Session 9 Flashcards
1
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Automated guided vehicle (AGV)
A
A mobile robot used to move materials between locations in a warehouse or factory
2
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Materials handling equiment (MHE)
A
A term used to describe the various type of equipment for handling inventory
3
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Socio-techinal systems (STS)
A
Promotes joint optimization of the technical and social system: quality of work life; employee participation in system design; and semi autonomous work groups
4
Q
Value-adding activities
A
Supply chain activities that enhance products to increase the customer’s perceptions of those products’ benefit
5
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Warehouse management system (WMS)
A
Software that manages materials and freight movement throughout the warehouse
