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Housekeeping

In logistics, housekeeping refers to keeping the warehouse presentable, organized, and safe for all parties.

Honeycombing

Honeycombing is the situation that occurs when a lot is partially depleted, and the remaining space is wasted because it cannot be utilized.

Hi-Lo

A hi-lo, also known as “forklift,” references the ability of the truck to lift and put down freight.

HazMat

HazMat, or “hazardous material,” is material is deemed hazardous by the government or a carrier. HazMat may require special handling or special facilities. Not all warehouses or carriers will handle HazMat.

Handling

Handling refers to the labor involved in moving product received from the trailer into the warehouse onto the dock and then into the storage location on the “IN” and moving the product out of the storage location and into a staging location to then be loaded onto a trailer on the “OUT”.

Hand Truck

A hand truck is a device used to transport goods manually with wheels within (or outside) the side rails.