Terminology
- 3PL (Third Party Logistics)
- Assembly
- Blanket Wrap
- Chain of Custody
- Consolidation
- Customer Communication
- Debris Removal
- Delivery Appointment
- Deluxing
- Distribution center
- End-to-End Visibility
- Final Mile Delivery
- Floor Protection
- Guaranteed delivery Window
- Installation
- Job Completion Report
- Last mile logistics
- Order Tracking
- Packing Slip
- Pre-delivery Inspection
- Proof of delivery (POD)
- Reverse Logistics
- Room of Choice Delivery
- Stair Carry
- Threshold Delivery
- Unpacking
- Vehicle Inspection
- Visibility
- White Glove Carrier
- White Glove Independent Contractor
- White Glove Owner-Operator
- White Glove Service
- Zero-damage Commitment
Distribution center
A facility where goods are sorted and shipped to customers. Distribution centers are typically large and have complex operations.
Example
A furniture retailer operates a distribution center where they receive shipments from manufacturers, store the products in a well-organized warehouse, and prepare them for delivery to customers. When an order is placed, the white glove delivery team picks up the items from the distribution center, ensuring they are securely loaded onto the truck for the final mile delivery and in-home services.