Glossary - Target Software Standards (TSS) - v2.5.7

Aug 31, 2026

Glossary for Target Software Standards (TSS) v2.5.7 within the ISG Digital Transformation Working Group. Defines key logistics and interoperability terms used across supply chain processes, including APIs, EPCIS, GS1 data standards, and master data concepts. Covers technology and operational agreements such as SLAs and OLAs, plus logistics execution components like WMS, DCs, and transport and tracking. Provides a shared vocabulary to support consistent design, requirements, and analytics.

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Pages37

Reading Time13 min

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Glossary

Acronyms and definitions

List of Figures

Acknowledgements

Version History

2023 ISG dIGITAL TRANSFORMATION wORKING gROUP 2023 Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589317" Glossary PAGEREF _Toc141589317 \h 3 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589318" List of Figures PAGEREF _Toc141589318 \h 3 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589319" Acknowledgements PAGEREF _Toc141589319 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589320" Version History PAGEREF _Toc141589320 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589321" Background PAGEREF _Toc141589321 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589322" History and Methodology PAGEREF _Toc141589322 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589323" Level of Specificity PAGEREF _Toc141589323 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589324" Maintain Relevancy PAGEREF _Toc141589324 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589325" Market Innovation PAGEREF _Toc141589325 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589326" Limited Scope PAGEREF _Toc141589326 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589327" Purpose and Objectives PAGEREF _Toc141589327 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589328" Lifecycle PAGEREF _Toc141589328 \h 2 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589329" Living Document Process PAGEREF _Toc141589329 \h 2 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589330" Solution(s) Design Principles PAGEREF _Toc141589330 \h 2 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589331" Logistics Processes PAGEREF _Toc141589331 \h 3 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589332" Terminology and the Core Process PAGEREF _Toc141589332 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589333" Requirements PAGEREF _Toc141589333 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589334" Requirements – Common PAGEREF _Toc141589334 \h 7 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589335" Warehouse Management System PAGEREF _Toc141589335 \h 7 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589336" Requirements – System, Interoperability and Analytics PAGEREF _Toc141589336 \h 13 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589337" Product Master Data PAGEREF _Toc141589337 \h 13 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589338" Facility Master Data PAGEREF _Toc141589338 \h 14 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589339" Supplier Master Data PAGEREF _Toc141589339 \h 14 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589340" Interoperability PAGEREF _Toc141589340 \h 14 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589341" Extensibility PAGEREF _Toc141589341 \h 15 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589342" Analytics and Reporting PAGEREF _Toc141589342 \h 16 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589343" Requirements – Extended – dependent on the supply chain design PAGEREF _Toc141589343 \h 20 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589344" Transportation Management PAGEREF _Toc141589344 \h 20 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589345" Order Management PAGEREF _Toc141589345 \h 25 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589346" Forecasting and Planning PAGEREF _Toc141589346 \h 27 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589347" Track and Trace PAGEREF _Toc141589347 \h 28 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589348" Requirements – Non-Functional PAGEREF _Toc141589348 \h 29 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589349" Hosting Options PAGEREF _Toc141589349 \h 29 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589350" Connectivity PAGEREF _Toc141589350 \h 30 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589351" User Experience PAGEREF _Toc141589351 \h 31 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589352" Security PAGEREF _Toc141589352 \h 31 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589353" Annex PAGEREF _Toc141589353 \h 32 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589354" Potential Future Emerging Standards and Requirements PAGEREF _Toc141589354 \h 32 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589355" Contact us & Feedback link PAGEREF _Toc141589355 \h 33 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589356" KPI details PAGEREF _Toc141589356 \h 33 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589357" Connection to SCISMM PAGEREF _Toc141589357 \h 33 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589358" RFP Scoring Template(s) PAGEREF _Toc141589358 \h 33 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc141589359" Additional Resources PAGEREF _Toc141589359 \h 33 Glossary API Application Programming Interface ASN Advanced Shipping Notice CCE Cold Chain Equipment DC Distribution Center eLMIS Electronic logistics management inform

FAQs

What is covered in the glossary of TSS v2.5.7?

It provides definitions for widely used acronyms and concepts related to logistics, technology, and interoperability, such as APIs, EPCIS, GS1 standards, SLAs/OLAs, and system components like WMS.

Why does the document include terms like EPCIS, GDSN, and GS1-CBV?

These entries standardize vocabulary for data synchronization, electronic product information, and core business meanings, helping different stakeholders align on consistent semantics.

Which operational and service-agreement terms are defined?

The glossary includes service and operational agreement concepts such as SLA (Service Level Agreement) and OLA (Operational Level Agreement).

Aug 31, 2026

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