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Supply chain glossary

Welcome to our glossary of Supply Chain terms.

Confused by supply chain and logistics jargon? This glossary is designed to offer common definitions of many of the words, phrases and abbreviations commonly used in the industry. It is not however intended to stand as the definitive dictionary for the food and grocery sector, and therefore variations in usage and meaning may exist.

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ECR - Efficient Consumer Response

An initiative within the food & grocery industry based around retailers and suppliers working together to fulfil consumer wishes, better, faster and at less cost.

Most European countries have an ECR initiative, as well as countries such as USA, Australia and South Africa.

ECR UK is managed by IGD and actively participates in ECR Europe. Click here for more details.


EDI - Electronic Data Interchange

The computer to computer transmission of information between two trading partners in the supply chain.  The data is usually organised in specific standards and formats for ease of transmission and validation.

EDLC

Every Day Low Cost.

EDLP

Every Day Low Prices.

EPC

Electronic Product Coding (see RFID).

EPoS - Electronic Point of Sale

The method of recording store sales by scanning product bar codes at the store’s tills.

Extranet

A network of systems that are accessed via the Internet (www) using secure passwords. Used to connect suppliers to the retailer without the need to establish a dedicated network. Allows a wide range of information to be shared and manipulated, without the constraints of EDI type message formats. See also Intranet.

ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning - an IT system architecture that works to integrate the information management of various business activities, such as sales & marketing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, inventory, shipping, invoicing and accounting. ERP is a term originally derived from manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) that followed material requirements planning (MRP).

EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Linked to the development of the diesel engine to improve fuel efficiency and performance and reduce harmful emissions, the EGR system re-circulates exhaust gas into the combustion process. A system that contrasts with SCR technology.

ETS - Emissions Trading Scheme

Linked to the European Union's ETS mechanism for the compulsory trading of greenhouse gas emissions. At present, EU ETS includes mainly electricity generators and heavy industrial concerns. A widening range of greenhouse gases and an extension of coverage to all businesses is likely to come in Phase 3 of the EU ETS, due in January 2013.

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