What is storage, distribution, or raw materials for the production process
100
Name two issues affecting the form in which products are stored.
What is mass, measurement and space; volume, density, and size; depth, containment and process; weight, configuration and delivery.
100
Goods moved from a manufacturing facility to a distribution center (which is also a warehouse) are likely to be moved and then stored, at least initially, as this
What are pallet loads.
100
A convenient and cost effective form of storage
What is "shelving"
100
A storage devise that is powered and moves either horizontally or vertically.
What are carousels
200
The determination of the precise location for incoming products is typically made by this system
What is the WMS
200
Throughput relates to this.
What is velocity of storage items being retrieved for shipment during a given time.
200
Goods from a grocery distribution center retrieved and shipped (such as cans of soup from local retail stores) are likely to be stored and handled within the distribution center as this
What are cases
200
A key consideration in using shelving is the load capacity or ability of the shelving supports to ..........
What is the ability of the shelving supports in handling the weight and size of the load
200
Also known as a "dumb waiter"
What is a vertical carousel
300
The location an item is to be placed is usually called this
What is a numbering system/addressing system.
300
Density relates to storage in this manner
What is large quantities of any one item being stored as pallet loads or in similar containers.
300
Name three considerations in evaluating the use of bulk stacking
What are the "stackability" of the materials; potential for "crushing"; product rotation (how long the product will remain in the location.
300
Historically made of wood but are now also made of plastic, paper, rubber, or metal
What is a pallet
300
A relatively inexpensive means of providing additional office or storage space
What is a "mezzanine"
400
Items are co-located together because of this.
What is they are usually ordered together.
400
The greater the volume, the greater the .......
What is desired density
400
When bulk stacking is not a choice for storing materials, items may be considered for this.
What is a "storage rack"
400
Containers made from this material are strong, durable, an afford a degree of protection against abuse.
What is "metal"
400
Fully automated systems that require fewer material handlers, offer better material control, more efficient use of storage space and higher throughputs of materials or items
What is an automated storage/retrieval systems (ASRS)
500
Name three considerations for storage management
What is Co-location, shelf-life, environmental considerations, biohazard issues, requires special packaging, item designated for rack or bulk storage, storage form (unitized, palletized)
500
Volume relates to both of these
What is amount being stored at any one time as well as the amount being retrieved for shipment within a given period of time (throughput)
500
This type storage rack typically handles lumber, steel sheets and rods, and other relatively long or unusually large items
What is a "cantilever rack"
500
Containers such as these are used to transport and store liquids and powered/granulated material in bulk. They can be made from plastic, metal, or wood. They require lift trucks with special attachments
What are drums or barrels
500
This rack system move on gravity rollers or skate wheels from the rear to the front of the rack. Materials are loaded at the backend and retrieved from the front end