Glossar

Temporary storage refers to the temporary holding of goods, merchandise, or loading units between two logistics processes. It serves to balance material flows, coordinate transportation processes, and ensure a continuous supply.

Interim storage takes place, for example, between goods receipt and putaway, between production and shipping, or within transshipment processes. Modern warehousing and logistics systems digitally monitor inventory levels, storage locations, and movements. Through the use of WMS, sensor technology, and automated conveyor solutions, interim storage can be efficiently managed, lead times reduced, and bottlenecks avoided.

Practical example:

In a logistics center, incoming pallets are temporarily held in a designated area prior to final storage and automatically recorded in the warehouse management system.

See also: Intralogistics, Warehouse, Material flow, Transshipment hall, Goods receipt, Goods issue, Goods flow, Warehouse Management System (WMS)