10 Base-T: The most common form of Ethernet; its capacity (i.e., bandwidth) is 10 million bits/sec. (Technically, the term relates to CSMA/CD network access and the IEEE 802.3 physical layer spec for Ethernet over 2 pairs of category 3, 4, or 5 UTP wire.) 100Base-T: The most common form of Fast Ethernet; its capacity is 100 million bits/sec: 10 times faster than the regular 10Base-T.
2-D
Bar Codes:
Two-dimensional bar codes (e.g. PDF417, MaxiCode) that contain much
more information than linear bar codes.
3PL: Third Party Logistics: outsourced logistics. A 3PL provider is a specialized entity that operates and provides logistical services, and as an LLP (q.v.) may also coordinate/integrate the services of others with complementary or supporting capabilities. Also "TPL"
4PL
‚ Fourth Party Logistics:
supply chain coordination and management by an entity that does not supply
(operate) underlying logistical services. "4PL" is a trademark of
management consultants, Accenture.
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