Glossary of Terms
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- Kanban - The Japanese word referring to the manufacturing control system in which suppliers deliver needed parts just in time to the assembly line for use.
- KD Flat - An article taken apart, folded, or telescoped to reduce its bulk at least 66-2/3% below its assembled size.
- KDCL - Knocked Down in Carload Lots.
- KDLCL - Knocked Down in Less than Carload Lots.
- Knocked Down (KD) - An article taken apart, folded, or telescoped in such a manner as to reduce its bulk at least 33-l/3% below its assembled bulk.
- Knot, Nautical - The unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile: 6,080.20 feet per hour or 1.85 kilometers per hour.
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