A connection of millions of computers around the world.
What is the Internet.
100
The most widely used system in the warehouse operations.
What is Inventory control systems.
100
Most mistakes in logistics records are caused by this.
What is human error.
100
An unfilled customer order or committment.
What is backorder.
100
This activity includes adjustments, replacements, and basic cleanliness, that forestall machine breakdowns.
What is preventive maintenance.
200
The most commonly used application on the Internet.
What is email.
200
Allows employees to input a varity of information such as quanity, location, status, etc.
What is the Warehouse Management System.
200
The most common bar code symbol.
What is the universal product code (UPC).
200
A document used by the shipper or carrier acknowledging that certain goods have been received on board for transport.
What is a bill of lading.
200
PDCA abbreviation for____
What is plan, do, check, act.
300
The most popular word processing application on the market today.
What is Microsoft word.
300
Instead of manually entering data, workers in modern warehouse/distribution centers now use these two technologies to enter/scan items into inventory.
What are bar codes and RFID.
300
This device uses radio waves from a small device or tag to receive inventory information.
What is RFID.
300
A program of the U.S. government which seeks to ensure that containers entering the country's ports are scanned and deemed safe before departing their country of origin.
What is CSI.
300
Purchased items or extracted materials that are converted via the manufactoring process into components and products.
What are raw materials.
400
Computer applications using grids of columns and rows which form cells.
What is a spreadsheet.
400
Software used to handle contact with customers.
What is customer relations management (CRM)
400
This activity requires line of sight to properly read inventory data.
What is bar coding
400
Any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable threat to the health and/or safety of the general population.
What is a hazardous material.
400
The efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the final point of consumption in order to meet customer requirements.
What is supply chain logistics.
500
The most commonly used spreadsheet on the market today.
What is Microsoft Excel.
500
Software used to handle transportation operations.
What is a transportation management system (TMS)
500
Bar codes and RFID tags are the most commonly used identification systems. Two addition types referred to in our text are:
What is the magnetic stripe and optical systems.
500
Logistics principles and concepts are used in what type jobs?