See: Last-Mile Delivery Residential delivery emphasizing consumer convenience and doorstep service. Generic terminology increasingly replaced by “last-mile delivery” in logistics contexts but remains dominant in consumer-facing marketing. Related Terms: Last-Mile…
Insulated Vehicle
A transport vehicle with specialized construction incorporating low-conductivity materials (polyurethane foam, expanded polystyrene) between interior and exterior walls, roof, and floor to minimize heat transfer and maintain controlled internal temperatures.…
Insulation (Thermal)
Materials and construction methods reducing heat transfer between controlled temperature cargo spaces and ambient environments, essential for maintaining frozen food temperatures while minimizing refrigeration energy requirements. Effective insulation combines low…
IoT Monitoring
Internet of Things technology enabling continuous connectivity between cold chain assets and management systems through sensors, wireless networks, and cloud platforms. IoT monitoring in cold chain operations tracks temperature, humidity,…
IQF (Individually Quick Frozen)
A premium freezing technology where individual food items (berries, vegetables, seafood, etc.) are frozen separately using blast freezing or cryogenic methods before bulk packaging. IQF products don’t clump together, allowing…
ISO/TS 22002-5
International technical specification outlining prerequisite programmes for food safety management systems specific to transport and distribution of quick-frozen foods. ISO/TS 22002-5 establishes that quick-frozen products must be stored and transported…
JSON Payload
JavaScript Object Notation data format used for transmitting structured information between systems during API integration, enabling automated exchange of order details between eCommerce platforms and delivery management systems. JSON payloads…
Last-Mile Cold Chain Delivery
The final leg of temperature-controlled distribution from regional hub or consolidation point to consumer doorstep, maintaining frozen product integrity throughout residential delivery operations. Last-mile cold chain represents the most challenging…
Last-Mile Delivery
The final transportation leg from distribution center or consolidation point to end customer, representing the most expensive segment of logistics due to individual delivery economics, residential access challenges, and customer…
LSM (Living Standards Measure)
South African market segmentation system classifying households by living standards, assets, and consumption patterns rather than income alone. LSM categories range from LSM 1 (lowest) to LSM 10 (highest), with…