dictionary System - data base | data dictionary | data standards | database management system | information management | standard | system |

Information Superhighway -

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The Information Superhighway is a network that will potentially connect every government agency, business, and citizen providing a means of rapid access to information (in digital form) and electronic communication to every business and citizen in the country. This vision is an unprecedented nationwide (and ultimately worldwide) electronic communications Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Information Superhighway - commerce | communications | electronic commerce | information management | internet | marketing | telecommunications | trade | world wide web |

INFOSAFE -

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Information System fo Roaduser Safety and Traffic Performance, a DRIVE project. Acronym: INFOSAFE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: INFOSAFE - international | trade |

Initial Graphics Exchange Standard -

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A neutral file format for the representation and transfer of product definition data among CAD/CAM systems and application programs. Acronym: IGES Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Initial Graphics Exchange Standard - computer-aided design | computer-aided manufacturing | graphics standard | standard | system |

Inland -

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A term used to differentiate between the land and water segments of a transshipment; the domestic segment of a transshipment; a domestic shipment; on land; by land; over land; within the boundaries of a body of land; within a continent, country or region.
Related Terms: Inland - domestic | freight | land | shipment | trade | transshipment | water |

Inland Bill of Lading -

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A bill of lading that applies to overland shipments to an international carrier. Acronym: IBL
Related Terms: Inland Bill of Lading - bill of lading | carrier | consign | consignment | domestic | inland | international | shipment | straight bill of lading |

Inland Waterways -

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Subject to EC legislation since 1982 in terms of types and specifications of commercial craft, with mutual recognition on navigability and control since 1976. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Inland Waterways - international | trade |

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers -

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Organization of engineers, scientists and students involved in electrical, electronics, and related fields; also functions as a publishing house and standards-making body. Acronym: IEEE Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - design | engineering | organization | specification | standard |

Integrated Logistics Support (1) -

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ILS is a management function that provides planning, funding, and functioning controls which help to assure that the system meets performance requirements, is developed at a reasonable price, and can be supported throughout its life cycle. The major goal of ILS is to ensure that all elements of support Acronym: ILS Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Integrated Logistics Support (1) - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Integrated Logistics Support (2) -

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Encompasses the unified management of the technical logistics elements that plan and develop the support requirements for a system. This can include hardware, software, and the provisioning of training and maintenance resources. Acronym: ILS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: HUM - The Government Computer Magazine "Integrated Logistics" December 1993, Walter Cooke
Related Terms: Integrated Logistics Support (2) - acquisition | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | hardware | integration | logistics | management | maintenance | provisioning | software | support | system |

Integrated Product Data Base -

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A common product data base enables changes and modifications available to users simultaneously. Acronym: IPDB Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: National Security Industrial Association "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference" 1993
Related Terms: Integrated Product Data Base - data | data base | design | engineering | manufacturing | product |

Integrated Services Digital Network -

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The technical standards and design philosophy according to which digital networks will be designed. ISDN provides high-speed, high-bandwidth channels to every subscriber on the network, achieving end-to-end digital functions with standard equipment interface devices. The networks will enable a variety of mixed digital transmission services to be accommodated at Acronym: ISDN Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Integrated Services Digital Network - communications | integration | internet | network | standard | telecommunications |

Integrated Weapon Systems Database -

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A physically distributed, logically linked data structure for the total collection of shared product definition and support data for one or more defense systems. Acronym: IWSDB Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government, MIL-HDBK-59B, 1993
Related Terms: Integrated Weapon Systems Database - acquisition | contracting | data base | defense | integrated weapon system management | integration | logistics | military | procurement | support |

Integration -

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Can be described as consisting of three main components: physical integration, the connection of the hardware; data integration, the ready exchange of data between applications without loss of functionality; and lastly business integration, the integration of the functions needed to support decisions, monitor and control business. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Source: Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom "Open Systems in Manufacturing"
Related Terms: Integration - acquisition | data | design | distribution | engineering | inventory | logistics | management | manufacturing | operations management | production | system | systems management | warehousing |

Intelligent Character Recognition -

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A technology that employs either software only or software and hardware to automatically recognize and translate raster images into structured data. Acronym: ICR Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Intelligent Character Recognition - computer | data | hardware | raster graphics | software |

Intelligent Gateway -

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Intelligent gateway is a technology which makes the complexities of on-line database connection and authorized interrogation transparent to users. Intelligent gateways provide transparent logos, transfer user prompted queries into that can be read by non-standard database retrieval programs. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Intelligent Gateway - communications | data | data base | internet | network |

Intelligent Transportation Systems -

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Blanket term for a wide array of technologies, including electronic sensors, computer hardware and software and radio communications. The purpose of IVHS is to increase efficiency of use of existing highways, reducing travel time, fuel consumption, air pollution and accidents. There are five functional areas: Advanced Public Transportation Systems Acronym: ITS Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Intelligent Transportation Systems - automatic vehicle identification | automated vehicle location | intelligent vehicle highway systems | trucking | weight-in-motion |

Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems -

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Blanket term for a wide array of technologies, including electronic sensors, computer hardware and software and radio communications. The purpose of IVHS is to increase efficiency of use of existing highways, reducing travel time, fuel consumption, air pollution and accidents. There are five functional areas: Advanced Public Transportation Systems Acronym: IVHS Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems - automatic vehicle identification | automated vehicle location | intelligent transportation systems | trucking | weight-in-motion |

Interactive Access -

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The ability to access authorized portions of the source data maintained in contractor or Government systems via on-line telecommunications data transfers in real or near-real time using various types of queries. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B, 1993
Related Terms: Interactive Access - data | data base | query language | security | telecommunications |

Interactive Electronic Technical Manual -

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An interactive, intelligent access environment for large volumes of graphical and text-based technical information. It provides a complete electronic technical manual that is linked to text, drawings, photographs, [video] and fault isolation procedures. [MIL-M-87268] National Security Industrial Association. "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference". Acronym: IETM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Interactive Electronic Technical Manual - information management | maintenance | support | technical data | technical manual | technology |

INTERMAPS -

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Interactive Multimedia Access Publishing Services, a Internal Market. A common market decided upon in 1985 and implemented by the end of 1992. Acronym: INTERMAPS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: INTERMAPS - international | trade |

International -

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Between or among countries.
Related Terms: International - global | interstate | intrastate | trade | world wide |

International Standards Organization -

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ISO is the international standards organizations that is similar in function to ANSI. They do not create standards but as with ANSI the provided a means of verifying that a proposed standard has met certain requirements for due process, consensus, and other criteria by those developing the standard. After Acronym: ISO Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: International Standards Organization - american national standards institute | engineering | government | international | international standards organization | manufacturing | organization | protocol | quality | standard | technology |

International Standards Organization (1) -

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A voluntary, non-treaty organization established in 1949 to promote international standards. Acronym: ISO Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: International Standards Organization (1) - engineering | government | international | international standards organization | manufacturing | organization | protocol | quality | standard | technology |

International Standards Organization/Open System Interconnection -

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A standard, modular approach to network design that divides the required set of complex functions into manageable, self- contained, functional layers. Acronym: ISO/OSI Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: International Standards Organization/Open System Interconnection - design | international standards organization | network | open system | standard | system |

Internet (1) -

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An electronic network of computers that includes nearly every university, government, and research facility in the world. Also include are many commercial sites. The Internet is the closest thing that we have the Information Superhighway. It started with four interconnected computers in 1969 and was known as ARPAnet. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Internet (1) - ARPANet | communications | computer | hardware | information management | internic | markup | network | protocol | software | telecommunications | whois | world wide web |

Internet Protocol -

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A standard that describes how packets of data are transported across the Internet and recognized as an incoming message. Acronym: IP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Internet Protocol - application protocol | computer | file transfer protocol | internet | standard | software |

Internet Relay Chat (1) -

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A software tool that makes it possible to hold real-time keyboard conversations on-line. Acronym: IRC Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Internet Relay Chat (1) - communications | internet | software |

InterNIC -

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The official source of information about the Internet. Its goal is to: 1) provide Internet information services, 2) supervise the registration of Internet addresses, and 3) develop and provide databases that serve as white and yellow pages to the Internet. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: InterNIC - database | internet | internet address | network | uniform resource locator |

Inter-operability Testing -

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Inter-operability testing addresses the problem of data interchange between two vendor products within a data system, or between two data systems. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Education Working Group, US CALS/CE Industry Steering Group Adapted from "Electronic Blue Book" 1993
Related Terms: Inter-operability Testing - acquisition | data | engineering | manufacturing | product | software | system |

INTERPRISE -

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An initiative for encouraging transnational partnerships between industries and services. Acronym: INTERPRISE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: INTERPRISE - international | trade |

Interrupt Request -

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Interrupt request, used to get the attention of the system to perform a task. Acronym: IRQ Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Interrupt Request - computer | hardware | software | system |

Inter-University Cooperation Programmes -

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Partnership agreements between education institutes within the European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students (ERASMUS). Acronym: ICP, ICPs Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Inter-University Cooperation Programmes - international | trade |

Intervention Agency -

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The body within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which purchases produces when market prices fall below the agreed intervention price. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Intervention Agency - international | trade |

Inventory -

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Supplies, wares, goods, durables, or materials on hand or in stock.
Related Terms: Inventory - decoupling | durables | goods | stock | supplies | wares |

Invoice -

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An itemized list of the value and quantity of goods shipped or services rendered.
Related Terms: Invoice - bill of lading | goods | inventory | services | shipment |

IRIS -

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A Commission initiative on promoting awareness of the value of information technologies among women. Acronym: IRIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: IRIS - international | trade |

Irrevocable Letter of Credit -

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A letter of credit that may only be revoked if the account holder fails to meet the terms of credit; a guaranteed letter of credit.
Related Terms: Irrevocable Letter of Credit - account | debt | draft | letter of credit | loan |

ISDN -

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Integrated Services Digital Network, a 1989 initiative to improve the international competitiveness of the telecommunications industries through the establishment of compatible and harmonized services. Acronym: ISDN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ISDN - international | trade |

ISO 9000 -

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ISO 9000 is a series of international standards that provides quality management guidance and identifies quality system elements that are necessary for quality assurance. In other words, the ISO 9000 series standards have two main roles: to provide guidance for suppliers of all types of products that wish to Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: ISO 9000 - engineering | international | international standards organization | management | manufacturing | quality | standard | system |

ITSEC -

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Information Technical Security Evaluation Criteria, a 1992 initiative to increase consumer awareness of and confidence in information technology and its products. Acronym: ITSEC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ITSEC - international | trade |

Jack Brake -

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Device used to assist brakes in slowing the vehicle. The most common type of retarder on over-the-road trucks manipulates the engine's valves to create engine drag. (This type is commonly referred to as "Jake Brake" because the predominant manufacturer is Jacobs Vehicle Equipment Co.) Other types of retarders include Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Jack Brake - retarder | trucking |

Jackknife -

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To place the trailer at a very sharp angle to the tractor. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Jackknife - trailer | truck | trucking |

JANUS -

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An information exchange system on industrial health and safety. Acronym: JANUS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: JANUS - international | trade |

Jockey -

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Person who operates a yard tractor. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Jockey - trucking | yard jockey | yard tractor |

Joint CALS Management Office -

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The JCMO was established as a joint (multi) military organization comprised of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in order to implement common (joint) CALS solutions. The JCMO developed the DoD CALS Architecture released in June 1991. Acronym: JCMO Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Joint CALS Management Office - air force | army | joint computer-aided acquisition and logistic support | management | marines | military | navy | organization |

Joint Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support -

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The JCALS program is the Department of Defense's lead system for implementation of CALS. The functionality of JCALS will provide automation of technical manuals and other maintenance documents. Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994. Acronym: JCALS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Joint Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support - acquisition | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | defense | department of defense | military | maintenance | manufacturing | support | technology |

Joint Engineering Data Management Information and Computer System -

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The standard DoD program for management of engineering drawings and related technical data. It automates the DoD's engineering data repositories using an integrated suite of off-the-shelf hardware and software. This system enables improved acquisition, storage, update, and retrieval of technical information. Plans call for installation of JEDMICS at 25 Acronym: JEDMICS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government, Final Coordination Draft CALS Strategic Plan, 1993
Related Terms: Joint Engineering Data Management Information and Computer System - commercial off the shelf | computer | data | department of defense | engineering | hardware | management | manufacturing | software | system | technology |

Joint Photographic Experts Group -

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A widely accepted, international standard for compression of color images. Acronym: JPEG Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with the permission of: Gartner Group, Inc Information Technology Glossary Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Joint Photographic Experts Group - graphics standard | international | standard |

JUKE-BOX -

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A 1993 initiative on the application of telematics technology to public access to audio archives. Acronym: JUKE-BOX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: JUKE-BOX - international | trade |

Just-in-Time (1) -

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Manufacturing system which depends on frequent, small deliveries of parts and supplies to keep on-site inventory to a minimum. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Just-in-Time (1) - inventory | manufacturing | trucking |

Just-In-Time Inventory -

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A method of controlling and reducing direct and work-in-process inventory by having suppliers deliver material "just in time" to manufacturing. [ed. May also be applied to other areas such as "just in time training" offered by IETMs] Acronym: JIT Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Just-In-Time Inventory - inventory | management | manufacturing | production | quality |

KAROLUS -

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A 1992 action plan for an exchange of national officials engaged in the implementation of EC legislation on the construction of the internal market. Acronym: KAROLUS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: KAROLUS - international | trade |

Kingpin Axle -

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Pin around which a steer axle's wheels pivot. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Kingpin Axle - axle | kingpin trailer | trucking |

Kingpin Trailer -

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Anchor pin at the center of a semitrailer's upper coupler which is captured by the locking jaws of a tractor's fifth wheel to attach the tractor to the semitrailer. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Kingpin Trailer - kingpin axle | trucking |

KIWI KBS -

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An KONVER. A 1993 initiative on the reconomic reconversion of regions heavily dependent upon defence industries and military bases, absorbing the PERIFRA programme. Acronym: KIWI KBS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: KIWI KBS - international | trade |

KRITIC -

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Knowledge Representation and Inference Techniques in Industrial Control, an ESPRIT project. Acronym: KRITIC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: KRITIC - international | trade |

Landing Gear (1) -

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Retracting legs which support the front of a semitrailer when it is not coupled to a tractor.  Landing Gear (1) Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Landing Gear (1) - trailer | trucking |

Layer -

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In the Open System Interconnection reference model, refers to a collection of related network-processing functions that constitute one level of a hierarchy of functions. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993_I_____L_
Related Terms: Layer - hardware | internet | network | open system | software |

Lead Time (1) -

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A span of time required to perform an activity. In a production and inventory control context, the activity is normally the procurement of materials or product from either an outside supplier or a company's own manufacturing facility. The individual components of any given lead time can include some or Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Lead Time (1) - acquisition | contracting | inventory | logistics | manufacturing | procurement | production | purchasing | supply | support |

LEADER -

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A 1990 initiative on the preservation of rural socioeconomic structures through the use of information technology to stimulate tourism. Acronym: LEADER Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: LEADER - international | trade |

Legacy Data -

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Existing data that has been acquired by an organization. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Legacy Data - computer | data | database management | database management system | information management | legacy data management | life cycle cost | system |

Legacy Data Management -

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The process of identifying and evaluating historical information and defining potential solutions and requirements for long-term usage of that data in a cost effective manner. Acronym: LDM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Legacy Data Management - computer | data | database management | database management system | information management | legacy data | life cycle cost | system |

Less Than Carload -

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A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the container or railcar; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full carload. Acronym: LTC Reference: less than container load,
Related Terms: Less Than Carload - carload | freight | full carload | railcar | shipment |

Less Than Container Load -

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A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the container; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full container load. Acronym: LCL Reference: less than container load,
Related Terms: Less Than Container Load - container | container load | freight | full container load | shipment |

Less Than Truckload -

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A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the trailer or container; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full truckload or full container load. Acronym: LTL Reference: less than container load,
Related Terms: Less Than Truckload - container | freight | full truckload | trailer | truck | truckload | shipment |

Less Than Truckload (1) -

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A quantity of freight less than that required for the application of a truckload (TL) rate; usually less than 10,000 pounds. Acronym: LTL Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Less Than Truckload (1) - trucking | truckload |

Lessee -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Company or individual which leases vehicles. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Lessee - lease | leased carrier | leasing | lessor | trucking |

Lessor -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Company which leases vehicles. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Lessor - lease | leased carrier | leasing | lessee | trucking |

Letter Of Agreement -

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A document executed between two or more parties outlining specific agreements relating to the accomplishment of an action. Acronym: LOA Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Letter Of Agreement - contract | contracting | enterprise | management | organization |

Letter of Credit -

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A letter from a bank or lending institution that authorizes an account holder to draw drafts within set limits, and requires the repayment of such drafts by the account holder. Acronym: LOC
Related Terms: Letter of Credit - account | debt | draft | commercial letter of credit | loan |

Levels of Maintenance -

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The distinctive depths of repair, maintenance, or inspection for which a system or component is designed; examples are no repair, two-level, three-level, five-level, depot, intermediate, or field.
Related Terms: Levels of Maintenance - level of repair | level of repair analysis | repair | repair levels |

Liberalization -

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The process of establishing the internal market through the elimination of unnecessary obstacles and restraints to trade. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Liberalization - international | trade |

LIDAR -

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Light Detection and Range, an environmental research programme. Acronym: LIDAR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: LIDAR - international | trade |

LIFE -

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A 1992 financial instrument to provide aid for environmental activities. Acronym: LIFE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: LIFE - international | trade |

Life Cycle -

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The phases of a product or system: need determination, system planning, research, design, production or construction, system evaluation, use and support, and phase out, disposal, or reuse. Acronym: LC
Related Terms: Life Cycle - cradle-to-grave | life cycle analysis | life cycle approach | lust-to-dust |

Life Cycle Cost -

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Refers to the total cost of a product over the full life of the product. The cost includes design, development, production, and support. Acronym: LCC Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center 1994
Related Terms: Life Cycle Cost - acquisition | design | financial | life cycle | logistics | management | manufacturing | production | support |

Life-Cycle Management System -

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A set of processes (which may include computer-aided software engineering tools) which facilitate the creation, tailoring, and navigation of a system development life cycle. A life cycle management system may take the form of an integrated project support environment or an estimating system linked to a project scheduling and Acronym: CMS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Life-Cycle Management System - acquisition | engineering | logistics | management | software | system | process |

Lift Axle -

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Extra, unpowered axle needed only when the vehicle is loaded, allowing it to meet federal and state vehicle weight standards. The lift axle is mounted to an air spring suspension that raises the axle when it is not required. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Lift Axle - axle | trucking |

Load Range -

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Letter code system for the weight carrying capacity of tires. Comparable ply ratings are shown below. Load Range (LR), Ply Rating (PR). LR/PR: A/2, B/4, C/6, D/8, E/10, F/12, G/14, H/16. Acronym: LR Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Load Range - ply rating | trucking |

Loan Receipt -

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A receipt for a claim paid in advance by an insurance company to an insured, and which repayable to the insurance company if the insured recovers the loss from a third party.
Related Terms: Loan Receipt - insurance | loan |

Local Area Network (1) -

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A user-owned and operated data transmission facility connecting a number of communicating devices (e.g. computers, terminals, word processors, printers, and mass storage units) within a single building or campus of buildings. Acronym: LAN Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with the permission of: Gartner Group, Inc Information Technology Glossary Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Local Area Network (1) - business | computer | data | information management | internet | network | wide area network |

Lock -

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An enclosure at a dam that allows the water level to be raised or lowered to allow water craft to pass.  Lock
Related Terms: Lock - canal | craft | river | vessel |

Logbook -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Book carried by truck drivers in which they record their hours of service and duty status for each 24-hour period. Required in interstate commercial trucking by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Logbook - truck | trucking |

Logist -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
To perform logistics functions or processes. The act of planning, organizing and managing activities that provide goods or services. (The verb "to logist." Eg. She logisted the last operation. I will logist the next operation. I am logisting the current operation. We logist the operations. The operations are well
Related Terms: Logist - goods | logistics | logistician | managing | organizing | planning | services |

Logistic -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Of or pertaining to logistics.
Related Terms: Logistic - goods | logistics | logistician | managing | organizing | planning | services |

Logistical -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Of or pertaining to logistics, logistics-like.
Related Terms: Logistical - goods | logistics | logistician | managing | organizing | planning | services |

Logistically -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
In a logistical fasion.
Related Terms: Logistically - goods | logistics | logistician | managing | organizing | planning | services |

Logistician -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
One who logists. A "loggie."
Related Terms: Logistician - goods | logist | logistics | managing | organizing | planning | services |

Logistics -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The science of planning, organizing and managing activities that provide goods or services.
Related Terms: Logistics - goods | logist | logistician | managing | organizing | planning | services |

Logistics (6) -

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Logistics is the science of planning and implementing the acquisition and use of the resources necessary to sustain the operation of a system. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: HUM - The Government Computer Magazine "Integrated Logistics" December 1993, Walter Cooke______~_}_Included with permission from: HUM - The Government Computer Magazine
Related Terms: Logistics (6) - acquisition | distribution | freight | logistics | support | system | transportation | warehousing |

Logistics Support Analysis (1) -

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Simply put, LSA is the iterative process of identifying support requirements for a new system, especially in the early stages of system design. The main goals of LSA are to ensure that the system will perform as intended and to influence the design for supportability and affordability. Acronym: LSA Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Logistics Support Analysis (1) - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Logistics Support Analysis (2) -

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A modeling process used to recognize the maintenance, training and the number of people that are required to get the system running and to maintain the system. Acronym: LSA Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: HUM - The Government Computer Magazine "Integrated Logistics" December 1993, Walter Cooke
Related Terms: Logistics Support Analysis (2) - acquisition | logistics | logistics support analysis record | maintenance | modeling | support | system |

Logistics Support Analysis Record -

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That portion of LSA documentation consisting of detailed data pertaining to the identification of logistic support resource requirements of a system or equipment. n Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990. Acronym: LSAR Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Logistics Support Analysis Record - acquisition | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | logistics | logistics support analysis | maintenance | modeling | support | system |

Lomé Convention -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An agreement first signed by the EC with the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States in 1975 on reciprocal trade arrangements and the provision of developmental aid. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Lomé Convention - international | trade |

Long Combination Vehicle -

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In general, vehicles longer than a standard doubles rig (tractor and two 28-foot semitrailers). Examples of LCVs which are permitted in some U.S. western states and eastern toll roads: Twin 48-foot trailers; triple 28-foot trailers. Acronym: LCV Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Long Combination Vehicle - trailer | trucking |

Loss of Market -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An event in which a shipment or delivery is made for which the buyer no longer needs or can use the goods; or a late shipment refused by the buyer.
Related Terms: Loss of Market - buyer | delivery | goods | insurance | market | shipment |

Lowboy -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Open flat-bed trailer with a deck height very low to the ground, used to haul construction equipment or bulky or heavy loads. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Lowboy - trailer | trucking |

LTL Carrier -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Trucking company which consolidates less-than-truckload cargo for multiple destinations on one vehicle. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: LTL Carrier - less than truckload | tl carrier | trucking | truckload |

Lust-to-Dust -

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Similar to "Cradle-to-Grave" but also includes the logistics considerations during the initial planning phase, prior to the acquisition process. Term used in the Canadian Forces. Reference: Capt A.T. Bard
Related Terms: Lust-to-Dust - cradle-to-grave | life cycle |

Luxembourg Declaration -

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A joint statement by the EC and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1984 on economic cooperation. It was superseded by the European Economic Area (EEA). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Luxembourg Declaration - international | trade |

Magnetic Tape -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Magnetic tape is the preferred physical medium for delivery of technical data in digital form because it is a mature, stable technology that is able to handle the large volumes of data typically involved in a major weapon system acquisition. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-B", 1993
Related Terms: Magnetic Tape - computer | data | hardware | medium | software | technical data | technology |

Mailing List -

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A BBS (see the definition of BBS) like server that acts like a giant message router. All messages sent to the mailing list are automatically sent to all members of the mailing list. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Mailing List - bulletin board system | communications | information | internet | world wide web |

Maintainability (1) -

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The measure of the ability of an item to be retained in or restored to specified condition when maintenance is performed by personnel having specified skill levels, using prescribed procedures and resources, at each prescribed level of maintenance and repair. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Maintainability (1) - engineering | design | logistics | maintenance | manufacturing | reliability | support |

Maintenance -

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The act of restoring systems or equipment to specified operating parameters.
Related Terms: Maintenance - equipment | system | operating parameters |

Maintenance Planning -

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The process of identifying and arranging, in an orderly manner, all required elements of the maintenance/repair support capability necessary to ensure Air Force systems, subsystems, and equipment are capable of performing their operational missions until phase-out or retirement. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Maintenance Planning - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Malfunction -

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A failure or state of operation outside of specified parameters.
Related Terms: Malfunction - defect | failure | function | maintenance | operating parameters | repair |

Management -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The act of or fashion in which a business or activity is directed or controlled; or a person or persons who manage.
Related Terms: Management - business | control | information management | logistics management | managing | management by objectives | management information system | operations management | organizing | planning | systems management | transportation management |

Management Committees -

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Agencies within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), one for each product, which advise the Commission on a uniform application of EC legislation and on fixing levels of export refunds and import levies. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Management Committees - international | trade |

Managing -

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The act of directing or controlling a business or activity.
Related Terms: Managing - business | control | management | management by objectives | organizing | planning |

Manifest -

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An itemized list of all passengers and cargo onboard a ship or aircraft; a listing of goods carried by a truck or train; or a listing of railcars in a train. Acronym:  Manifest
Related Terms: Manifest - aircraft | bill of lading | cargo | inventory | invoice | passenger | railcar | ship | train | truck |

Manifest Crisis -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A declaration of what amounts to a state of emergency in the coal or steel industry which, if applied, gives the Commission wide authoritarian powers over Member States and industrial enterprises. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Manifest Crisis - international | trade |

Manpower and Personnel -

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The identification of military and civilian personnel requirements with the skill and grades needed to operate and support a weapon system and equipment over its lifetime during peacetime and wartime scenarios. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Manpower and Personnel - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Manufacturing Automation Protocol -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A largely moribund communication standard proposed by General Motors in 1986 that ideally would have enabled system devices within a manufacturing company to communicate among themselves. Acronym: MAP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Manufacturing Automation Protocol - computer-aided manufacturing | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | department of defense | manufacturing | manufacturing technology | production | protocol | standard | technology |

Manufacturing Technology -

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This DoD program may provide a source of viable technology transfer for program specific CALS initiatives. The MANTECH program was established to help develop and improve manufacturing processes, techniques and equipment to provide timely reliable and economical production in DoD. Acronym: MANTECH Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: National Security Industrial Association Adapted from: "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference"
Related Terms: Manufacturing Technology - computer-aided manufacturing | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | department of defense | manufacturing | manufacturing automation protocol | production | technology |

MARIN -

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Marine Industry Application of Broadband Communications, a RACE project. Acronym: MARIN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MARIN - international | trade |

Marine -

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Of or related to the ocean or water; or relating to the branch of military which operates on both land and water.
Related Terms: Marine - freight | land | marines | maritime | military | sea | water |

Marines -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The branch of military that conducts operations on both land and water.
Related Terms: Marines - air force | army | marine | military | navy |

Markup -

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Tags that are added to the data of a document in order to convey information about it. it. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B" 1992
Related Terms: Markup - descriptive markup | document | hypertext | hypertext markup | parser |

MAST -

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Marine Science and Technology, a 1989 initiative to improve knowledge, management and protection of the marine environment, and the development of new techniques for the exploitation of its resources. Acronym: MAST Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MAST - international | trade |

Material Flow -

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The way in which material is moved from one location to another during a process.
Related Terms: Material Flow - ergonomics | flow | material | material handling | process |

Material Requirements Planning (1) -

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Original manufacturing business software that focused only on planning the manufacturing materials and inventories and did not integrate planning for other resources, such as people and machine capacity. Acronym: MRP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Material Requirements Planning (1) - inventory | management | manufacturing | planning | production | software | technology |

MATIC -

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Multi-Strategy Authoring Toolkit for Intelligent Courseware, a MATTHAEUS. A 1991 exchange programme for customs officials working on the operation of the internal market. Acronym: MATIC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MATIC - international | trade |

MEDIA -

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Measues for Encouraging the Development of the Audiovisual Production Industry, a 1987 initiative to encourage and sustain EC film and television production. Acronym: MEDIA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MEDIA - international | trade |

Mediterranean Policy -

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The collection of trade agreements signed by the EC with states that border the Mediterranean, and various educational, economic and scientific initiatives that focus upon the Mediterranean area. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Mediterranean Policy - international | trade |

Medium -

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A system or environment in which something functions or operates; a channel or pathway; or a means or method of operation.
Related Terms: Medium - channel | environment | function | operation | system | transportation |

MEDSPA -

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Mediterranean Special Programme of Action, a 1991 initiative on the protection and improvement of the environment in the Mediterranean region. Acronym: MEDSPA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MEDSPA - international | trade |

Merchandise -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Goods and products for sale.
Related Terms: Merchandise - goods | inventory | products | retail | wholesale |

MERMAID -

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Marine Environment Remote-Controlled Measuring and Integrated Detection, an MERMAIDS. Mediterranean Eddy Resolving Modelling and Interdisc Studies, a MAST project. Acronym: MERMAID Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MERMAID - international | trade |

Messina Conference -

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A 1955 meetings of the Six which decided to establish both a common market and an atomic energy community. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Messina Conference - international | trade |

Military Handbook -

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A document published by the Military Defense Department as a guide for implementing various programs. Acronym: MIL-HDBK Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Military Handbook - acquisition | contracting | department of defense | logistics | military | military specification | standard | technical data | technical manual |

Military Handbook 59 -

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The "DoD CALS Program Implementation Guide," is not a standard. It provides the acquisition manager and his staff, as well as defense contractors and government end users with a detailed explanation of the CALS program, its objectives and strategy, and how to develop and apply CALS requirements that meet Acronym: MIL-HDBK-59 Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Education Working Group, US CALS/CE Industry Steering Group "Electronic Blue Book" , 1993
Related Terms: Military Handbook 59 - acquisition | continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | contracting | department of defense | logistics | military | military handbook | military specification |

Military Specification -

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A Specification used to specify requirements when designing or producing a product for the Department of Defense. Acronym: MIL-SPEC Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Military Specification - acquisition | contracting | department of defense | logistics | engineering | manufacturing | military | military handbook | production | requirements | specification | standard |

MINE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Microbial Information Network Europe, part of the Biotechnology Action Programme (BAP). Acronym: MINE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MINE - international | trade |

MINT -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Managing the Integration of New Technology, a SPRINT project. Acronym: MINT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MINT - international | trade |

MIOCA -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Monolithic Integrated Optics for Customer Access Applications, a RACE project. Acronym: MIOCA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MIOCA - international | trade |

MIRIAM -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Model Scheme for Information on Rural Development Initiatives and Agree Markets, a 1990 initiative on information flows in rural areas. relating to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Acronym: MIRIAM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MIRIAM - international | trade |

Modification -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A change from an original design, plan, or configuration.
Related Terms: Modification - configuration | conservation | design | maintenance |

Modulator-Demodulator -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A device that converts digital signals from a computer to analog signals for transmission over phone lines. Acronym: MODEM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Modulator-Demodulator - communications | computer | data | hardware | internet | software | telecommunications | world wide web |

MONICA -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A DRIVE project on incident congestion detection and traffic monitoring. Acronym: MONICA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MONICA - international | trade |

MONITOR -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Strategic Analysis, Forecasting and Evaluation in Research and Technology, amalgamating in 1988 the earlier Forecasting and Assessment in the Field of Science and Technology (FAST) with Strategic Analysis in the Field of Science and Technology (SAST) and Support Programme for the Evaluation of Activities in the Field of Research Acronym: MONITOR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: MONITOR - international | trade |

Montant Forfaitaire -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The amount by which the levy on imports from one Member State to another was reduced to give EC producers and suppliers an advantage over those from outside the EC. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Montant Forfaitaire - international | trade |

Mosaic -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Windows-like product for exploring the Internet that is available free in Cyberspace, CompuServe, America On-line, and many bulletin boards. Mosaic was developed by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at University of Illinois and was funded with tax dollars. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Mosaic - document | file | hypertext | internet | software | world wide web |

Motif -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Graphical user interface specified by the Open Software Foundation and built on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's X Windows. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Motif - computer | open system | program | software |

Motion Pictures Experts Group -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An emerging standard for compression of full motion images driven by the same committee as the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) standard. Acronym: MPEG Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with the permission of: Gartner Group, Inc Information Technology Glossary Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Motion Pictures Experts Group - computer | file | graphics standard | software | standard |

Movement -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Action, activity, flow, or the physical displacement of a body from one point to another.
Related Terms: Movement - transport | transportation |

Mule -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Special tractor used to move trailers around a terminal, warehouse, distribution center, etc. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Mule - trucking | yard mule | yard tractor |

Multimedia -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Used essentially to define applications and technologies that manipulate text, data, images and voice full motion video objects. Typically associated with PCs, but increasingly associated with networked-based applications. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Multimedia - computer | design | education | file | hardware | information management | marketing | network | premo | software | telecommunications |

Mutual Recognition -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The principle in competition policy that where a product is legally manufactured and marketed in one Member State, it may be freely offered for sale in other Member States, irrespective of whether it complies with their own national legislation in that area. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Mutual Recognition - international | trade |

National Information Infrastructure -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A concept conceived by the Clinton Administration and an alliance of computer, software, cable, and phone companies. The proposed concept would be the electronic network of tomorrow and would use phone line, cable systems, and high-speed data-networks to link everyone, including government agencies, universities, company presidents, and private citizens. Acronym: NII Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: National Information Infrastructure - computer | education | hardware | marketing | network | software | telecommunications |

National Institute of Standards and Technology -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Created in 1901 as the National Bureau of Standards and renamed in 1988, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) works to strengthen U.S. industry's international competitiveness, advance science, and improve public health, safety and the environment. NIST conducts science and engineering research in commercially important fields such Acronym: NIST Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Sharon J Kemmerer Department of Commerce, United States Government "CALS Testing Programs, Status and Strategy" October 1992
Related Terms: National Institute of Standards and Technology - business | government | industry | international | standard | technology | trade |

National Research and Education Network -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The High-Performance Computing and Communications Act of 1991 (sponsored by Vice-President Gore) was a bill that created the NREN. NREN will use the Internet to provide information resource connection not only to universities, research centers and government agencies, but also to secondary and elementary schools. The bill provides $2.9 Acronym: NREN Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: National Research and Education Network - education | government | internet | network | research | world wide web |

Navy -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The branch of military that conducts operations on water.  Navy
Related Terms: Navy - air force | army | marine | marines | military |

NEPTUNE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An initiative on the utilization of technology in education. Acronym: NEPTUNE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: NEPTUNE - international | trade |

NETT -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Network for Environmental Technology Transfer. Acronym: NETT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: NETT - international | trade | Network for Environmental Technology Transfer |

Network Driver Interface Specification -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A Microsoft specification for a type of device driver that allows multiple transport protocols to run on one network card simultaneously. Acronym: NDIS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Network Driver Interface Specification - computer | network | protocol | software | specification |

Network for Environmental Technology Transfer -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An initiative on developing and applying environmentally friendly technologies through improved collaboration between industries and scientists. Acronym: NETT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Network for Environmental Technology Transfer - international | trade |

Network News Transport Protocol -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An extension of the TCP/IP protocol that describes how newsgroup messages are transported between compatible servers. Acronym: NNTP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Network News Transport Protocol - communications | computer | electronic mail | internet | newsgroup | protocol | transmission control protocol/internet protocol | world wide web |

Newsgroup (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A BBS-like forum or conference area where you can post messages on a specified topic. Many newsgroups covering a wide range of topics exist on the Internet. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Newsgroup (1) - bulletin board system | communications | computer | electronic mail | internet | network news transport protocol | protocol | world wide web |

NIMEXE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The nomenclature of goods for the external trade statistics of the EC and of trade between the Member States, absorbed in 1988 into the Combined Nomenclature(CN). Acronym: NIMEXE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: NIMEXE - international | trade |

Nine -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The membership of the EC after the first enlargement of 1973 through to 1981. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Nine - international | trade |

Node (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A Node is a termination point for two or more communication links. The Node serves as the control location for forwarding data among the elements of a network or multiple networks, as well as perform other networking, and in some cases, local processing functions. In systems network architecture, a Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Node (1) - communications | computer | data | hardware | internet | network | software |

Noise -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Controled by several EC directives, with maximum noise limits for a range of commercial and domestic machinery and equipment, and on decibel levels in the workplace,. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Noise - international | trade |

NORSPA -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
North Sea Special Programme of Action, a 1991 initiative on improving the quality of the North Sea environment. Acronym: NORSPA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: NORSPA - international | trade |

Not Mission Capable -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A system in which several supporting subsystems are not functioning properly, or a few key systems are not functioning at acceptable levels. Also, a system in which a single critical system is not functioning. Acronym: NMC
Related Terms: Not Mission Capable - fully mission capable | mission | partially mission capable |

Nouvelles Frontiéres -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1986 ruling by the Court of Justice which ruled that air transport was not exempt from EC competition policy. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Nouvelles Frontiéres - international | trade |

ODAS -

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Ocean Data Acquisition System, a COST project. Acronym: ODAS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ODAS - international | trade |

ODIN -

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Origin-Destination Information versus Traffic Control, a DRIVE project. Acronym: ODIN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: ODIN - international | trade |

Office Document Architecture/Office Document Interchange Format -

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An explicit document architecture and interchange format standard which allows exchange of compound documents (i.e., documents composed of various content types, such as character, raster graphics, and geometric (Computer) graphics content. Acronym: ODA/ODIF Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Office Document Architecture/Office Document Interchange Format - computer | document | graphics standard | system |

On-Board Computer -

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Cab-mounted device which electronically or mechanically records data such as truck speed, engine rpm, idle time and other information useful to trucking management. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: On-Board Computer - trip recorder | trucking |

Open Data-link Interface -

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A standard interface, developed by Novell and Apple, that performs the same functions as NDIS. Acronym: ODI Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Open Data-link Interface - computer | data | hardware | interface | network | network driver interface specification | software | standard |

Open System -

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A system capable of communicating with other open systems by virtue of implementing common international standard protocols. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Open System - computer | hardware | interface | international | international standards organization | international standards organization/open system | open system interconnection | protocol | software | standard | system |

Open Systems Interconnection -

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A standard approach to network design developed by the International Standards Organization that introduces modularity by dividing the complex set of functions into more manageable, self- contained, functional slices. Acronym: OSI Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with the permission of: Gartner Group, Inc Information Technology Glossary Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Open Systems Interconnection - design | hardware | international standards organization | network | open system | protocol | software | standard |

Operation -

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An activity or event; the manner in which something works; a procedure or process; a military mission or campaign; or a state of functioning or performing.
Related Terms: Operation - function | military | mission | operations | operations management | performance | process |

OPET -

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See Organizations for the Promotion of Energy Technology. Acronym: OPET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: OPET - international | trade | Organizations for the Promotion of Energy Technology |

Optical Character Recognition -

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The ability of a computer to recognize written characters through some optical-sensing device and pattern recognition software. Acronym: OCR Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Optical Character Recognition - computer | document | hardware | software |

Optical Disk -

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An unalterable optical storage medium that allows large amounts of data to be permanently written to it. An optical disk is read using laser and magnetic technology and has a useful life span of 100 plus years. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Optical Disk - compact disk read-only memory | computer | data | data base | hardware | medium |

Organization -

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The way in which things are arranged; an entity which shares a common goal or purpose; an association or cooperative of individuals.
Related Terms: Organization - business | organizing |

Organizations for the Promotion of Energy Technology -

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A network of organizations active in the promotion of technology, established in conjunction with theTHERMIE programme. Acronym: OPET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Organizations for the Promotion of Energy Technology - international | trade |

Organizing -

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The act of placing things in a particular order or arrangement.
Related Terms: Organizing - management | managing | organization | planning |

Overdrive -

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Gearing in which less than one revolution of a transmission's input shaft causes one turn of the output shaft. The purpose of overdrive is to reduce engine rpm in high gear for better fuel economy. Example: A transmission with an overdrive top gear has a ratio of 0.70 to Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Overdrive - truck | trucking |

Overhaul -

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To extensively inspect and repair a system or component.
Related Terms: Overhaul - component | depot | inspection | maintenance | repair | system |

Overseas Countries and Territories -

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Territories associated with Member States whose products were given special access to European Economic Community (EEC) markets by the Treaty of Rome. Since 1963 they have been absorbed into the broader arrangements of the Yaoundé and Lomé Conventions. Acronym: OCT, OCTs Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Overseas Countries and Territories - international | trade |

Own Resources -

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The possession by the EC of financial resources which belong to them as of right, consisting of customs duties, levies on agricultural imports, and a proportion of the value-added tax (VAT) levied by the Member States. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Own Resources - international | trade |

Owner-Operator -

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Trucker who owns and operates his own truck(s). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Owner-Operator - independent | independent trucker |

Packaging -

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The wrapping, dunnage, or container in which something is packed for storage or shipment; the type or style of the wrapping or container used to protect goods during shipping and handling; materials used to prepare something for shipping or storage; or the process of packing an item for shipment
Related Terms: Packaging - dunange | handling | materials | package service | process | protection | shipment | shipping | storage | tare weight |

Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation -

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The requirements, resources, processes, procedures, design considerations, and methods necessary to ensure that all systems, equipment, and support items are preserved, packaged, handled, and transported properly. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Packet Internet Gopher -

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A TCP/IP utility that sends packets of information to a computer on a network. It can be used to determine if a computer is connected to the Internet. Acronym: PING Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Packet Internet Gopher - gopher | information | internet | network | protocol | transmission control protocol/internet protocol | world wide web |

Padoa-Schioppa Report -

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A 1987 document evaluating the effect of the entry into the EC of Portugal and Spain, and of the commitment to the internal market upon the EC's economic system. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Padoa-Schioppa Report - international | trade |

Page-Description Language -

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Software that instructs a printer in composing various elements (e.g., text, graphics, images) of a printed page. [Ed. or Standard Page Description Language: ISO 10180, Information Processing Text Composition], 1993. Acronym: PDL Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Page-Description Language - computer | document | file | graphics standard | international standards organization | software |

Pallet -

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A wooden or lightweight metal base or platform assembly for storing, moving, or transporting goods; a load of goods assembled on a pallet; a skid.
Related Terms: Pallet - cargo | freight | goods | load | pallet jack | transport |

PAMINA -

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A 1992 project on cross-national collaboration between adjacent border regions on the environment, tourism and transport. Acronym: PAMINA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: PAMINA - international | trade |

PARIS -

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A DRIVE project on the economic assessment of road transport and traffic information systems. Acronym: PARIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: PARIS - international | trade |

Parser -

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A parser is a specialized software program that recognizes SGML and markup in a document. A parser that reads a DTD and checks and reports on markup errors is a validating SGML parser. A parser can be built into an SGML editor to prevent incorrect tagging and to check Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: ArborText "Getting Started with SGML", 1992
Related Terms: Parser - computer | document type definition | markup | program | software | standard generalized markup language |

Partially Mission Capable -

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A system in which critical supporting subsystems are functional.
Related Terms: Partially Mission Capable - fully mission capable | mission | not mission capable |

Parts -

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The components of a system, or spares designated for a system.
Related Terms: Parts - replacement | spare | spares | system |

Parts List Data Base -

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This tool controls parts inventory during fabrication and operation. PLDB provides inventory status of parts, prepares part list reports, generates purchase orders, and tracks cost/budget of parts. PLDB is linked to LSAR, Imaging, and Bar Coding. Acronym: PLDB Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: National Security Industrial Association "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference
Related Terms: Parts List Data Base - components | data | data base | inventory | inventory control | logistics support analysis record | manufacturing | parts | production | purchasing |

Passenger -

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Someone who travels using any form of conveyance; or a term that describes a conveyance designed for transporting people.  Passenger
Related Terms: Passenger - airway | car | conveyance | transportation |

Payload (1) -

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Weight of the cargo being hauled. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Payload (1) - cargo | freight | trucking |

People's Europe -

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See Citizenship; Committee for a People's Europe. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: People's Europe - international | trade | Citizenship | Committee for a People's Europe |

PERIFRA -

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A 1991 initiative to provide assistance for less developed regions affected economically by the ending of the Cold War and the trade concessions granted to Eastern European countries. Acronym: PERIFRA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: PERIFRA - international | trade |

Pharmaceuticals -

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Subject to a series of directives on their testing, patenting, production, marketing and labelling. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Pharmaceuticals - international | trade |

Piggyback -

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Semitrailer built with reinforcements to withstand transport by a railroad flatcar. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Piggyback - container on flat car | trailer on flat car | trucking |

Pigtail -

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Cable used to transmit electrical power from the tractor to the trailer. So named because it is coiled like a pig's tail. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Pigtail - trailer | truck | trucking |

Pilferage -

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The theft in small amounts of goods, merchandise, or inventory.
Related Terms: Pilferage - goods | insurance | inventory | merchandise | risk | security |

Pintle Hook -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Coupling device used in double trailer, triple trailer and truck-trailer combinations. It has a curved, fixed towing horn and an upper latch that opens to accept the drawbar eye of a trailer or dolly. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Pintle Hook - doubles | converter dolly | trucking | twins | twin trailers |

Pipeline -

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A transportation medium for moving fluids from one place to another.
Related Terms: Pipeline - transportation | medium |

Piston Displacement -

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Sum of the volumes swept by an engine's pistons as they travel up and down in their cylinders. Based upon bore (diameter of cylinder) and stroke (distance traveled by piston). Expressed in liters or cubic inches. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Piston Displacement - displacement | trucking |

Planning -

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The act of formulating a course of action.
Related Terms: Planning - forecasting | management | managing | organization | organizing |

Ply Rating -

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Relative measure of tire casing strength. Acronym: PR Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Ply Rating - load range | trucking |

POLIS -

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A DRIVE project on a cooperative network of European cities based on advanced transport telematics. Acronym: POLIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: POLIS - international | trade |

Portable Operating System Interface -

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This standard defines a C programming language source interface to an operating system environment. This standard is used by computing professionals involved in system and application software development and implementation. [TBITS 7.1.] Government also endorses POSIX, i.e. TBITS 7.1.] Acronym: POSIX Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Portable Operating System Interface - computer | exchange | interface | software | system |

Pounds Per Square Inch -

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In trucking, unit of measurement for tire air pressure, air brake system pressure and turbocharger boost. Acronym: PSI, psi Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Pounds Per Square Inch - truck | trucking |

Power Takeoff -

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Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment. A PTO often drives a hydraulic pump, which can power a dump body, concrete mixer or refuse packer. Some designs mount to a standard opening on the transmission, while others attach at the front or rear of the engine. Acronym: PTO Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Power Takeoff - engine | trucking |

Powertrain -

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All the components, excluding engine, which transmit the engine's power to the rear wheels: clutch, transmission, driveline and drive axle(s). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Powertrain - drivetrain | trucking |

Preferential Trade Agreements -

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Signed by the EC with other countries, and intended to lead, within a reasonable and specified period of time, to a customs union. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Preferential Trade Agreements - international | trade |

PREMO -

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A proposed international standard that specifies techniques for creating audiovisual interactive applications that recognize and emphasize the interrelationships among user interfaces, multimedia applications, and multimedia information interchange. PREMO includes interfaces for external storage, retrieval, and interchange of multimedia objects. The objective of PREMO is to consider the needs of Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: National Security Industrial Association "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference"
Related Terms: PREMO - graphics standard | interface | international | multimedia | standard |

PRISMA -

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A 1990 initiative to aid enterprises to prepare for the internal market. Acronym: PRISMA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: PRISMA - international | trade |

Private Carrier (1) -

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Business which operates trucks primarily for the purpose of transporting its own products and raw materials. The principle business activity of a private carrier is not transportation. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Private Carrier (1) - for-hire carrier | trucking |

Pro Forma Invoice -

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An advanced-notice invoice used for customs requirements, or to provide shipment information to a buyer or reciever.
Related Terms: Pro Forma Invoice - customs | invoice | shipment |

Processable Data Document -

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Technical data in digital source form that is either organized and formatted so that an automated data processing system can further structure or restructure the data in a variety of ways, or is compatible for direct processing by an automated design, engineering, or logistic support system. Processable data can Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-A" 1993
Related Terms: Processable Data Document - data | data base | document | file | technical data | technical manual |

Product Data -

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All engineering data, in processable form, necessary to define the geometry, the function, and the behavior of an item over its entire life span, including logistic elements for quality, reliability, maintainability, topology, relationship, tolerances, attributes, and features necessary to define the item completely for the purpose of design, analysis, Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Product Data - data | engineering | engineering data | life cycle | logistics | product | quality |

Product Data Exchange Standard/Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data -

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A set of standards under development for communicating a complete product model with sufficient information content that advanced CAD/CAM applications can interpret. PDES is under development as a national (U.S.) standard and STEP is under development as its international counterpart. Acronym: PDES/STEP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Product Data Exchange Standard/Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data - communications | computer-aided design | computer-aided manufacturing | data | exchange | file | interchange | product | standard |

Product Model -

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A data model that contains the functions and physical characteristics of each unit of a product throughout its complete life cycle (from requirements specification to disposal). Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Source: Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom "Open Systems in Manufacturing"
Related Terms: Product Model - acquisition | data | design | engineering | life cycle | model | product | support |

Propriety Standard -

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A standard which has been endorsed by industry or government as the accepted international standard, but not officially approved by an accredited standards body such as ISO. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Propriety Standard - commerce | government | industry | international | international standards organization | standard | trade |

Protocol (1) -

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A set of procedures for establishing and controlling data transmission. Examples include IBM's BSC (Binary Synchronous Communications) and SDLC (Synchronous Data Link Control) protocols. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Protocol (1) - exchange | file transfer protocol | interchange | interface | internet protocol | network news transport protocol | point-to-point protocol | serial line internet protocol | simple mail transfer protocol | transmission control protocol/internet protocol |

Protocol (2) -

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A set of rules (priorities) and exception handlers for managing the communications on a network. A set of rules or standards that describes ways to operate to achieve compatibility. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Protocol (2) - exchange | file transfer protocol | interchange | interface | internet protocol | network news transport protocol | point-to-point protocol | serial line internet protocol | simple mail transfer protocol | transmission control protocol/internet protocol |

Provisioning -

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The act of providing the complement of spares and support for fielded systems or equipment.
Related Terms: Provisioning - equipment | spares | support | system |

Pull Trailer -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Short, full trailer (supported by axles front and rear) with an extended tongue. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Pull Trailer - trailer | trucking |

Pup Trailer -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Short semitrailer, usually between 26 and 32 feet long, with a single axle. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Pup Trailer - trailer | trucking |

Pusher Axle -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Structural component to which wheels, brakes and suspension are attached. Drive axles are those with powered wheels. Front axle is usually called the steer axle. Pusher axles are unpowered and go ahead of drive axles. Rear axles may be drive, tag or pusher types. Tag axles are unpowered and Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Pusher Axle - axle | trucking |

PUSSYCATS -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A DRIVE project on pedestrian safety at traffic lights and road crossings. Acronym: PUSSYCATS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: PUSSYCATS - international | trade |

Query Language -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A defined set of syntax and commands used to submit queries to a text retrieval system. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Delphi Consulting Group "The Delphi Glossary of Electronic Document Management Systems Terms and Acronyms" 1994
Related Terms: Query Language - data | data base | software | structured query language |

Quota Restrictions -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Restraints upon trade which limit the volume of exports into a country, abolished within the EC by 1968, and removed in many of the international agreements to which the EC is party. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Quota Restrictions - international | trade |

RACE -

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See Research and Development in Advanced Communications Technologies in Europe. Acronym: RACE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: RACE - international | trade | Research and Development in Advanced Communications Technologies in Europe |

Railroad -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A transportation medium consisting of a track composed of parallel rails and ties for trains and other rail vehicles; or a system of tracks, equipment, facilities, and property for railroad transportation.  Railroad
Related Terms: Railroad - engine | equipment | facility | rail | railcar | rails | railway | transportation | vehicle |

RAISE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Rigorous Approaches to Industrial Software Engineering, an ESPRIT project. Acronym: RAISE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: RAISE - international | trade |

Random-Access Memory -

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Thought of as temporary memory because when the computer is turned off, all data stored in RAM is lost. To run a computer software application, it must be loaded into RAM. All computer programs (software) have a minimum RAM requirement. Acronym: RAM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Random-Access Memory - computer | hardware | media | read-only memory | software |

Rapid Acquisition of Manufactured Parts -

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The Navy's RAMP program will enhance logistic support by applying data-driven automated manufacturing, acquisition, and inventory management technologies to produce small lots of selected, hard-to-acquire parts and assemblies at reduced cost and significantly shortened lead times. Acronym: RAMP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Education Working Group, US CALS/CE Industry Steering Group "Electronic Blue Book" 1993
Related Terms: Rapid Acquisition of Manufactured Parts - acquisition | data | component | inventory | logistics | manufacturing | parts | procurement | production | supply | support |

Rapid Response Manufacturing -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
One of the major objectives of RRM is to create an engineering information environment that is accessible and useful for multiple engineering and manufacturing applications. Accepted robust standards for process and product data storage and exchange, which commercial vendors actively support, are a necessary ingredient of the infrastructure being Acronym: RRM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: National Security Industrial Association "CALS Expo '93, Proceedings and Reference"
Related Terms: Rapid Response Manufacturing - acquisition | logistics | manufacturing | parts | procurement | product | production | rapid acquisition of manufactured parts | standard | supply | support |

Raster Graphics -

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A method of representing a two-dimensional image by dividing it into a rectangular two- dimensional array of picture elements (pels), achieved by scanning. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Raster Graphics - computer | file | graphics standard |

Read-Only Memory -

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A type of computer storage that is not available to the user for writing. That is, the user of ROM can access and use data which is stored in ROM, but can not change the data. Computer CDs use ROM. Once data is placed in ROM it remains and Acronym: ROM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Read-Only Memory - computer | hardware | media | random-access memory | software |

Real-Time (1) -

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The description for an operating system that responds to an external event within a short and predictable time frame. Unlike a batch or time-sharing operating system, a real-time operating system provides services or control to independent ongoing physical processes. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group Adapted from: "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Real-Time (1) - design | engineering | information | information management | modeling | network | operation | system |

Reefer -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Refrigerated trailer with insulated walls and a self-powered refrigeration unit. Most commonly used for transporting food. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Reefer - trailer | trucking |

Reference Price -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The average price calculated from the market prices for food and vegetables in each Member State, used to determine whether a levy should be imposed upon agricultural imports into the EC. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Reference Price - international | trade |

Reformulated Gasoline -

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Gasoline blended with pollution reducing additives. Acronym: RFG Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Reformulated Gasoline - transportation | truck | trucking |

Relational Database -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A database system in which the database is organized and accessed according to the relationships between data items without the need for any consideration of physical orientation and relationship. Relationships between data items are expressed by means of tables. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Relational Database - computer | data | data base | information | relational database management system | software |

Relational Database Management System -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A database management system in which the database is organized and accessed according to the relationships between data items. In a relational database, relationships between data items are expressed by means of tables. Interdependencies among these tables are expressed by data values rather than by pointers. This allows a Acronym: RDBMS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Relational Database Management System - data | data base | information management | relational database | system |

Relay -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Common practice in the less-than-truckload industry, in which one driver takes a truck for 8 to 10 hours, then turns the truck over to another driver, pony express style. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Relay - relay driving | trucking |

Relay Driving -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Common practice in the less-than-truckload industry, in which one driver takes a truck for 8 to 10 hours, then turns the truck over to another driver, pony express style. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Relay Driving - relay | trucking |

Reliability (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The duration or probability of failure-free performance under stated conditions; or the probability that an item can perform its intended function for a specified interval under stated conditions. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Reliability (1) - acquisition | component | design | engineering | logistics | maintainability | maintenance | manufacturing | performance | product | specification | support |

REM -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Radioactive Environmental Monitoring, a Joint Research Centre (JRC) database. Acronym: REM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: REM - international | trade |

Remote Data Access -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A standard being developed to interconnect applications and databases. The standard originally attempted to cover any kind of data access and concerned itself only with effective dialogue management, but the complexity of so broad a scope has focused it more on Structured Query Language (SQL). An SQL specialization draft Acronym: RDA Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group Adapted from: "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference, 1993
Related Terms: Remote Data Access - data | information | management | network | security |

RENAVAL -

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A 1989 initiative of financial aid for the economic reconversion of areas heavily dependent upon ship-building. Acronym: RENAVAL Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: RENAVAL - international | trade |

Repair -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The act of restoring something to it's original condition.
Related Terms: Repair - maintenance | parts | repair parts | replacement | spare | spares | surveyor |

Repair Parts -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Spares used to replace failed components during maintenance.
Related Terms: Repair Parts - components | failure | maintenance | malfunction | parts | spare | spares | supplies |

Replacement -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A spare or item of equivalent or identical function and form, or the act of installing a spare.
Related Terms: Replacement - maintenance | parts | repair | spare | spares | surveyor |

Repository -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A facility for storing descriptions and behaviors of objects in an enterprise, including requirements, policies, processes, data, software libraries, projects, platforms and personnel, with the potential of supporting both software development and operations management. A single point of definition for all system resources. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group Adapted from: "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Repository - business | data base | document | enterprise | file | information | information management | policy | process | program | software |

Request for Proposal -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A document issued by the government to request bids for products or services. Acronym: RFP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Request for Proposal - acquisition | compliance | contracting | government | procurement | product | purchasing | request for quote | services |

Request For Quote -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Request For Quote is a request issued by a contracting agency to industry for quotes (proposal) in support of goods or services. Acronym: RFQ Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Request For Quote - acquisition | compliance | contracting | government | procurement | product | purchasing | request for proposal | services |

Research and Development in Advanced Communications Technologies in Europe -

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A major programme, begun in 1987, on the development and diversification of the EC's research and technology base in telecommunications. Acronym: RACE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Research and Development in Advanced Communications Technologies in Europe - international | trade |

Research and Development Policy -

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A major EC policy concern, and the subject of several major research initiatives and programmes intended to facilitate the economic application of new technologies. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Research and Development Policy - international | trade |

RESEAU -

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A database and monitoring network in CADDIA on environmental, agricultural and urban development. Acronym: RESEAU Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: RESEAU - international | trade |

RESIDER -

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A 1988 initiative on the economic reconversion and redevelopment of areas heavily dependent upon the steel industry. Acronym: RESIDER Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: RESIDER - international | trade |

Resolution -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The clarity of a monitor screen. Resolution is expressed in pixels. The more pixels there are, the higher the resolution. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Resolution - computer | graphics standard | hardware | multimedia | software |

Restitutions -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Export subsidies or refunds paid to EC exporters to cover the difference between what they must pay to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) producers and the lower prices at which they must sell on the world markets. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Restitutions - international | trade |

Retarder -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Device used to assist brakes in slowing the vehicle. The most common type of retarder on over-the-road trucks manipulates the engine's valves to create engine drag. (This type is commonly referred to as "Jake Brake" because the predominant manufacturer is Jacobs Vehicle Equipment Co.) Other types of retarders include Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Retarder - jack brake | trucking |

RETAS -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Retail Technology Plans, a 1994 pilot project. Acronym: RETAS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: RETAS - international | trade |

RETEX -

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A 1991 initiative on the economic reconversion of areas heavily dependent upon the textile and clothing industry. Acronym: RETEX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: RETEX - international | trade |

Revolutions Per Minute -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Measure of the speed at which a shaft spins. Most often used to describe engine crankshaft speed. Indicated by a tachometer. Acronym: RPM Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Revolutions Per Minute - engine | trucking |

REWARD -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Recycling of Waste Research and Development, a 1990 programme on the application of economically viable technologies. Acronym: REWARD Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: REWARD - international | trade |

Road Transport -

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Subject to several directives on rules of employment, training and work periods for drivers of heavy commercial vehicles, on road safety, and on cross-border freight. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Road Transport - international | trade |

RoadRailer -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Semitrailer specially designed to travel both on highway and on rails. Manufactured by Wabash Corp. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: RoadRailer - highway | rails | semitrailer | trucking |

Rolling Radius -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Tire dimension from center of the axle to the ground; measured with tire loaded to rated capacity. Used in calculating geared speed. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Rolling Radius - axle | trucking |

Router -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Hardware/software solution that directs messages between LANs. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Router - computer | hardware | interface | local area network | network | software |

Runaway Truck Ramp -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Emergency area adjacent to a steep downgrade that a heavy truck can steer into after losing braking power. Usually two or three lanes wide and several hundred feet long, the ramp is a soft, gravel-filled pathway which absorbs the truck's forward momentum, bringing it to a safe stop. Depending Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Runaway Truck Ramp - escape ramp | trucking |

SAE Net Horsepower -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Horsepower capability of an engine with full accessories and exhaust system. Test procedures per standards of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: SAE Net Horsepower - horsepower | gross laboratory horsepower | trucking |

SAFE -

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Standard Authoring Facility Environment, a Safety. See Health and Safety. Acronym: SAFE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SAFE - international | trade |

SCENT -

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System Customs Enforcement Network, a structure for the exchange of urgent information between national authorities on fraudulent evasion of customs and agricultural regulations, as well as on drug trafficking. Acronym: SCENT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SCENT - international | trade |

Science and Technology for Environmental Protection -

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A 1989 initiative for research in a specified set of environmental areas. Acronym: STEP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Science and Technology for Environmental Protection - international | trade |

SEAMOS -

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Sea Environmental Monitoring System, an SECA/SECB/SECS. the national accounts domain on CRONOS. Acronym: SEAMOS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SEAMOS - international | trade |

SEDOS -

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Software Environment for the Design of Open Distributed Systems, an ESPRIT project. Acronym: SEDOS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SEDOS - international | trade |

Semitrailer (1) -

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Truck trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Semitrailer (1) - trailer | trucking |

Serial Line IP/Point-to-Point Protocol -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Two protocols that allow dial-up access to the Internet through a serial link. Most Internet access packages support both, through you can use only one at a time. Acronym: SLIP/PPP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Serial Line IP/Point-to-Point Protocol - computer | internet | internet protocol | modem | point-to-point protocol | protocol | standard | telecommunications | standard |

SERV -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Service Activities and Technological change, a FAST project. Acronym: SERV Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SERV - international | trade |

Setback Axle -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Front steering axle moved rearward from the generally accepted standard position. Advantages: Shorter turning radius and more of a vehicle's weight shifted to front axle. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Setback Axle - axle | trucking |

Seveso Directives -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
EC legislation on accident risks in several industrial activities and on the supervision and control of the transportation of hazardous waste. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Seveso Directives - international | trade |

Ship -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The act of transporting goods or materials; or a vessel designed for ocean travel.  Ship
Related Terms: Ship - broker | cargo | carrier | consign | displacement | freight | goods | marine | ocean | shipment | shipper | transport | vessel |

Shipper's Loan and Count -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A statement on a bill of lading that the shipper verified the loading and quantity loaded during transfer to a carrier for shipping.
Related Terms: Shipper's Loan and Count - bill of lading | carrier | inventory | loading | ship | shipment | shipper | shipping |

Shipping (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Regulated under a common shipping policy adopted in 1986 which placed shipping under EC competition policy and placed strict limits upon discrimination. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Shipping (1) - international | trade |

Shipping Container -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards and are designed to fit in ships' holds. Containers are transported on public roads atop a container chassis towed by a Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Shipping Container - container | trucking |

Shipping Weight -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
"Dry" weight of a truck including all standard equipment, but excluding fuel and coolant. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Shipping Weight - shipping | trucking |

Shipyard -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A facility for building or repairing ships.  Shipyard
Related Terms: Shipyard - facility | repair | ship |

SIDR -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The energy and industry domain on CRONOS. Acronym: SIDR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SIDR - international | trade |

SIENA -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A database of external trade statistics in Eurostat. Acronym: SIENA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SIENA - international | trade |

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A protocol that describes how information is passed between reporting devices and data collection programs. It can be used to gather information about hosts on the Internet. Acronym: SMTP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol - computer | electronic mail | internet | network protocol | protocol | world wide web |

Single Administrative Document -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1988 document replacing the several import/export forms and transit documents previously necessary for drivers of commercial vehicles to cross internal EC borders. Acronym: SAD Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Single Administrative Document - international | trade |

Single European Act -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1987 amendment to the founding treaties dealing primarily with the internal market, European Political Cooperation (EPC), and institutional reform of the EC. Acronym: SEA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Single European Act - international | trade |

Single Market -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Internal Market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Single Market - international | trade | Internal Market |

Single-Source Leasing -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Service in which companies can lease drivers and trucks from the same source, rather than having to procure them from different companies. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Single-Source Leasing - lease | leasing | trucking |

SIP -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Sectoral Import Programme, technical assistance to smaller enterprises within Operation PHARE. Acronym: SIP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SIP - international | trade |

SIRIUS -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Sociopolitical Implications of Road Transport Information Implementation and Use Strategies, a DRIVE project. Acronym: SIRIUS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SIRIUS - international | trade |

Sleeper (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Sleeping compartment mounted behind a truck cab, sometimes attached to the cab or even designed to be an integral part of it. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Sleeper (1) - bunk | trucking |

Sleeper Team -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Team of two drivers who alternative driving and resting. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Sleeper Team - driver team | sleeper | team | trucking |

Slider -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Mechanism that allows a tandem axle suspension to be moved back and forth at the rear of a semitrailer, for the purpose of adjusting the distribution of weight between the axles and fifth wheel. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Slider - fixed tandem | sliding tandem | trucking |

Sliding Fifth Wheel -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Fifth wheel mounted to a mechanism that allows it to be moved back and forth for the purpose of adjusting the distribution of weight on the tractor's axles. Also provides the capability to vary vehicle combination lengths.  Sliding Fifth Wheel Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Sliding Fifth Wheel - fifth wheel | trucking |

Sliding Tandem -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Mechanism that allows a tandem axle suspension to be moved back and forth at the rear of a semitrailer, for the purpose of adjusting the distribution of weight between the axles and fifth wheel. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Sliding Tandem - fixed tandem | slider | trucking |

Sluicegate Price -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Similar to the threshold price, but applying to eggs, pigmeat and poultry. Imports to the EC of these products are liable to a levy to raise them to the level of the sluicegate price. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Sluicegate Price - international | trade |

Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise Task force -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A Commission agency providing advice and assistance to smaller companies on EC competition policy and the internal market. Acronym: SME Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise Task force - international | trade |

SMART -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A DRIVE project on electronic cards for travel and transport. Acronym: SMART Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SMART - international | trade |

SOCRATES -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
System of Cellular Radio for Traffic Efficiency and Safety, a DRIVE project. Acronym: SOCRATES Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SOCRATES - international | trade |

Source System -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The computer hardware, software, and network that will structure technical information for interchange. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-A" 1993
Related Terms: Source System - computer | hardware | interchange | network | software | system |

Spare -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An extra or backup part or component of equivalent form and function.
Related Terms: Spare - parts | replacement | spares |

Spares -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Extra or backup parts or components of equivalent form and function.
Related Terms: Spares - parts | replacement | spare |

Special Policy of Insurance -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A document issued by an insurer that outlines the terms and conditions of the policy and which may be used by the insured as the proof of insurance.
Related Terms: Special Policy of Insurance - insurance | insurance policy | liability | policy | underwriter |

Special Relations Agreements -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Trade agreements signed by the EC with European countries which at the time of signing are not potential candidates for EC membership. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Special Relations Agreements - international | trade |

Special Telecommunication Action for Regional Development -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1986 initiative to aid the economic and industrial development of poorer regions by enabling to participate in telecommunications technologies and services. Acronym: STAR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Special Telecommunication Action for Regional Development - international | trade |

SPECS -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Specification Environment for Communications Software, a RACE project. Acronym: SPECS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SPECS - international | trade |

SPECTRUM -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Strategies for Preventing Road Traffic Congestion, a DRIVE project. Acronym: SPECTRUM Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SPECTRUM - international | trade |

Speedability -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Top speed a vehicle can attain as determined by engine power, engine governed speed, gross weight, driveline efficiency, air resistance, grade and load. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Speedability - trucking | vehicle |

Spoke Wheel -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Wheel with five or six spokes originating from a center hub. The spoked portion, usually made of cast steel, is bolted to a multiple-piece steel rim. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Spoke Wheel - cast spoke wheel | trucking |

Spread Axle -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Tandem axle assembly spaced further apart than the standard spacing of 54 inches. The U.S. federal bridge formula favors trailer axles with an eight or nine foot spread by allowing higher weight than on tandems with standard spacing. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Spread Axle - axle | spread tandem | tandem axle | tandems | trucking |

Spread Tandem -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Tandem axle assembly spaced further apart than the standard spacing of 54 inches. The U.S. federal bridge formula favors trailer axles with an eight or nine foot spread by allowing higher weight than on tandems with standard spacing. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Spread Tandem - axle | spread axle | trucking |

SPRINT -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Strategic Programme for Innovation and Technology Transfer. Acronym: SPRINT Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: SPRINT - international | trade | Strategic Programme for Innovation and Technology Transfer |

STABEX -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See System of Stabilization of Export Earnings. Acronym: STABEX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: STABEX - international | trade | System of Stabilization of Export Earnings |

Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A standard under development which will be used to describe a product in a neutral format over its complete life-cycle in a hardware-independent way. Acronym: STEP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom. "CALS: Computer Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support: The Executive Guide"
Related Terms: Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data - continuous acquisition and life-cycle support | data | exchange | hardware | interchange | life cycle | standard |

Standard Generalized Markup Language -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A standard that defines a language for document representation which formalizes markup and frees it of system and processing dependencies. It provides a coherent and unambiguous syntax for describing whatever a user chooses to identify within a document. [ISO 8879, MIL-M-28001, TBITS 14, FIPS 152] "Military Standard 1840-B, 1992. Acronym: SGML Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Standard Generalized Markup Language - computer | document | file | internet | markup | parser | standard |

Standard International Trade Classification -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The United Nations numerical coding system for classifying commodities for international trade. Acronym: STIC
Related Terms: Standard International Trade Classification - commodity | international | trade |

Standards Testing -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Determines whether the national, international, or military standards (and specifications) are viable and implementable. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Sharon J Kemmerer Department of Commerce, United States Government "CALS Testing Programs, Status and Strategy" October 1992
Related Terms: Standards Testing - acquisition | design | engineering | international | international standards organization | planning | procurement | standard |

START-UP -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Supplies for Technological Advanced Requirements Through Users Protocols, a STATEL. A CADDIA programme on the interchange of electronic data between Eurostat and the national statistical offices. Acronym: START-UP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: START-UP - international | trade |

STD -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Science and Technology for Development, a 1983 aid programme for developing countries. Acronym: STD Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: STD - international | trade |

STEP -

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See Science and Technology for Environmental Protection. Acronym: STEP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: STEP - international | trade | Science and Technology for Environmental Protection |

Stock -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A store or supply of accumulated items.
Related Terms: Stock - commodity | merchandise | supplies |

STRADA -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Standardization of Traffic Data Transmission and Management. a DRIVE project. Acronym: STRADA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: STRADA - international | trade |

Straight Bill of Lading -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A bill of lading that is non-negotiable and for which the consignment is made directly to a particular consignee. Acronym: SBL
Related Terms: Straight Bill of Lading - bill of lading | carrier | consign | consignee | consignment | shipment | through bill of lading |

Straight Truck -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Vehicle which carries cargo in a body mounted to its chassis, rather than on a trailer towed by the vehicle. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Straight Truck - bobtail | truck | trucking |

STRIDE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
See Science and Technology for Regional Innovation and Development in Europe. Acronym: STRIDE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: STRIDE - international | trade | Science and Technology for Regional Innovation and Development in Europe |

Structured Query Language -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
SQL is a relational data language that provides a consistent, English keyword-oriented set of facilities for query, data definition, data manipulation and data control. It is a programming interface to a relational database management system (RDBMS). [ISO 9075, ANSI X3.135-1992, FIPS 127-2, MIL-STD-1388, TBITS 2]Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993. Acronym: SQL Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Structured Query Language - computer | data | data base | database management system | program | query language |

Subrogation -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The substitution of one creditor for another, or an insurer's subsequent recovery rights over an insured's property following payment of a claim on the property.
Related Terms: Subrogation - creditor | insurance | insurance policy |

Supplies -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Goods and materials stored for future use.
Related Terms: Supplies - goods | materials |

Supply -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The act of furnishing or providing raw materials, goods or services.
Related Terms: Supply - raw materials | goods | services |

Supply Support -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
All management actions, procedures, and techniques necessary to acquire, catalog, receive, store, transfer, issue, and dispose of secondary items. This includes provisioning for initial support, as well as acquiring, distributing, and replenishing inventory spares and parts, and planning for direct and competitive spares procurement. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Supply Support - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Support Equipment -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
All equipment (mobile or fixed) required to support the operation and maintenance of weapon systems, except that which is an integral part of the mission equipment. Acronym: SE Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Support Equipment - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Surveyor -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An unbiased examiner of damaged goods or property for the purpose of determining the extent of repair or replacement.
Related Terms: Surveyor - goods | repair | replacement |

Synchronized Transmission -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Transmission with built-in mechanisms to automatically "equalize" the speed of its gears to allow smooth shifting without the need to double-clutch. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Synchronized Transmission - truck | trucking |

System -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An arrangement of parts and/or processes that serve a unified function or purpose.
Related Terms: System - components | environment | function | input | output | parts | spares | systems approach | systems management | theory of constraints |

System (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Specific suite of computer hardware and software. As used in the terms "Source System" and "Destination System," the term does not necessarily correspond one to one with "site" or "base" in that most prime contractor sites and DoD installations have more than one system. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B" 1992
Related Terms: System (1) - computer | contracting | department of defense | hardware | software |

System for Safeguarding and Developing Mineral Production -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A programme of financial assistance to Lomé Convention countries to maintain mining production and installations during marked downturns on the world economic market which affect their export earnings. Acronym: SYSMIN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: System for Safeguarding and Developing Mineral Production - international | trade |

System of Stabilization of Export Earnings -

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A programme of financial assistance to Lomé Convention countries reliant upon one or a few basic commodities where their export earnings to the EC have been severely and adversely affected by world market conditions. Acronym: STABEX Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: System of Stabilization of Export Earnings - international | trade |

Systems Approach -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A management or analysis approach that addresses issues as part of the larger system, or addresses the system as a whole.
Related Terms: Systems Approach - analysis | management | system | systems management |

Systems Management -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The management of systems using a systems approach.
Related Terms: Systems Management - management | system | systems approach |

Tag Axle -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Structural component to which wheels, brakes and suspension are attached. Drive axles are those with powered wheels. Front axle is usually called the steer axle. Pusher axles are unpowered and go ahead of drive axles. Rear axles may be drive, tag or pusher types. Tag axles are unpowered and Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tag Axle - axle | truck | trucking |

Tag Image File Format -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A de facto standard format for image files. Acronym: TIFF Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Tag Image File Format - computer | file | graphics standard | standard |

Tandem Axle -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tandem Axle - axle | spread axle | tandems | trucking |

Tandems -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tandems - axle | spread axle | tandem axle | trucking |

Tanker -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A vehicle for transporting bulk liquid freight; a tanker ship; a tanker truck or trailer; or a tanker aircraft. The equivalent form of rail transport is the tank car.  Tanker
Related Terms: Tanker - aircraft | bulk | car | freight | railroad | ship | trailer | transportation | truck | vehicle |

Tape Set -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A group of one or more magnetic tapes which collectively represent the collection of related files comprising a specific delivery of a document or documents. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B" 1992 Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Standard 1840-B" 1992 Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Tape Set - data | document | file | media |

TARDIS -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Traffic and Roads drive Integrated systems, a DRIVE project. Acronym: TARDIS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TARDIS - international | trade |

Tare -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The weight of an item's container and packing.
Related Terms: Tare - container | tare weight | vehicle |

Tare Weight -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The weight of an item's container and packing; or the empty weight of a vehicle or container.
Related Terms: Tare Weight - shipping weight | tare |

Tare Weight (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Weight of the empty truck, without occupants or load. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tare Weight (1) - chassis weight | gross vehicle weight | curb weight | trucking |

TARIC -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Integrated Community Tariff, established within CADDIA in 1988. Acronym: TARIC Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TARIC - international | trade |

Tariffs -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Removed for intra-EC trade by 1968. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Tariffs - international | trade |

Taxiway -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A road or path for aircraft that connects a runway with other airport facilities.  Taxiway
Related Terms: Taxiway - aircraft | airport | facility | runway |

Team -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Team of two drivers who alternative driving and resting. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Team - driver team | sleeper | sleeper team | trucking |

Technical Data -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Includes flight manuals, operator manuals, maintenance instructions (organizational, intermediate, and depot levels), illustrated parts breakdowns, time compliance technical orders (TCTOs), and commercial manuals required to operate, maintain, service, repair, overhaul, and modify the systems, subsystems, or equipment acquired by the Air Force. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Technical Data - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Technical Data (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Recorded information, regardless of form or method of the recording of a scientific or technical nature (including software documentation). The term does not include computer software or data incidental to contract administration, such as financial and/or management information. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-A" 1993
Related Terms: Technical Data (1) - acquisition | data | engineering | maintenance | manufacturing | product data | production | software | technical data package | technical manual |

Technical Data Package -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A technical description that is adequate to support acquisition of an item, including engineering and production, the description consisting of all applicable technical data such as engineering drawings, associated lists, product and process specifications and standards, performance requirements, quality assurance provisions, and packaging details. Acronym: TDP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from Joan Smith, "An Introduction to CALS: The Strategy and the Standards", 1990
Related Terms: Technical Data Package - acquisition | engineering | manufacturing | production | support | technical data | technical manual |

Technical Information Systems -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The generic term for the enterprise network of existing and augmented automated data processing systems used by government and contractors for management of technical information in support of the design, manufacture, and logistic processes for products such as weapon systems and related major equipment items. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-A" 1993
Related Terms: Technical Information Systems - business | data | design | enterprise | information management | manufacturing | network | system |

TECNET -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A database of information technology projects relating to vocational training. Acronym: TECNET Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TECNET - international | trade |

Telecommunications (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The subject of several initiatives in both media policy and information technology. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Telecommunications (1) - international | trade |

TELEMAN -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A 1989 research and training programme on remote handling in hazardous nuclear environments. Acronym: TELEMAN Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TELEMAN - international | trade |

Telnet (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A terminal emulation protocol that lets you logon to other computers on the internet. Once logged on you can retrieve files from or send files to that remote computer. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Telnet (1) - communications | computer | internet | protocol | software | world wide web |

Tenor -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The period of time given for payment of a draft.
Related Terms: Tenor - debt | draft |

TERA -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
An TET. Technology Employment and Labour, a FAST project. Acronym: TERA Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TERA - international | trade |

Terms of Agreement -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Conditions, articles, clauses, or provisions agreed upon and documented by a contract. Acronym: TOA
Related Terms: Terms of Agreement - contract | terms of sale |

Terms of Sale -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The provisions, conditions, or contractual terms of a sale. Acronym: TOS
Related Terms: Terms of Sale - contract | invoice |

Text File -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A file which uses the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) or similar system to represent the text of a document. Data within a text file are delineated as human readable words, sentences, and paragraphs rather than data elements. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-A" 1993
Related Terms: Text File - ascii | computer | data | document | file | information |

Text-Graphics Integration -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The necessary indexing and linkages between a computer readable text file and a separate computer readable graphics file, or graphics subsection of the same text file, such that both portions can be output or updated as a single, apparently continuous, unit. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense, United States Government "Military Handbook 59-A" 1993
Related Terms: Text-Graphics Integration - computer | document | file | graphics standard | information | integration | text file |

Through Bill of Lading -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A bill of lading that applies to domestic and international shipments. Acronym: TBL
Related Terms: Through Bill of Lading - bill of lading | carrier | consign | consignment | domestic | international | shipment | straight bill of lading |

TIDE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Technology for the Socio-Economic Integration of the Disabled and Elderly People, a 1991 programme on social integration and technology. Acronym: TIDE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TIDE - international | trade |

TL Carrier -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Trucking company which dedicates trailers to a single shipper's cargo, as opposed to an LTL (Less Than Truckload) carrier which transports the consolidated cargo of several shippers and makes multiple deliveries. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: TL Carrier - less than truckload | ltl carrier | trucking | truckload |

Tonnage -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The displacement of a vessel in tons of water; or a duty charged per ton of cargo at a port, pier, dock or canal.
Related Terms: Tonnage - canal | displacement | dock | duty | pier | port | vessel |

Total Quality Management (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Interfunctional approach to quality management, developed by Joseph Juran, involving marketing, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, etc. Defects should be defined through examining customer expectations. The focus is on prevention, detection, and elimination of sources of defects. The Juran total quality management trilogy is quality control, quality planning, and quality projects. Acronym: TQM Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Total Quality Management (1) - customer | education | engineering | management | manufacturing | operations management | policy | quality |

Tractor (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Truck designed primarily to pull a semitrailer by means of a fifth wheel mounted over the rear axle(s). Sometimes called a truck tractor or highway tractor to differentiate from it from a farm tractor.  Tractor (1) Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tractor (1) - truck | trucking |

Tractor Trailer -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Tractor and semitrailer combination.  Tractor Trailer Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tractor Trailer - tractor | trailer | truck | trucking |

Trailer On Flat Car (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Method of moving cargo which involves transporting semitrailers on railroad flat cars. Acronym: TOFC Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Trailer On Flat Car (1) - container on flat car | piggyback | trucking |

Training and Training Support -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The processes, procedures, techniques, and equipment used to train active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel to operate and maintain a weapon system throughout its life cycle. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Training and Training Support - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Trans-European Networks -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A concept introduced by the Treaty on European Union, committing the EC to networks in energy, telecommunications and transport, to improve cohesion. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Trans-European Networks - international | trade |

Transit Shipment -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A shipment passing between one port and another, or between a port and a final destination.
Related Terms: Transit Shipment - port | shipment |

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A compilation of network and transport level protocols that allow a PC to speak the same language as other PCs on the Internet or other networks. Acronym: TCP/IP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - computer | interchange | interface | internet | internet protocol | network | protocol | software | standard | telecommunications | world wide web |

Transport (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A network or telecommunications transmission protocol; a set of rules for the transfer of analog or digital data.
Related Terms: Transport (1) - exchange | interface | interchange | network | telecommunications | protocol |

Transport Policy -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The subject of several legislative decisions since 1983, but while regulations apply to several different transport sectors, there is as yet no common transport policy. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Transport Policy - international | trade |

Transportation -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The act of moving physical objects from one place to another.
Related Terms: Transportation - conveyance | movement |

Transshipment -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The transfer of cargo from one conveyance to another.  Transshipment
Related Terms: Transshipment - cargo | conveyance | shipment |

Treasury Board Information Technology Standards -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Treasury Board Information Technology Standards are the official Government of Canada publications on the standards, guidelines, technical reports and standard operating practices adopted and promulgated under the Treasury Board Information Management policies. Acronym: TBITS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Treasury Board, Government of Canada "Information Technology Standards", Vol 1
Related Terms: Treasury Board Information Technology Standards - engineering | government | information | operation | standard | technical data | technology |

Treaty of Rome -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The 1957 document establishing the European Economic Community, and the most important of the founding treaties. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Treaty of Rome - international | trade |

TREVI -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A forum created in 1975 for intergovernmental cooperation on matters relating to internal security, organized crime, terrorism, and drug trafficking, and forming the basis of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) estblished by the Treaty on European Union. Acronym: TREVI Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TREVI - international | trade |

Tri-Axle -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Truck, tractor or trailer with three axles grouped together at the rear. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tri-Axle - axle | tridem | trucking |

Tridem -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Group of three axles on a truck, tractor or trailer. Tridems are most common on European semitrailers. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Tridem - axle | tri-axle | trucking |

Trigger Threshold -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The extent to which the value of average export earnings to the EC must have fallen over a four-year period for a developing country to benefit from the System of Stabilization of Export Earnings (STABEX). Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Trigger Threshold - international | trade |

Trip Leasing -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Leasing a company's vehicle to another transportation provider for a single trip. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Trip Leasing - leasing | trucking |

Trip Recorder -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Cab-mounted device which electronically or mechanically records data such as truck speed, engine rpm, idle time and other information useful to trucking management. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Trip Recorder - on-board computer | trucking |

Truck (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Vehicle which carries cargo in a body mounted to its chassis, rather than on a trailer towed by the vehicle.  Truck (1) Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Truck (1) - straight truck | tractor | trucking |

Trucker -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
One who is in the business of operating a truck for freight transportation; a truck or tractor operator.  Trucker
Related Terms: Trucker - independent | independent trucker | owner-operator | tractor | truck | trucking |

Truckload -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A shipment in which the freight completly fills the trailer or container. Acronym: TL
Related Terms: Truckload - container | freight | full truckload | less than truckload | shipment | trailer | truck |

Truckload (1) -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The quantity of freight required to fill a trailer; usually more than 10,000 pounds. Acronym: TL Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Truckload (1) - less than truckload | trucking |

TWE -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Technology, Work and Environment, a FAST project. Acronym: TWE Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: TWE - international | trade |

Twelve -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
The membership of the EC after 1986. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Twelve - international | trade |

Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Standardized unit for measuring container capacity on ships, railcars, etc. Acronym: TEU Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit - container | trucking |

Twin Trailers -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Combination of a tractor and two semitrailers connected in tandem by a converter dolly. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Twin Trailers - converter dolly | doubles | pintle hook | trucking | twins |

Twins -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Combination of a tractor and two semitrailers connected in tandem by a converter dolly. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Twins - converter dolly | pintle hook | trucking | twin trailers |

UETP -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
University Enterprise Training Partnerships, a core component of the Community Programme for Education and Training in Technology. Acronym: UETP Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: UETP - international | trade |

Unix -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
A family of operating systems known for its relative hardware independence and portable applications interface. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group Adapted from: "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Unix - computer | software | system |

Upper Coupler -

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Load bearing surface on the underside of the front of a semitrailer. It rests on the fifth wheel of a tractor or dolly and has a downward-protruding kingpin which is captured by the locking jaws of the fifth wheel. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Upper Coupler - fifth wheel | trucking |

User Network -

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A public network made up of thousands of newsgroups and organized by topic. Acronym: USENET Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: User Network - interchange | internet | local area network | network | newsgroup | server | value-added network | wide-area network | world wide web |

Valuation -

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A clause in a marine policy that fixes the insured value.
Related Terms: Valuation - clause | contract | insurance policy | marine | marine policy | terms of agreement |

Value-Added Network -

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A system where a network leases communication lines from a communications common carrier, enhances them by adding improvements such as error detection and/or faster response time, and then allows others to use this service on those lines for a fee. Acronym: VAN Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Source: RT Crowley "EDI Charting a Course to the Future" 1993
Related Terms: Value-Added Network - communications | information management | internet | network | quality | telecommunications | world wide web |

VAMOS -

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A DRIVE project on specifications for dynamic traffic messages. Acronym: VAMOS Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: VAMOS - international | trade |

Vector Graphics -

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The presentation of images stored as line segments or other mathematical representations. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Fairfax CALS Shared Resource Center, 1994
Related Terms: Vector Graphics - computer | computer graphics metafile | graphics standard | software |

Vehicle Identification Number -

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Assigned by the manufacturer, this number is unique to each vehicle and appears on the vehicle's registration and title. Acronym: VIN Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Vehicle Identification Number - truck | trucking | vehicle |

Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards -

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Set of codes developed to facilitate computerized tracking of parts and labor used in equipment repair. Established and maintained by the American Trucking Associations. Acronym: VMRS Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards - maintenance | trucking |

Very Easy Rodent-Oriented Netwide Index to Computerized Archives -

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A search tool (like archie) that searches text that appears in Gopher menus. Acronym: VERONICA Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Very Easy Rodent-Oriented Netwide Index to Computerized Archives - archie | gopher | internet | world wide web |

Vessel -

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A craft designed for water transportation.  Vessel
Related Terms: Vessel - craft | transportation | water |

Vignette -

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A freight licence for cross-national road freight, to be introduced by 1998. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Vignette - international | trade |

VISIMAR -

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Visualization and Simulation of Marine environmental Processes, an Voluntary Export Restraints (VERs). Bilateral agreement between the EC and other countries where the latter voluntarily agree to limit the volume of their exports to the EC of particular products. Acronym: VISIMAR Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: VISIMAR - international | trade |

Volume -

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The rate of movement or flow of goods, services, money, or people.
Related Terms: Volume - movement | services |

Walking Beam Suspension -

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Type of truck and tractor rear suspension consisting of two beams, one at each side of the chassis, which pivot in the center and connect at the front to one axle of a tandem and at the rear to the other axle. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Walking Beam Suspension - truck | trucking |

War Risk -

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A clause in a warehouse policy describing the limits warehouse responsibility and liability in the event of war.
Related Terms: War Risk - clause | insurance policy | liability | warehouse | warehouse policy |

Warehouse -

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A facility for the storage and security of goods and merchandise.
Related Terms: Warehouse - facility | goods | merchandise | storage |

Warehouse Receipt -

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A receipt for goods placed in a warehouse.
Related Terms: Warehouse Receipt - goods | receipt | warehouse |

Warehouse-to-Warehouse -

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A clause in a warehouse policy that defines when coverage begins and ends.
Related Terms: Warehouse-to-Warehouse - clause | insurance policy | warehouse | warehouse policy |

Warehousing -

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The act of storing, securing and managing raw materials, goods or merchandise in a warehouse.
Related Terms: Warehousing - goods | merchandise | raw materials | security | storage | warehouse |

Wares -

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Products or merchandise for sale.
Related Terms: Wares - merchandise | products |

Warfage -

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A fee charged for cargo passing through a pier or dock.
Related Terms: Warfage - cargo | dock | pier |

Warranties -

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Warranties are contractor commitments to repair or replace equipment found to be defective within a specified period. Warranties provide incentives for production of systems with high reliability and maintainability, and invoke cost penalties (direct and/or indirect) on the contractor if standards are not met. Reference: Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Acquisition and Logistics
Related Terms: Warranties - acquisition | integrated logistics support | logistics | military |

Water -

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A transportation medium; the hydrosphere; oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, streams, canals, and inland waterways.
Related Terms: Water - inland waterway | marine | maritime | ship | transportation | vessel | waterway |

Web Browser -

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Computer software for viewing web pages and other forms of information on the world wide web.
Related Terms: Web Browser - client software | computer | internet | server | software | web page | web site | world wide web |

Web Page -

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A hyper-text document that is viewed with a web browser.
Related Terms: Web Page - hyper-text | web browser |

Web Site -

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web server.
Related Terms: Web Site - internet | server | web page | world wide web |

Weight-In-Motion -

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Technology for determining a vehicle's weight without requiring it to come to a complete stop. Acronym: WIM Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Weight-In-Motion - intelligent transportation systems | trucking | vehicle |

White Paper -

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A 1985 Commission document outlining the steps required to complete the internal market. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: White Paper - international | trade |

WHOIS -

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A TCP/IP utility that lets you query compatible servers for detailed information about other Internet users. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: WHOIS - data base | internet | internic | transmission control protocol/internet protocol | world wide web |

Wide Area Information Server (1) -

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Software that is used to index large text files in servers. On the client side, it finds and retrieves documents in databases, based on user-defined keywords. WAIS indexes can be searched for everything from government documents and treaties to documents about obscure religious sects. Acronym: WAIS Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Wide Area Information Server (1) - client | data base | file | local-area network | network | server | software | text file | wide-area network |

Wide-Area Network -

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A data transmission facility that connects geographically dispersed sites using long-haul networking facilities. Acronym: WAN Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Wide-Area Network - data | local area network | network | user network | server | value-added network | wide area information server |

Workflow -

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The automation of work among users where the system is intelligent enough to act based on definition of work types, users, tasks and the recognition of dynamic processing conditions. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Workflow - business | computer | design | engineering | industry | management | manufacturing | network | operations management | production | software | system | workflow management |

Workflow Management -

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A software application that controls the order and monitors the execution of a series of processes (worksteps) in which people act upon work items (documents, forms, folders and images). Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency Included with permission from: Gartner Group "Information Technology Glossary" Executive Reference 1993
Related Terms: Workflow Management - business | computer | design | engineering | industry | management | manufacturing | network | operations management | production | software | system | workflow |

World Wide Web (1) -

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A network of servers that uses hypertext links to find and access files. Many Web sites also support video and sound. Acronym: WWW Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: World Wide Web (1) - commerce | communications | computer | hardware | hypertext | information | internet | marketing | markup | network | protocol | server | software | trade |

X.25 -

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A data communication protocol that ensures data integrity while data is being transmitted to, from and within the network. This standard defines the interconnection of packet-switching networks and their associated computers or terminals. These types of networks make efficient use of the telecommunications networks by taking the data generated Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: X.25 - computer | data | exchange | interface | network | protocol | standard | telecommunications | X.400 | X.500 |

X.400 -

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Defines the special rules for transmission of a message which may include text, pictures, and graphics, and allows information to be transmitted between computers, without specific manufacturer restrictions. [Ed. a series of recommendations from CCITT]. Adapted from: "Canadian Participation in the Development of EDI Standards" 1991. Included with permission Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: X.400 - computer | data | exchange | interface | network | protocol | standard | telecommunications | X.25 | X.500 |

X.500 -

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The establishment of any global interconnected network, requires a directory. The standard for establishing such a directory is X.500, which enables users to browse through user listings as though they were looking through a telephone book. Ed. a CCITT Standard]on from: Industry Canada. "Canadian Participation in the Development of Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: X.500 - computer | data | exchange | interface | network | protocol | standard | telecommunications | X.25 | X.400 |

Yaoundé Convention -

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A non-reciprocal trade agreement signed in 1963 by the EC with the Associated African States and Madagascar (AASM), and replaced in 1975 by the Lomé Convention. Reference: Professor Derek Urwin, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, U.K., http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~pol028/index.htm
Related Terms: Yaoundé Convention - international | trade |

Yard Jockey -

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Person who operates a yard tractor. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Yard Jockey - trucking | yard mule | yard tractor |

Yard Mule -

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Special tractor used to move trailers around a terminal, warehouse, distribution center, etc. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Yard Mule - trucking | yard jockey | yard tractor |

Yard Tractor -

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Special tractor used to move trailers around a terminal, warehouse, distribution center, etc. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Yard Tractor - trucking | yard jockey | yard mule |


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