B - Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Acronyms & Abbreviations Reference Guide.
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.