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Gaylord

A gaylord is a large corrugated carton that has the same length and width as a pallet. They are usually used to protect loose parts in bulk and are frequently used in manufacturing.

Gravity Conveyor

A gravity conveyor is a type of conveyor that uses gravity to move materials. Skatewheel conveyer and roller conveyor are the most common types of gravity conveyors used, however, even a simple steel chute is essentially a gravity conveyor.

Gross Weight

Gross weight is the total weight without deduction for tare (includes packaging and container).

Kitting

Kitting is the assembly of product or parts within the warehouse.

Kanban

Kanban is the visual system used in lean manufacturing to manage the flow of materials and products through a production process.

Queue Time

Queue time is the amount of time before set-up or processing of a job.