Question 31 (1 point)

What are the first and last steps in the order cycle?

Question 31 options:

Order receipt and order picking

Order picking and order staging

Order picking and order delivery

Order receipt and order delivery

Question 32 (1 point)

What critical information does distribution requirements planning (DRP) require to be an effective distribution tool?

Question 32 options:

Total material handling costs

Accurate warehouse layouts

Travel distances between distribution links

Accurate warehouse forecasts of demand

Question 33 (1 point)

When considering the option to purchase a large amount of inventory to take advantage of price/volume discounts, which of the following is usually NOT a major factor to consider?

Question 33 options:

Unit price

Shipment packaging

Amount of warehouse space required

Number of units arriving

Question 34 (1 point)

What is the most important benefit of cross-docking activity?

Question 34 options:

Reduced need of warehouse space

Increased customer satisfaction

Reduced material handling costs

Increased number of shipping bays

Question 35 (1 point)

Which of the following BEST explains has Wal-Mart been so successful implementing a distribution and warehousing strategy that so closely meets their requirements?

Question 35 options:

Their large purchasing volumes gives them power over their suppliers

Warehouses are located strategically within large urban customer areas

They have a large experienced warehouse and supply chain workforce

They have invested significantly in ERP systems