The volume of goods a facility moves in or out over a given period; the core productivity measure for distribution centres, driving decisions on dock doors, staffing, and automation.
Related terms
- Trailer parking
Dedicated hardstand for parking and staging articulated trailers at a distribution centre; adequate provision is essential for high-throughput cross-dock and f…
- Yard
The external area around a warehouse used for truck circulation and parking.
- Yard depth
The distance between the warehouse dock and the site boundary or opposite building, governing how easily trucks can manoeuvre and how many can stage; a critica…
- Bay depth
The distance from a loading dock face to the rear of a warehouse bay; deeper bays allow more storage but must be balanced against efficient pick and put-away f…
- Big-box
Large, high-bay distribution warehouses serving regional or national logistics.
- Built-to-suit
A warehouse or industrial facility custom-designed and constructed for a specific occupier, usually on a long pre-let lease; common for anchor logistics tenant…
- Clear height
The unobstructed vertical space in a warehouse, key to storage efficiency.
- Cold chain
The temperature-controlled supply chain for perishables and pharmaceuticals, from chilled storage through refrigerated transport; a fast-growing logistics nich…