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Supermarkets

Terms that are in relation to the biggest kind of retail store.

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Supermarkets

Backhaul

Retail; Supermarkets

A transportation practise used to defray costs by picking up products from a manufacturer after delivering products to a store.

Container

Retail; Supermarkets

A train, truck, airplane or ship's cargo van used to transport goods. May be refrigerated or controlled-atmosphere unit. Standard sizes 10-, 20-, 24-, 35- and 40-foot units. Also referred to as a ...

Order-to-order credit

Retail; Supermarkets

A transaction term that means that payment in full is required before a second order can be placed.

Cross contamination

Retail; Supermarkets

A transfer of bacteria from one product to another by either direct or indirect contact.

Ballasts

Retail; Supermarkets

A transformer-like device in a fluorescent light fixture.

Common carrier

Retail; Supermarkets

A transportation company, such as a rail line or trucking firm. See carrier.

Way-bill

Retail; Supermarkets

A transportation company's shipping document showing origin and destination of a shipment, contents, weight and dollar value.

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