FF&E Flashcards
Packing List
list the contents of each package
Bill of Lading
a detailed list of a shipment of goods in the form of a receipt given by the carrier to the person consigning the goods.
Freight Bill
an invoice from a logistics company that details the various costs charged for moving freight
Contact Carriers
Have contracted delivery services only with particular companies.
Common Carriers
Offer delivery services to the public. Responsibility of goods is with titleholder.
Private Carriers
Own and operate their own trucks to move their own products. Responsibility for goods lies with the private carrier.
What does FOB stand for?
Free on board
What does FOB Factory mean?
means the vendor will load goods onto the truck, train, or another mode of transportation. Then, the goods’’ title, or ownership, transfers to the buyer at the factory.
the buyer needs to be prepared to pay for the transportation and have the goods insured.
FOB Destination
FOB (free on board) destination means that the seller retains title to the goods while in transit, because the title is transferred at the destination (delivery).
What is the UCC and what do they do?
assigns risks by allowing the factory and vendor to use “F.O.B. factory” or “F.O.B. destination” to determine at what point title is transferred and who is at risk for shipping damage.
What is an expressed warranty?
Promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product’s performance, quality or condition that form the “basis of the bargain”. In effect, the basis of the bargain means that the information provided is what primarily influences the decision of the buyer.
The risk of furniture being damaged during shipment is assigned by the:
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Assign risk allowing factory and vendor to use “F.O.B. factory” or “F.O.B. destination” to determine at what point title is tranfered
What the steps for procurement?
1.) client signs contract
2.) designer issues P.O.
3.) Vendor issues acknowledgement
4.) Designer checks acknowledgement
5.) Vendor issues invoice to designer or party responsible for payment
What is a packing list?
a packing list itemizes the contents of each package
What is a bill of lading?
Legal document issues by carrier to a shipper that details types, quanity, and destination of the goods (also serves as receipt)
What is a freight bill?
invoice from logistics company that details the various charges for moving freight
What is a propietary bid?
Specific brand name, manufacturer, pattern, color, etc.
What is a base bid?
Like proprietary but will allow equal substitute like a different manufacturer
Describe a prescriptive specification type.
This describes “what it is”
It is Closed: meaning, no product can be used on the project other than what is specified
Types:
Proprietary = most restrictive because it lists out exactly what to use
Base-bid = calls out what is to be used but allows equal substitution
Describe performance specification type.
Describes “what is does”
Open = allows the contractor to suggest substitutions for the specified items
Types
Descriptive = describes expected performance
Reference = lists the finish, material, or other product just not the trade name
Master Specification = prewritten guide specs
Which of the following correctly orders the paperwork necessary during the procurement process for furniture:
(A) purchase order, acknowledgement, sales agreement, bill of lading, freight bill
(B) purchase order, sales agreement, acknowledgment, bill of lading, packing list
(C) sales agreement, acknowledgment, purchase order, packing list, freight bill
(D) sales agreement, purchase order, acknowledgment, bill of lading, packing list
(D) sales agreement, purchase order, acknowledgment, bill of lading, packing list
The sales agreement is signed by the client to approve the process of ordering.
Which of the following is a method of integrating power and communications within a panel-based systems furniture product?
(A) above-ceiling power feed
(B) mag safe wireless
(C) floor trough system
(D) rigid conduit sheath
(E) belt-line distribution
(E) belt-line distribution
the outlets and channels are approximately 30 inches above the base of the panel. That height allows for plug-in above the work surface. a vertical channel along one side of the panel brings the service from floor entries or base feeds up to the belt-line feed unit
What is the most common method of running power to furniture systems?
Base Feed System
a trough runs along the base of each panel and contains separate channels for electrical conduit and telecommunications cables.
