--- title: Glossary of Terms description: Get to know your supply chain terminologies. --- [Skip to content](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Sign in](https://support.quincus.com/_hcms/mem/login?redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.quincus.com%2Fmigration%2Fknowledge%2Fglossary-of-terms&hsLang=en) ![VECTOR_Quincus logo_Dark background.svg\]](https://support.quincus.com/hubfs/Landing%20pages/Indonesia%20campaign%20AUG/VECTOR_Quincus%20logo_Dark%20background.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Sign in](https://support.quincus.com/_hcms/mem/login?redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.quincus.com%2Fmigration%2Fknowledge%2Fglossary-of-terms) Hello. 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[A](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#A) - B - C - D - E - [F](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#F) - G - H - I - [J](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#J) - K - [L](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#L) - [M](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#M) - N - [O](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#O) - [P](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#P) - Q - R - [S](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#S) - [T](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#T) - [U](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#U) - V - W - X - Y - Z --- ### A [Address](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Address) [API](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#API) ### F [Feature](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Feature) ### J [Job](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Job) ### L [Location](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Location) ### M [Mile](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Mile) [Module](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Module) [Multi-mile](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Multi-mile) [Multimodal](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Multimodal) ### O [Order](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Order) ### P [Package](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Package) [Package ID](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Package-ID) ### S [Shipment](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Shipment) [Solution](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Solution) ### T [Transaction](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#Transaction) ### U [User Account](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#User-Account) --- ### A #### Address A collection of information that is used to designate the location for pick-up or drop-off of a Shipment. #### API **A**pplication **P**rogramming **I**nterface is a software intermediary that allows two applications to talk to each other. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### F #### Feature A unit of functionality of a software system that satisfies a requirement, represents a design decision and provides a potential configuration option. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### J #### Job A task that is assigned to a fleet of drivers and/or vehicles to process a package’s transportation based on a set of delivery service requirements. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### L #### Location An Address added by a customer within the Quincus product in accordance with applicable documentation, including hubs, sorting facilities, customer addresses, and any other place through or to which a Shipment may transit.  [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### M #### Mile A single stage or movement in a package’s journey from one point to another in the supply chain (e.g., first mile, last mile, or middle mile). #### Module A component of the program or solution dedicated to a specific objective or goal. #### Multi-mile A concept that encompasses the whole supply chain, from a package’s start point to its endpoint. #### Multimodal Having or using a variety of modes and links to create, or represent, a transportation network. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### O #### Order A customer (or sender) requests to transport a package, or multiple packages, from point A to point B. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### P #### Package An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box. #### Package ID The unique identification number that is assigned to a package when created in the Quincus system. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### S #### Shipment The transport of goods, including one package (Package ID) or an aggregate of packages (Package IDs) (e.g., a sack, container, crate, or package) through one or more Locations to a single Address.  #### Solution Implementation of people, processes, information, and technologies in a distinct system to support a set of business or technical capabilities that solve one or more business problems. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### T #### Transaction The activities or volume counted that can be tracked for billing purposes:  - A Package ID number created in the Quincus system.  - Validation of an address in the GeoEngine. [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) --- ### U #### User Account A unique login account (i.e., email address, mobile number, etc.) used by a team member, agent, contractor, or any of your affiliates to access the Quincus system (including both active & inactive accounts) [Back to top](https://support.quincus.com/migration/knowledge/glossary-of-terms#glossary-top) ---   - [Getting Started](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Product Documentation](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-documentation?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Order](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-documentation?hsLang=en#order) - [Product Features Catalogue](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-features-catalogue?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Delivery Solution](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-features-catalogue?hsLang=en#delivery-solution) - [E-Commerce Solution](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-features-catalogue?hsLang=en#e-commerce-solution) - [Cargo Owner Solution](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-features-catalogue?hsLang=en#cargo-owner-solution) - [Transportation Solution](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-features-catalogue?hsLang=en#transportation-solution) - [Glossary](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/glossary?hsLang=en) - [Product Updates](https://support.quincus.com/knowledge/product-updates?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://support.quincus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMALL_Quincus%20logo_Light%20background.png?width=86&height=24&name=SMALL_Quincus%20logo_Light%20background.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.quincus.com/) Help Center Copyright © 2026, Quincus.com