Warehousing Mix-Up 1
What is one potential consequence of failing to keep accurate inventory records?
A. Reduced storage space needs
B. Decreased ability to find items
B. Decreased ability to find items
An organization is concerned about the high costs of sorting large appliances and wants to know if the long ter, profit makes the risk worth it. Which role would be MOST involved in making this decision?
Who is the Chief Supply Chain Officer?
Which management role in a supply chain facility oversees the movement of merchandise that comes into the facility and its distribution to customers?
Who is the Logistics Manager?
An Entrepreneur starting a direct-to-consumer online business wants products to get their customers quickly. What type of supply chain facility should they use?
What is a Fulfillment Center?
What term refers to the amount of usable storage space that is available to hold inventory?
What is Capacity?
What is the amount (number) of personnel and materials handling equipment required to operate a new supply chain facility called?
What is Handling Costs?
What are some KEY responsibilities of a supply chain facility supervisor?
A. Maintaining accurate records of stock transactions and supervising the logistics team
B. Reviewing timelines of scheduled deliveries, tracking inventory levels, and training new warehouse associates
B. Reviewing timelines of scheduled deliveries, tracking inventory levels, and training new warehouse associates
Who is responsible for regulating certain food, drugs, cosmetic and medical products?
Who is the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
What is the circular chain concept in reverse logistics?
A continuous system where products can be repurposed and reused
What is the Zero Waste goal for businesses?
A. To reduce carbon emissions
B. To ensure that nothing is hauled away to a landfill
B. To ensure that nothing is hauled away to a landfill
What task MUST be performed by the receiving department to verify incoming goods?
A. Inspecting merchandise against purchase orders
B. Preparing carrier shipping labels
A. Inspecting merchandise against purchase orders
Which process prevents product damage, reduces handling costs, and facilitates delivery?
What is Packing?
What is the impact of poor communication between management and associates in a supply chain facility?
A. Reduced Operational Costs
B. Decreased efficiency and potential errors
B. Decreased efficiency and potential errors
Taking care of the planet and its resources and protecting the environment.
What is sustainability?
Which Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is calculated by dividing total lines picked by hours worked during a shift?
What is Shift Productivity?
During the shipping stage, why is labeling boxes so important?
A. The label says when the box should be delivered
B. The label says where the box is going
B. The label says where the box is going
Which technology assists associates in finding the right storage location during the put-away process?
What is Barcode Scanners?
Which party typically incurs the costs associated with a products recall?
A. Wholesaler
B. Manufacturer
B. Manufacturer
What is PRIMARY goal of adopting lean management strategies in supply chain facilities?
What is Streamlining operations to reduce costs?
What is the right way to stack an item?
What is heaviest to lightest and even and straight?
What system records scanned information that includes any shortages or damaged goods, after the receiving associate inspects and scans the merchandise?
A. Warehouse Management System
B. Distribution Center Inventory Tracker
A. Warehouse Management System
Which document notifies the receiving department about an incoming shipment before it arrives at the facility?
What is the PRIMARY reason for initiating a product recall in reverse logistics process?
A. Seasonal Merchandise
B. Manufacturer Safety Concerns
B. Manufacturer Safety Concerns
All activities associated with the backward movement of material from the customer to the retailer to the manufacturer, or from the retailer to the the manufacturer.
What is reverse logistics?
Why is it important for associates to follow safety procedures during cycle counts?
To avoid accidents and injuries