Glossary

A push sorter is a material handling system used to sort packages, parcels, or containers according to a specified criterion, such as destination, priority, or shipping method. It typically consists of a series of conveyor belts, divert stations, and sorting lanes, and it uses a mechanical or pneumatic mechanism to “push” packages onto the correct sorting lane. The packages are either scanned or manually identified, and the sorting system uses this information to determine the correct lane for each package.

Purchase order, or PO, serves as an agreement between the buyer and supplier, and it is used to initiate and track the purchase process from requisition to receipt of goods or services.

A public warehouse is a business that provides the use of space for storage to a variety of clients. This space can be leased for varying amounts of time determined by the contract set by both parties.