New Resource Takes Mystery Out Of Supply-Chain Terminology

Don't understand the industry "buzzwords" or acronyms of the supply-chain industry? A new glossary by Industrial Data & Information Inc. (IDII) aims to help you out. The Webber Falls, Okla.-based research consulting firm has produced "Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology For Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehousing & Technology" to explain the many industry terms that frequent this field and hurry professionals along the learning curve. "This glossary is a multi-industry glossary and helps the system integrators, IT staff, consultants, executives, new users and expert users," explains Philip Obal, president of IDII. For additional information on the product, which is available for purchase, visit www.idii.com/gsct_info.htm. IDII says it will release future editions with new terms based on ongoing research and suggestions from readers.