A slip sheet is a thin, flat sheet made of paper, plastic, or other material, that is used in material handling and transportation to support and separate items. They are often used in place of traditional pallets, and they are typically thinner and lighter than pallets, making them easier to handle and transport.
Skid is a flat platform or pallet that is used to support and move heavy goods and materials. It is typically made of wood, plastic, or metal, and is designed to be lifted by a forklift, pallet jack, or other material handling equipment.
Skatewheel conveyor is a type of conveyor system that uses small, wheeled casters to move items along a flat surface. It is composed of a series of closely spaced wheels, or skatewheels, that are mounted on axles and attached to a series of closely spaced parallel frames. The items to be conveyed are placed on the conveyor, and the motion of the wheels moves the items along the conveyor’s length.
Shuttle is a load transported from one customer-related facility to another; does not include product shipped to a consignee.
Shrinkage is the reduction in inventory levels that occurs as a result of theft, damage, spoilage, misplacement, or other causes. In other words, the decrease in the amount of physical inventory that a company has on hand compared to the amount that it should have based on its records.
A shipment is freight that is transported from one location, such as a regional distribution center (RDC) or manufacturing site, to another, such as a consignee.
