Chapter 1
What role within the supply chain is responsible for physically connecting the sources of supply with customers?
Transporters
What was the first major global supply chain security initiative?
C-TPAT
This is a lift truck equipped with pneumatic tires that allow for operation on rough areas without jostling the load.
Yard lift
What should you do to check forklift hydraulic fluid?
lower the forks to the ground
A trailer loading schedule identifies what?
Trailer and dock doors
What term is normally associated with order processing?
picking
_________ is the process of sourcing and building product inventory to established targets based on customer needs.
stocking
A device that lifts a platform to the height of the trailer or railcar deck is what?
dock board
What type of thermometer do you use to check the temperature in a refrigerated trailer?
digital temperature display
Outgoing product quality
A jewelry store is an example of what type of facility?
retail outlet
A Wal-Mart cross docking facility is an example of what type of facility?
distribution center
What term refers to the weight of the truck balancing the weight of the load, keeping the truck from tipping over?
Counterbalance
What is the purpose of a lockout/tag out procedure?
to protect employees from machines capable of causing injury due to unexpected energization.
An example of bias in news producers in print, telebision, etc. is:
Selecting which events will be reported.
Inventory including all the materials being currently worked on is referred to as what type of inventory?
work in process (WIP)
The C-TPAT is a voluntary system established by which U.S. organization?
CBP
Bureau of customs and border protection
What is a crane that straddles a load to lift it?
gantry
When using the Ishikawa diagram, the first step is to
determine the problem
What is not take into account for calculating the inventory carrying cost?
Advertising cost
Who is the driving force throughout the life cycle of a product?
Which government body is responsible for enforcing environmental regulations on industry?
What piece of equipment is generally used to move small items short distances?
hand truck
Who is responsible for providing safe operation information so that workers know how to operate equipment safely?
Equipment manufacturers
Flammable
corrosive
toxic
reactive