lesson 7 warehousing

Question 1

[Product Handling]

active pick location replenishment, space consolidation.

Answer 1

In-storage product handling

Question 2

[Product Handling]

loading and verification of outbound transportation equipment.

Answer 2

Shipping

Question 3

[Warehouse Operations]

Give at least 1 Automated systems

Answer 3

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Order selection.
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Automated storage
& retrieval systems (AS/RS).

Question 4

[Warehouse Operations]

Give at least 1 Semi-Automated systems

Answer 4

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Automated guided vehicles (AGV).
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Sortation.
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Robotics.
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Flow racks.

Question 5

[Warehouse Operations –Secondary Warehouse Operations]

reducing pilferage and damage.

Answer 5

Security

Question 6

[Warehouse Operations –Secondary Warehouse Operations]

role preventative maintenance plays in safety and asset protection.

Answer 6

Safety & maintenance

Question 7

Most Expensive Packaging Protection Mode

Answer 7

Air

Question 8

Second most Expensive Packaging Protection Mode

Answer 8

Truck

Question 9

operational strategy to add value within the supply chain process.

Answer 9

Service benefits

Question 10

Large shipments are broken down for smaller deliveries to multiple customer destinations.

Answer 10

Break-bulk

Question 11

One major difference with a mixing facility is the addition of product already sitting in the warehouse, such as Product D.

Answer 11

In-transit Mixing

Question 12

[Warehouse Operations –Secondary Warehouse Operations]

of critical importance, maintaining an accurate account of product on hand within the warehouse (example, physical inventories, cycle count programs).

Answer 12

Accuracy & audits

Question 13

[Warehouse Operations –Secondary Warehouse Operations]

numerous factors at play within a warehouse.

Answer 13

Environmental concerns and regulatory environment–

Question 13

the 10 OSHA standards most frequently included in the agency’s citations were:

Give at least 4

Answer 13

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Forklifts
2.
Hazard communication
3.
Electrical, wiring methods
4.
Electrical, system design
5.
Guarding floor & wall openings and holes
6.
Exits
7.
Mechanical power transmission
8.
Respiratory protection
9.
Lockout-tagout
10.
Portable fire extinguishers

Question 14

operational strategy to save money by using a storage point.

Answer 14

Economic benefits

Question 15

Product from multiple sources is mixed to form orders shipped to multiple customers

Answer 15

Cross-dock

Question 16

At low volumes. which can operate on a per unit basis, are generally more economical?

A. Private
B. Public
C. Contract

Answer 16

B. Public

Question 17

operated by “niche experts” providing customized service with long-term relationships.

Answer 17

Contract

Question 18

typically operated by the firm owning the product.
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Control.
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Flexibility.
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Cost.
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Intangibles.

Answer 18

Private

Question 19

[Warehousing –Impact of More Warehouses]

Give 2

Answer 19

Improve service level due to reduction of average service time to customers.
Increase overhead and set-up costs.
Reduce transportation costs in a certain range.
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Reduce outbound transportation costs.
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Increase inbound transportation costs.
Increase inventory costs due to a larger safety stock.

Question 20

[Warehouse Operations -Storage]

focused on quick movement and flexibility; emphasis on picking and put-away productivity

Answer 20

Active storage

Question 21

[Warehouse Operations -Storage]

focused on long-term storage; emphasis on maximum space utilization.

Answer 21

Extended storage

Question 22

[Modern warehouses use a variety of integrated systems to achieve efficient operations.]

complimentary to WMS systems, include directed supportive technology such as RF and light-directed.

Answer 22

Information Directed Systems–

Question 23

system running operations within four walls of the warehouse, varying levels of functionality.

Answer 23

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)–

Question 24

system for monitoring trailers in external facility “yard” and managing delivery/pickup appointment schedule.

Answer 24

Yard Management Systems (YMS)