A broken lot refers to an incomplete set of merchandise, often resulting from damage or improper packaging.
Distribution overhead, also known as distribution cost or distribution expense, refers to the costs incurred in delivering a product to the customers. These costs are a key component of cost classification in businesses.
Materials handling involves the moving, packaging, and storing of raw materials, in-progress inventory, and finished goods within a business, including shipping, receiving, and processing operations.
The primary package is the immediate container of a product which is in direct contact with the goods and is used for the final consumer sale. For example, a bag of potato chips is the primary package, while the carton in which the bags of potato chips are shipped is the outer package.
U.S. Postal Service designation for packages containing goods that may be harmed in shipping, such as live chickens or perishable produce.
