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Glossary
of Terms
Standard Carrier Alpha
Code (SCAC) - A 4 letter code that is used to uniquely
identify common carriers. Most Partners require the SCAC be
represented on ASNs, advising as to the carrier that is transporting
your merchandise.
Secure - Data and communications that are protected
from interference, tampering, and viewing by unintended third
parties.
Service Provider - Any organization that provides
a service, such as a telephone service, a network connectivity
service, an inventory management service.
Segment - Each line item in a transaction set.
Sender/Receiver ID - A unique identification
assigned to your company that allows your Trading Partners to
know who is sending them data, as well as who to send data to.
This e-commerce ID is analogous to a postal address for your
home or office.
Shipment ID - A unique alphanumeric code that
identifies each Shipment.
Standard Pack - Used to describe a shipment
containing cartons with single SKUs per box. This generally
requires a pre-arranged packing quantity per item with each
of your Partners, and makes for a streamlined shipping process,
particularly when referring to the processing of ASNs.
Supply Chain - The enterprises and activities
involved in supplying products, from the ordering and receipt
of raw materials through the manufacturing of products through
the distribution and delivery to end users.
Synchronous - Synchronized - at the
same time. When data is transmitted from one computer to another
computer, the first computer must wait for a response from the
second computer before transmitting more data.
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