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 SaaS (Software as a Service ) to SAFER (Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System), 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.
SaaS
|
Software as a Service | |
SCAC
|
Standard Carrier Alpha Code | |
SCE
|
Supply Chain Execution | |
SCM
|
Supply Chain Management | |
SED
|
Shipper's Export Declaration | |
SEM
|
Strategic Enterprise Management | |
SIC
|
Standard Industrial Classification | |
SIMP
|
Seafood Import Monitoring Program | |
SKU
|
Stock Keeping Unit | |
SLA
|
Service Level Agreement | |
SLI
|
Shipper's Letter of Instruction | |
SME
|
Small and Medium Enterprises | |
SOA
|
Statement of Account | |
SOLAS
|
Safety of Life at Sea | |
SOP
|
Standard Operating Procedure | A set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations |
SOW
|
Statement of Work | |
SOX
|
Sarbanes Oxley Act | |
SPI
|
Special Program Indicator | |
SPL
|
Sanctioned Party List | |
SRM
|
Supplier Relationship Management | |
SSCC
|
Serial Shipping Container Code | |
SSE
|
Shanghai Shipping Exchange | |
STB
|
Single Transaction Bonds | |
SWI
|
Single Window Initiative | |
Shipper
|
Shipper | Company or individual who initiates the transport of goods. |
SU
|
Set-up | A term denoting complete assembly of an article or an assembled article. |
S/S
|
Single Shipment | Refers to a shipment tendered at one time and place. |
SAFER
|
Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System |
Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with S.