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Flat rate shipping

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000116

A pricing model for shipping where a single, fixed cost is charged for delivery, regardless of the weight, size, or destination of the package, within certain defined parameters. This method simplifies shipping cost calculations for both the sender and receiver. It is often offered by postal services for specific box sizes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000116
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000116",
  "term": "Flat rate shipping",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A pricing model for shipping where a single, fixed cost is charged for delivery, regardless of the weight, size, or destination of the package, within certain defined parameters. This method simplifies shipping cost calculations for both the sender and receiver. It is often offered by postal services for specific box sizes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/flat-rate-shipping/"
}

Record 126 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.