QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Relationship of US Survey Feet to Meters.
Answer: 1ft = 0.3048006m
◍ Which of the following is a disadvantage of zone picking?.
Answer: requires effective coordination and communication between zones
to ensure timely order consolidation
◍ a benchmarking group that provides performance comparisons for supply
chain, logistics, and transport practitioners across various sectors.
Answer: LogMark
◍ a system used in supply chain management to optimize the planning and
scheduling of manufacturing resources, including materials, labor, and
equipment.
Answer: Manufacturing Resource Planning II
◍ How does limited stacking capability affect space utilization in
non-palletized storage?.
Answer: Vertical space utilization is limited, requiring more floor space
◍ combines elements of both push and pull strategies (lean and agile), such as
make-to-order, which adjusts production based on actual demand.
Answer: hybrid systems
◍ Moving cargo via rivers and canals on barges. Often used as a fast and
sustainable alternative to connect ports with inland warehouses/distribution
facilities and vice versa-Ideal for heavy, oversized, breakbulk, and bulk
shipments over long distances within the country.
, Answer: Inland Waterway (Barge) Transportation
◍ What is the primary benefit of integrating Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) systems with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)?.
Answer: streamlining workflows and enhance data accuracy across the
organization
◍ rod, pole, or perch =.
Answer: 16.5 USft18 rods = 297 ft300-297=3 ft difference or 1 yd
◍ a situation where a part of a system or organization is optimized without
consideration to the whole operation, leading to a less effective overall
outcome.
Answer: Sub-optimization
◍ involves creating virtual boundaries using GPS or RFID to monitor the
movement of assets and vehicles within a defined area- This allows for
automated alerts and updates.
Answer: geofencing
◍ Light traveling through the atmosphere is bent by the change in air density.
This refraction makes objects that are on the horizon appear:.
Answer: higher than actual
◍ the traditional picking method where workers collect items from storage
locations based on paper lists or handheld devices.
Answer: manual picking
◍ the modernized approach to supply chain management that utilizes advanced
technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI),
and big data analytics to enhance efficiency, speed, and flexibility in
operations.
Answer: Supply Chain 4.0
◍ an international treaty under the World Trade Organization (WTO)aims to
protect human, animal, and plant life or health from risks related to food
safety and animal and plant diseases.
, Answer: Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary
Measures - SPS Agreement
◍ high-density storage systems that allow forklifts to access pallets stored on
rails.
Answer: Drive-in and drive-through racking
◍ an inventory management method that constantly monitors stock levels and
triggers new orders when inventory falls below a predetermined threshold,
known as the reorder point.
Answer: continuous review system
◍ emphasizes understanding and meeting customer needs first, then aligning
the supply chain to fulfill those demands efficiently and cost-effectively.
Answer: Demand Chain Management (DCM)
◍ Assets, Cost, Data, Flexibility, Inventory, Orders, Productivity, and Time.
Answer: metrics categories of the SCOR Model
◍ What is a key factor in deciding whether to outsource logistics operations?.
Answer: evaluating how much of the operation will be outsourced and
which third-party logistics provider to choose
◍ tailors layouts to specific industry needs or product characteristics, unlike
general warehouses-example: installing fire sprinklers due to hazardous
goods.
Answer: Specialized warehouse design
◍ inventory that a business has purchased or produced but is unable to sell,
often because it is outdated, damaged, or no longer in demand.
Answer: dead stock
◍ a supply chain strategy where retailers purchase goods directly from
suppliers at the factory, taking responsibility for transporting the goods to
their stores.
Answer: Factory gate pricing (FGP)
◍ |a b c d| and the equation for the dorm areax + by = ccx + dy = fWhat is this