Course Code: OPMT $1175$

Course Name: Warehouse Management

Title: Assignment $2$

Student Name$($s$)$: $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ Date: $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$

Instructions:

The following Learning Outcomes will be assessed in this assignment:

$$ Describe appropriate techniques for storing and handling inventory within the warehouse

$$ Describe appropriate techniques for picking and preparing inventory for shipping or production

$$ Describe the automatic technology used in the warehouse

$$ Describe the use of a WMS in planning warehouse activities

Assignment Description

For this assignment, you will be responsible for doing research outside of class on one topic and then sharing your information in class with students who have researched a different topic. You will be assessed on the quality of the research you do outside of class and on the quality and clarity of the information you share with your classmates in class.

Assignment Structure:

Before next class:

$$ Use the two sources provided below and two of your own sources to answer the questions for your assignment.

$$ Budget for $2-3$ hours before next class to complete this assignment

$$ Submit your completed assignment $2$ days before your next class

$$ You will be graded on the completeness and quality of your answers $($Written assignment: $50\%$ of the assignment grade$).$

Next class:

$$ In the next class, you will be divided into small groups and take turns sharing the information you collected on your topic with students who researched another topic.

$$ When you are sharing your information, you are expected to explain your information clearly and answer any questions. When you are listening to the other students, you are expected to take notes on their content and ask questions as needed.

$$ You will be graded by your group members on your level of involvement in the group activity and on the quality and clarity of your content $($Peer evaluation: $50\%$ of the assignment grade$)$

Grading

$1)$ Written Assignment $/50\%$

$2)$ Peer Assignment $/50\%$

Total $=/100$

Assignment is worth $15\%$ of course grade.

Note: A rubric has been provided to help guide you in developing your assignment and to provide clarity on the grading criteria.

This assignment is due in week $8.$ As per your course outline.

Evaluation: $100$ Marks $(15\%$ of Final Grade$)$

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Assignment Questions $$ Delivery Methods

Total $=/50$

Complete the answers below by using the provided sources.

$1.$ Warehouse Science

$2.$ Distribution Planning & Control $(3$rd edition$)$

Find $2$ other sources that helped you and write the name of the sources below. $(4$ points$)$

$1.$

$2.$

Questions:

$1)$ Having the inventory available for delivery is essential. There are several methods for controlling stock, all designed to provide an efficient system for deciding what, when and how much to order. List five methods for controlling stock and describe two of these methods in detail. $(5$ points$)$

$2)$ Before we start retrieving the inventory that has been put away, it is essential to stock the inventory effectively. List and describe $5$ methods to stock inventory effectively in the warehouse? $(5$ points$)$

$3)$ Prior to picking inventory for delivery, there are many ways to label warehouse locations. Define these industry terms for labelling locations. $(4$ points$)$

a$)$ Location:

b$)$ Shelf $($AKA row$).$

c$)$ Racks $($AKA units or section$)$

d$)$ Aisle

$4)$ A customer request triggers a demand for products and services in the supply chain. List $4$ critical customer order management concerns. $(4$ points$)$

$5)$ A customer order entered into a Manufacturing system or Distribution system will create a document which the warehouse will need to action. What is the name of this Document? $(2$ point$)$

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$6)$ Within the warehouse there are a number of inventory transactions taking place. List $3$ different transactions. $(3$ points$)$

$7)$ Describe the $4$ options for $$picking$$ inventory for delivery? Include the advantages and disadvantages for each option. $(4$ points$)$

$8)$ List $3$ automated technologies used within the delivery method and explain why are they effective? $(3$ points$)$

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$9)$Packaging$$ in a warehouse helps to serve a function. List and describe how efficient packaging helps in assist in the warehouse activities: $(4$ points$)$

$10)$ Define $$Unitization$$ and describe the $3$ benefits for the $$delivery method$$ activities: $(4$ points$)$

$11)$ When palletizing freight for shipping, list $5$ Dos & Don$$ts$?(5$ points$)$

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$12)$ Within the warehouse there are many appropriate techniques required for the Delivery process. A system some organizations use to help with the Delivery Process activities is called a War