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What is Travel Distance?

Travel Distance The total measured distance warehouse staff or equipment must move to complete picking, putaway, or inventory tasks, as calculated by WMS and referenced in operational KPIs for warehousing efficiency.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Travel Distance” Used in Practice?

Travel distance is minimized by optimizing warehouse layout and routing in the WMS to improve operational efficiency.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
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What is Travel Distance?

The total measured distance warehouse staff or equipment must move to complete picking, putaway, or inventory tasks, as calculated by WMS and referenced in operational KPIs for warehousing efficiency.

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