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Record 1 2021-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Goods
  • Shipping and Delivery
DEF

A shipment made directly from a supplier to a user as opposed to moving into and out of a warehouse.

OBS

drop shipment: designation and definition standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).

Key term(s)
  • dropshipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport de marchandises
  • Expédition et livraison
DEF

[Expédition de marchandises] directement du fournisseur à l'utilisateur, par opposition aux cas où il y a entreposage des marchandises.

OBS

expédition directe : désignation normalisée par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte de mercancías
  • Expedición y entrega
DEF

Envío directo de mercancías del fabricante al minorista o consumidor [...]

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