| n-Tier Application Architecture | n-tier application architectures provide a model for developers to create a flexible and reusable application. Breaking up an application into tiers allows developers to only have to modify or add a specific layer, rather than have to re-write an entire application, if they decide to make changes. In the term 'n-tier,' 'n' implies any number -- like 2-tier, or 3-tier; basically any number of distinct tiers used in your architecture. |
| Narrow Aisle | Describes lift trucks that operate in aisles of 8' to 10'. Narrow-aisle trucks are generally stand-up vehicles such as reach trucks.
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| Next Count Date | Date used in cycle counting programs that is calculated by adding the cycle count period to the last count date. |
| Non-Stock Inventory | Inventory that is not tracked within your perpetual inventory system. Non-stock inventory will not have an item master record or internal SKU. |
| Normal Distribution | Term used in statistical analysis to describe a distribution of numbers in which the probability of an occurrence, if graphed, would follow the form of a bell-shaped curve. This is the most popular distribution model for determining probability and has been found to work well in predicting demand variability based upon historical data. |