A method of storage in which a relatively permanent location is assigned for the storage of each item in a storeroom or warehouse.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

A storage technique in which parts are placed in any space that is empty when they arrive at the storeroom. Although this random method requires the use of a locator file to identify part locations, it often requires less storage space than a fixed location storage.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

A warehouse location methodology that includes some of the characteristics of fixed and random location methods. Zone locations hold certain kinds of items, depending on physical characteristics or frequency of use.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

A high$-$density rack inventory storage system that uses vehicles to automatically load and unload the racks.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

A replenishment strategy in which the supplier prepares shipments at predetermined intervals and varies the quantity based on recent sales data. Sales data may be supplied via a point$-$of$-$sale system.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

A process by which a supplier is notified daily of actual sales or warehouse shipments and commits to replenishing these sales $($for example, by size or color$)$ without stockouts and without receiving replenishment orders. The result is a lowering of associated costs and an improvement in inventory turnover.

A$.$

rapid replenishment

B$.$

continuous replenishment

C$.$

random$-$location storage

D$.$

zone

E$.$

automated storage$/$retrieval system $($AS$/$RS$)$

F$.$

fixed$-$location storage