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slotting

 

[ หˆslษ”tษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business management

Slotting refers to the process of assigning a particular product to a specific location within a warehouse or retail space. This method aims to optimize space and improve efficiency in inventory management. By carefully planning slotting, businesses can enhance product accessibility and streamline operations. Proper slotting techniques can lead to reduced picking times and improved inventory turnover.

Synonyms

allocation, arrangement, positioning

Examples of usage

  • The warehouse implemented a new slotting strategy to reduce retrieval times.
  • Effective slotting can significantly improve the efficiency of order fulfillment.
  • Retail companies often adjust their slotting based on seasonal sales trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "slotting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅ‰เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ slotting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะพั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒญใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท slotting

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ slotting

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋กœํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฏูŠุฏ ุงู„ูุชุญุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slotting

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slotting

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ๆงฝ้…็ฝฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slotting

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ slotting

Etymology

The term 'slotting' originates from the word 'slot', which in turn comes from the Old Norse word 'slota', meaning a small opening or hole. The evolution of the term began in the 19th century, particularly in the context of manufacturing and logistics. As industrialization progressed, the need for efficient storage and inventory systems increased. Retailers and warehouses sought methods to not only store products but also to enhance the speed and accuracy of product retrieval. Slotting emerged as a vital concept in this operations management field. By the late 20th century, as supply chain management became more complex, slotting evolved into a sophisticated strategy involving data analysis and software solutions to optimize product placement effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,961 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.