Following, you can find a list with often used abbreviations in the field of assembly line feeding. An explanation of all terms can be found in the glossary section.
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| 3PL | 3rd party logistics provider |
|---|---|
| AGV | Automated guided vehicle |
| AL | Assembly line |
| ALBP | Assembly line balancing problem |
| ALFP | Assembly line feeding problem |
| AS/RS | Automated storage/retrieval system |
| BoL | Border of line |
| ERP | Enterprise resource planning |
| JiT | Just-in-time |
| MRP | Material requirements planning |
| MS | Material supply |
| OEM | Original equipment manufacturer |
| SKU | Stock keeping unit |