If you work in logistics and supply chain management, you're likely familiar with the many acronyms and abbreviations used in the industry. To help you stay up to speed, we've compiled a comprehensive list of acronyms starting with the letter A. From B/L or BOL (Bill of Lading ) to BMCS (Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety), this list covers the most common acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses, and other transportation professionals. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in the industry, this resource is sure to come in handy.
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B/L or BOL
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Bill of Lading | A commercial shipping document which serves as an itemized list of goods contained in the shipment, a receipt from the carrier, and the contract for carriage and document of title. |
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B2B
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Business-to-Business | |
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B2C
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Business-to-Consumer | |
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BI
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Business Intelligence | |
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BIS
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Bureau of Industry and Security | |
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BPM
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Business Process Management | |
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BPR
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Business Process Reengineering | |
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BSC
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Balanced Scorecard | |
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Bill-To Dispute
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Bill-To Dispute | Shipment is being challenged by whoever is noted on the Bill of Lading as being the one who is to pay the freight charges. |
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Back Haul
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Back Haul | The rerouting of a freight shipment back over a route that it has completed or the use of a firm's empty delivery equipment to haul back purchases of merchandise from suppliers who are located near customer destinations. |
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BMCS
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Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety |
Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with B.