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
Pre-delivery Inspection
A thorough examination of the items to be delivered to ensure they are in good condition and free from defects.
Example
A logistics provider checks a refrigerator for dents, scratches, or other damages before loading it onto the delivery truck.