1. procurement –the process of purchasing supplies, goods, or equipment for a company.

2. outbound logistics –the process of getting finished products to customers.

3. triage –the process of sorting products according to their condition or quality.
4. invoice –an itemized list of sold and shipped products, showing prices and terms of sale.
5. freight forwarder –an expert in supply chain management who contracts with carriers to
move goods from the manufacturer to the market.
6. assembly line –a system of machines, workers, and equipment that allow a product under
construction to go from one operation to another, down a line, until the product is
completely assembled.
7. supply chain – a system of individuals, organizations, technology, and resources that
move a product from a supplier to a consumer.
8. lockout/tagout –a procedure that locks and labels malfunctioning electrical equipment as
a safety measure.
9. logistician –a professional specialist who analyzes and coordinates a company's supply
chain, which involves managing how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and
delivered.
10. inbound logistics –refers to all aspects of the process of receiving, storing and managing
raw materials used in production.

11. reverse logistics – deals with the customers who want to return their products.
12. complaint – The excellent customer service department rarely receives a(n) complaint.
13. compensation – In case of theft, the company will receive compensation.
14. work in process – includes all materials that have been processed in some way but are not
finished products.
15. material manager – The material manager oversees the sourcing, storage, and utilization
of materials in the production process.
16. warehouse operation manager – The warehouse operation manager is responsible for the
day-to-day operations of a warehouse, including inventory control and logistics.
17. safety – Workplace safety is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries among employees.
18. assistance – Employee assistance programs may include medical aid, counseling services,
and financial support.
19. injury – Taking a few simple precautions will reduce your risk of injury.
20. raw material – In the production of chocolate bars, cocoa beans are the raw material that
undergoes various processes such as fermentation, drying, and roasting.
21. Milk run - a regular, scheduled route.
22. Stock-out - an inventory lacks the quality of a part or product that is needed.
23. Safety stock - an extra level of items kept to avoid stock-outs.
24. Consumption rate - the average quantity or amount of an item used during a given time
period.
25. Aircraft - a vehicle that is capable of flight, such as an airplane.
26. Belly hold -the underside of an aircraft where cargo is placed for transport.
27. Dry bulk carrier - a ship that is used to transport coal, grain, or other loose substances.
28. Impediment - an obstacle that slows down progress.
29. Label -a paper or cloth tag that is attached to an object in order to provide information or
instructions for use.
30. Reefer - a trailer that contains heating or cooling units and is used for hauling
temperature-sensitive cargo such as food or flowers.
31. Unique - Bar codes usually consist of unique combinations of numbers or lines relaying
product information.
32. Truckload - That was a truckload shipment, which took up the whole box trailer.
33. Interpret - As part of their training, employees learn how to interpret coded information
using tables and diagrams.
34. Time-sensitive - Time-sensitive products need to be delivered by a specific time.
35. The warehouse only deals with retail distribution.
36. Pipe - The liquid material is transferred through a pipe.
37. Capacity - The stadium was filled to capacity, so no more people could enter.
38. Tanker - Tanker ships are used to transport liquid cargo.
39. Multi-purpose vessels can carry both liquids and dry goods.
40. Our company will have to consign international shipments to another company
41. With the use of an scanner you can read bar code information
42. We cant make this shipment by train because there isn’t a direct railway to its destination
43. The trailers were piggybacked on top of a flat car secured only with ropes
44. The destination was more than 400m away, so it was a long haul
45. Distribute: phan phoi: to deliver materials to the necessary recipients
46. Third-party logistics: a firm that provides outsourced third-party logistics services to
customers
47. Non-asset based: having expertise and information technology resources but no personnel
48. Consultant: works with client to improve logistics performance using skills such as
strategy planning.
49. Shutdown: for a company to cease operations, usually due to financial troubles
50. Locomotive: a railroad vehicle that pulls railroad cars
51. Retailer: a person or business that sells goods directly to customers for their personal use
52. Inquiry: a question you ask in order to gather information about someone or st
53. Lot size: number of items in a lot or batch
54. Reflect: is to bend it back from surface of an object
55. Product tracking: a system that uses electronic identification to monitor products as they
arrive and move through the manufacturing and shipping processes
56. Contamination: the condition of being soiled or infected by bacteria
57. Pre established: decided in advance particularly before the occurrence of an action or
condition
58. Shelf life: the length of time that foods, beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals, and
other perishable items remain suitable for sale use or consumption
 59. Cold chain: a temperature controlled supply chain that is use to extend the shefl life of
perishable items, such as fruits and vegetables seafood frozen foos chemical and
pharmaceutical drugs
60. Rail yard: an area used to store unload load sort railroad cars
61. Common carrier: a person or company that transports cargo on regular routes for a set
rate

1. The cold chain of perishable goods like dairy products requires strict temperature control
to maintain their quality.
-> Cụm từ phù hợp ở đây là cold chain vì hàng hóa dễ hỏng cần bảo quản lạnh
2. Food products have a limited shelf life which determines how long they remain safe and
consumable.
-> Shelf life là thời hạn sử dụng của sản phẩm thực phẩm.
3. To avoid contamination, manufacturers implement stringent hygiene protocols during
production and packaging.
-> Contamination liên quan đến sự nhiễm bẩn trong quá trình sản xuất.
4. In logistics, milk run refers to the scheduled route used to pick up goods from multiple
suppliers and deliver them efficiently.
-> Milk run là thuật ngữ chỉ việc giao nhận hàng từ nhiều nhà cung cấp trên một lộ trình.
5. Warehouses rely on product tracking to monitor inventory movements and ensure accuracy in
supply chains.
-> Product tracking phù hợp với việc theo dõi hàng hóa.
6. When planning a shipment, companies must adhere to pre-established delivery schedules
to meet customer expectations.
-> Pre-established nghĩa là lịch giao hàng đã được thiết lập trước.
7. Locomotives and train cars are sorted, loaded, unloaded, and sorted in the rail yards.
-> Rail yards liên quan đến các khu vực xử lý tàu hỏa.
8. Using a common carrier is a cost-effective option for small businesses that don't own their
own fleets.
-> Common carrier là đơn vị vận tải công cộng.
9. Adjustments in production quantities, such as lot size, can significantly impact supply
chain efficiency.
-> Lot size là kích thước lô hàng trong sản xuất.