Versandten
Versandten is a term used in logistics and supply-chain research to denote a single dispatch event that contains multiple shipments addressed to different recipients. In this sense, a versandten represents a consolidated or multi-drop shipment rather than a standard one-to-one delivery. The concept is often employed in theoretical models and case studies to analyze economies of scale, route optimization, and cost trade-offs in last-mile delivery.
Etymology and origin: the word combines the German noun Versand (shipping or dispatch) with the suffix -ten,
Characteristics: a versandten typically includes a set of recipients, corresponding delivery addresses, package or pallet weights,
Applications and relevance: the concept is relevant in e-commerce logistics, courier networks, and humanitarian or relief
See also: last-mile delivery, route optimization, consolidated shipments, multi-drop logistics.