QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ distribution center (DC). Answer: Typically a finished goods
warehouse designed for demand-driven rapid distribution to retailers
(retail distribution centers), wholesalers, or direct shipments to
customers (order fulfillment centers).
◉ pick-to-voice system. Answer: A method of performing order-picking
activities in a warehouse or distribution center using verbal commands.
◉ pick-to-light. Answer: A pick system that uses software to light up
displays at each pick location and determines how much needs to be
picked. The picker uses this as their requirement to pull for that
particular order to set of orders.
◉ warehouse automation. Answer: The utilization of mechanical or
electronic devices to complete tasks related to storing, retrieving and
moving inventory as a substitute for labor resources.
◉ picker-to-part system. Answer: A materials handling approach for
order picking, where the picker goes to where the product is located
(e.g., forklift, order picking trucks, etc.).
,◉ outsourcing. Answer: The process of having suppliers provide goods
and services that were previously provided internally.
◉ warehousing. Answer: The activities related to receiving, storing, and
shipping materials to and from production or distribution locations.
◉ software-as-a-service (SaaS). Answer: A software licensing and
distribution model that provides access to applications via the internet on
a subscription basis.
◉ stock keeping unit (SKU). Answer: In a distribution system, an item
at a particular geographic location. For example, one product stocked at
the plant and at six different distribution centers would represent seven
SKUs.
◉ Which option for storage location provides the most benefits for
picking crews?. Answer: xFixed-location
Random-location
◉ What should a prospective purchaser be particularly aware of when
inspecting an existing warehouse for use as a cross-docking facility?
(Check all that apply.). Answer: Adequate maneuvering space for
anticipated warehouse traffic
,Location of docks
◉ What is the key distinction between FEFO and FIFO methods of
inventory control in warehouses?. Answer: FEFO is more sensitive to lot
distinctions in the same SKU.
◉ What is the purpose of a dock leveler?. Answer: Allowing loading
equipment to drive into cargo area
◉ What is a correct feature of cross-docking warehouses?. Answer:
They are equipped to store product with special characteristics.
xThey may store little inventory.
The receiving and shipping docks may be combined for more rapid
transit.
They are laid out with very narrow aisles.
◉ Jib crane. Answer: Lifts vertically and swings in an arch horizontally.
◉ Boom conveyor. Answer: Capable of extending into cargo area
facilitate loading/unloading
, ◉ Narrow aisle turret. Answer: Lifts load and cab vertically and loads in
both directions.
◉ Reach truck. Answer: counterbalanced to extend into a pallet rack.
◉ AGV. Answer: .
Equipped with storage platform and guided by sensors
◉ What is the best definition of cube utilization?. Answer: Percentage of
available storage space used for that purpose
◉ What is the best way to describe the relationship between a business's
corporate strategy and its warehouse strategy?. Answer: The warehouse
strategy deploys assets to support the corporate strategy and goals.
◉ A cross-docking warehouse uses contractor drivers for outbound
shipments. What is the best strategy for using the driver during the
loading process?. Answer: Direct the driver to a lounge or waiting area.
◉ _______________ helps align supply and demand by locating
seasonal stock near its markets.. Answer: spot stocking