The Global Supply Chain
UPS or FedEx plays what role in the supply?
Transporter
What is the most common piece of equipment in most large distribution centers?
Lift Truck/Fork lift
What term describes the process of finding a better way of meeting customer needs?
Quality Improvement
You should hold loads ________ your body when carrying a heavy load.
Close to
Injuries from ____________ are one of the top causes of injuries in the workplace.
Slips and falls
This type of inventory includes all the materials being currently worked on.
What is Work-In-Progress inventory?
What is an advantage of a gas lift truck over an electric lift truck?
Heavier loads, faster refueling, weather resistant
True or False: Quality Control is the process used to ensure that products meet or exceed customer expectations and are delivered on time and without damage.
True
Who is responsible for the safe operation of material handling equipment?
Everyone, or the manufacturer, employer, and employees
This federal agency is responsible for labeling, packaging, and safety of food products.
FDA
What is the proper order of the global supply chain cycle from beginning to end?
Suppliers, Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Transporters, Customers
Which of the following is true about lift trucks?
Electric trucks are not affected by weather like gas trucks can be.
Gas trucks can handle heavier loads than electric trucks.
Gas trucks are more environmentally friendly than electric trucks.
Electric trucks are generally louder than gas trucks
Gas trucks can handle heavier loads than electric trucks.
What are the four steps in the PDCA cycle?
Plan, Do, Check, Act
Preventive maintenance is dealing with a malfunction ____________ it occurred/occurs.
Before
State governments may set standards that are _______________ than OSHA’s federal standards.
More rigorous
The life cycle of material flowing through the supply chain is an _______________, _____________ process.
The life cycle of material flowing through the supply chain is an integrated, interconnected process.
Give an example of manual material handling equipment.
Hand truck, pallet jack, picking cart, wheelbarrow
The Japanese term, kaizen, means:
Continuous Improvement
Safe lifting practices include (name at least 3):
Get a secure grip, use both hands when possible, avoid jerking, keep load close to body, use legs to push up the load, do not twist, use team lifts, work in the power zone, use angled shelving, add extra handles for better grip, check for stability and weight, wear appropriate shoes, etc.
This is the science of designing and arranging tools people use to reduce the risk of injury is called ______.
Ergonomics
What is the term meaning to unload and reload materials/inventory without being put in storage?
Cross-docking
This piece of equipment can be a portable or stationery device that lifts a platform to the height of the trailer or railcar dock to pick up the load.
Scissor Lift
The systematic examination of a quality systems carried out by an independent reviewer is called:
Quality Audit
Who enforces and sets PPE standards and usage?
OSHA
A ________ is a detailed assessment of each step needed to identify potential threats to workers safety.
Hazard Analysis