| A | 1st shift (normal working hours) The first working period as defined by an entity. |
| B | 2nd shift A subsequent working period as defined by an entity, that follows 1st shift. |
| C | 3rd shift A subsequent working period as defined by an entity, that follows 2nd shift. |
| D | A.M. Ante Meridiem (forenoon). |
| E | P.M. Post Meridiem (afternoon). |
| F | As directed Shipment/delivery instruction will be provided in an independent communication session. |
| G | Any shift The production period that a product will be built such as 1st shift or 3rd shift. |
| H | 24 hour clock Shipment/deliveries will be specified by a continuous time clock . |
| Y | None Used to cancel or override a previous pattern. |
| ZZZ | Mutually defined Despatch pattern timing according to agreement. |