unitization
- noun
- /ˌjuːnɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
- Modern warehouses rely heavily on unitization to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling.
Examples
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The unitization of shipments allows faster loading and unloading at the distribution center.
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Implementing unitization procedures has significantly decreased shipping costs for the company.
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The unitization of cargo improves efficiency.
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Effective unitization can reduce transport costs.
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The unitization of cargo into pallets has made shipping more efficient and less time-consuming.
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Using unitization in logistics helps companies streamline the storage and transportation of goods.
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The practice of unitization allows for better organization and handling of materials in warehouses.
Synonyms
Putting items into boxes to protect them during shipping or moving
The work of preparing and wrapping goods so they can be moved or sold
The use of standard containers to move goods and to package or run software
Gathering and tying things together to make a bundle
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unitization comes from unit, a word meaning 'one', and the ending -ization, which means 'making into'. In shipping it means packing goods into one 'unit' or load to make handling, storage, and transport much easier.