{"id":1946,"date":"2026-05-25T15:52:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T15:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/othkurye.com\/mikro-lojistik-terimleri\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:37:30","slug":"micro-logistics-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/othkurye.com\/en\/micro-logistics-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Micro Logistics Terms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Micro Logistics Terms and Explanations<\/h3>\n

OTH ACADEMY | Logistics Knowledge Center<\/h4>\n

Micro logistics is a modern logistics approach that encompasses urban distribution, rapid delivery, small-scale warehousing, and last-mile operations. On this page, you can find the most commonly used terms in micro logistics processes in a simple and easy-to-understand format.<\/p>\n

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1. Warehouse and Micro Fulfillment Terms<\/h4>\n
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  • Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC)<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 A small warehouse located within a city and optimized for rapid order fulfillment.<\/li>\n
  • Dark Store<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 A store closed to customers and used exclusively for preparing online orders.<\/li>\n
  • Picking<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The process of collecting ordered products from shelves.<\/li>\n
  • Batch Picking<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 A method of picking multiple orders simultaneously.<\/li>\n
  • Wave Picking<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The process of preparing orders in batches at specific time intervals.<\/li>\n
  • Zone Picking<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 A picking method in which warehouse employees are assigned to specific zones.<\/li>\n
  • Putaway<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The process of placing incoming products in appropriate warehouse locations.<\/li>\n
  • Packing<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The process of packaging orders and preparing them for shipment.<\/li>\n
  • Slotting<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 A plan for placing products in the most efficient locations within a warehouse.<\/li>\n
  • Inventory Accuracy<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The rate of consistency between physical inventory and system inventory.<\/li>\n
  • Safety Stock<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Inventory held as a safeguard against sudden increases in demand.<\/li>\n
  • Stock Visibility<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The ability to view inventory levels in real time within the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    2. Delivery and Distribution Terms<\/h4>\n
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    • Last Mile Delivery<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The final stage of delivery, when the product reaches the customer.<\/li>\n
    • On-Demand Delivery<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Immediate delivery carried out as soon as an order is received.<\/li>\n
    • Hyperlocal Delivery<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 An ultra-fast delivery model within a neighborhood.<\/li>\n
    • Express Delivery<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Delivery that is faster than standard delivery.<\/li>\n
    • Same-Day Delivery<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Delivery of an order on the same day it is placed.<\/li>\n
    • Delivery Window<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The time period during which the delivery is scheduled to take place.<\/li>\n
    • ETA \u2013 Estimated Time of Arrival<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The estimated time of arrival.<\/li>\n
    • Real-Time Tracking<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The ability to track an order in real time.<\/li>\n
    • Courier Allocation<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The assignment of an order to an appropriate courier or driver.<\/li>\n
    • Fleet Management<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The management of vehicle and courier operations.<\/li>\n
    • Delivery Density<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The concentration of deliveries made within a specific area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      3. Route and Operations Planning Terms<\/h4>\n
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      • Route Optimization<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Determining the fastest and most efficient delivery route.<\/li>\n
      • Dynamic Routing<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Updating routes in real time based on traffic and order volume.<\/li>\n
      • Load Balancing<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Distributing orders evenly among couriers.<\/li>\n
      • Order Consolidation<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Combining nearby deliveries into a single shipment.<\/li>\n
      • Dispatch<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The process of sending orders out for delivery.<\/li>\n
      • Delivery SLA<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The service commitment time specified for delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        4. Distribution Network and Structural Terms<\/h4>\n
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        • Hub<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The main distribution center where deliveries are sorted.<\/li>\n
        • Spoke<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Sub-distribution areas connected to a hub.<\/li>\n
        • Micro Hub<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 A small neighborhood-based distribution center.<\/li>\n
        • Cross Docking<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The process of transferring products directly to shipment without storing them in the warehouse.<\/li>\n
        • Urban Logistics<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Urban logistics planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          5. Returns and Customer Operations<\/h4>\n
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          • Reverse Logistics<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The collection and management of returned products.<\/li>\n
          • Click & Collect<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Collecting an online order from a store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            6. Special Operations Terms<\/h4>\n
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            • Cold Chain Micro Logistics<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 The short-distance transportation of products requiring cold chain conditions.<\/li>\n
            • Touchpoint<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 All points through which an order passes during the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              OTH ACADEMY Note<\/h4>\n

              This content has been prepared to help logistics professionals and those new to the industry better understand micro logistics processes. The terms are regularly updated and expanded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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