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61) Nonreversible pallet

A pallet designed and constructed to utilize only the top deckbaord and does not incorporate a bottom deckboard.

62) One way pallet

A pallet that is designed and constructed so as to allow fork entry from only the back or front. Also, a pallet which is considered expendable.

63) Nesting container

Containers that can be placed one on another, either wholly or partially, and there in saving on the total cubic displacement.

64) Master carton

Utilized as a  larger uniform shipping carton for smaller packages or carton, the master carton serves to lessen material handling time and adds protection during shipping to the smaller items.

65) Master pack

A large box that is used to pack a number of smaller boxes or containers.  Aids in protecting the smaller cartons or packages and reduces the number of cartons to be handled during the material handling process.

66) Notched stringer

The stringer on a pallet that possesses identical notches which are spaced such as to allow forks to enter pallet.

67) Overhead travelling crane

A crane with a single or multiple girder (bridge girder) bridge carrying a movable or fixed hoisting mechanism and traveling on an overhead fixed runway structure.

68) OSSSC

Order Selection, Staging and Storage Council (see OFC )

69) Order picking

Order picking or order selection is the process of retrieving individual items (from storage locations) for the purpose of fulfilling an order for a customer. Schemes by which to achieve efficient order picking will vary widely. However, in all cases it involves locating the items in storage; creating a plan for retrieving the items; physically picking the items (either automatically or manually); sorting and/or assembling them into discrete orders; and in the end even packaging the orders for delivery. Although defined as a process, order picking cannot be achieved without the appropriate computer software and mechanical equipment, including the storage medium, such as pallet racks, shelving, AS/RS (including carousels) and flow delivery racks, and a means for transporting items from receiving to storage and from storage to packaging and shipment. A variety of industrial trucks and conveyors will be found in most order picking applications. Order picking may also involve robotic like devices for physically picking discrete items from their storage location. See also Warehouse Management Systems or WMS .

70) MHAM

Material Handling Accessory Manufacturers (See ICCM )

71) Material Handling Accessory Manufacturer

Material Handling Accessory Manufacturers (See ICCM )

72) Materials Handling Management Society

The Materials Handling & Management Society (MHMS) is an individual membership organization for the material handling practitioner and the material handling community. Members include individuals who are committed to continuing their professional career development.

73) Overhead crane

A crane with a single or multiple girder (bridge girder) bridge carrying a movable or fixed hoisting mechanism and traveling on an overhead fixed runway structure.

74) Monorails

A single run of overhead track on which carriers (trolleys) travel.