Terminology

These terms are used throughout the Oracle Fusion Cloud Inventory Management playbook.

Term	Definition
WMS	Warehouse management system. Software that helps companies manage and control daily warehouse operations, from the moment goods and materials enter a distribution or fulfillment center until the moment they leave.
3PL	Third-party logistics. The outsourcing of e-commerce logistics processes to a third-party business, including inventory management, warehousing, and fulfillment.
ASN	Advanced shipment notice.