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Question 1

Why does Walmart not offer discounts

Answer 1

Fluctuations, leading to bullwhip effect

Question 2

3 Distribution Types (+ 1 extra)

Answer 2

Direct Shipping
WareHousing
Cross Docking
Lateral Shipment (between facilities)

Question 3

3 Unit load cross-docking types

Parcel Cross docking definition

Mixed Cross docking

Answer 3

One-touch (truck to truck)
Single-Stage
Two-Stage

Man Conveyor

Hybrid of others (ex. fresh food refrigerated)

Question 4

2 TYPES OF CROSS-DOCKING OPERATIONS

Answer 4

Pre-Sorted = supplier prepares shipment

Pick-to-Zero = cross dock facility does preparing

Question 5

3 factors needed for cross docking

Answer 5

Advanced information system
Shared info
Lots of trucks

Question 6

Cross dock location depends on

Answer 6

Lead time acceptable

Full trucks possible

Question 7

DOMINANT cost in physical distribution

(focus on the biggest contributor)

Higher Value Products are often dominant in __ cost
Cheap products are usually dominant in ___ cost

Answer 7

1. Transport Cost
2. Inventory Cost (opportunity cost + risk of not selling)
3. Handling Cost

Inventory Cost
Handling Cost

Question 8

Walmart dominant in __ cost

Answer 8

Transport

Question 9

Type of warehouse for

Fast Moving Goods
Slow Moving Goods

Answer 9

Regional

National

Question 10

First Tier vs Second Tier Warehouse

Answer 10

1st tier = large volume, low variety

2nd = low volume, high variety