> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.palletlog.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Palletlog?

> Understand how Palletlog helps teams track reusable logistics assets, partners, and shared balances.

Palletlog helps organizations track reusable logistics assets across partners so movements, confirmations, and balances stay aligned.

## Outcome

You understand what Palletlog tracks and the core concepts used across this help center.

## What Palletlog tracks

Palletlog is built for reusable logistics assets, not one-way packaging only. Common asset types include:

* EPAL pallets
* Block pallets
* Plastic pallets
* Roll cages
* Danish trolleys
* Plastic crates
* Reusable containers or bins
* Tote boxes
* Customer-defined reusable asset types

## Core concepts

| Concept                     | Meaning                                                  |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Workspace**               | Your organization's home in Palletlog                    |
| **Team member**             | A person with access to your workspace                   |
| **Partner**                 | An external organization you exchange assets with        |
| **Network**                 | The set of connected partners and sharing rules          |
| **Asset type**              | A category of reusable unit you track                    |
| **Movement**                | A recorded transfer or position change for an asset type |
| **Request**                 | An ask for assets, information, or action                |
| **Confirmation**            | Partner agreement on a movement or position              |
| **Dispute**                 | A disagreement that needs resolution                     |
| **Balance**                 | Net position between you and a partner for an asset type |
| **Partner statement**       | A shareable record of positions for a period or snapshot |
| **Attention Center**        | Items that need your team's action                       |
| **Audit history**           | Who changed records and when                             |
| **Asset Handover Chain**    | Sequential handovers across carriers and partners        |
| **Confirm Without Account** | Confirm via secure link without full workspace access    |
| **Supporting proof**        | Photos or documents that support a handover              |

## How teams typically use Palletlog

1. Create a workspace and define asset types.
2. Invite partners into your network.
3. Register movements and attach supporting proof when needed.
4. Request confirmations and resolve differences.
5. Reconcile balances and export partner statements.

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Create a workspace" icon="building-2" href="/getting-started/create-workspace">
    Set up your organization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Understand balances" icon="scale" href="/balances/understand-balances">
    Learn how positions are calculated
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite a partner" icon="user-plus" href="/partners/invite-partner">
    Connect your first logistics partner
  </Card>

  <Card title="Register a movement" icon="package" href="/operations/register-movement">
    Record everyday asset transfers
  </Card>
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