Question 1

The primary facility operations focus is:

Accepted Answer

A)  on the movement and storage of product. 
B)  on inventory control and personnel issues. 
C)  in making sure KPIs are fulfilled. 
D)  the WMS system. 
A)  on the movement and storage of product. 
B)  on inventory control and personnel issues. 
C)  in making sure KPIs are fulfilled. 
D)  the WMS system. A

Question 2

The drawback of centralized inventory is:

Accepted Answer

A)  that it undercuts the dispersed distribution concept. 
B)  that it increases the amount of inventory required. 
C)  strains the ability of the carrier network. 
D)  that it extends lead times and results in higher transportation costs. 
A)  that it undercuts the dispersed distribution concept. 
B)  that it increases the amount of inventory required. 
C)  strains the ability of the carrier network. 
D)  that it extends lead times and results in higher transportation costs. D

Question 3

Contract warehousing is different than 3PL warehousing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

KPIs cannot be used in connection with distribution center activities as they do not provide tangible, relevant data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

WMS is more than a simple database that provides stock location information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One of the primary tradeoffs at the facility level is space versus equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Distribution operations help organizations overcome challenges, support other processes, and take advantage of economies of scale. Name and briefly discuss five roles that these operations play.

Accepted Answer

-Balancing supply and demand-Whether sea

Question 8

Organizations may benefit substantially from the establishment of one or several warehouses to reduce transportation costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Customers use distribution KPIs to objectively assess the speed of service provided by the distribution operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Proper product slotting can improve labor productivity and generate other advantages for the organization and its customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One important interaction that must be considered is the tradeoff between distribution and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation 
B)  finance 
C)  marketing 
D)  services 
A)  transportation 
B)  finance 
C)  marketing 
D)  services

Question 12

The first facility consideration is to determine the size of each operation within the network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Asset utilization is very important in a 3PL warehouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When designing a DC, what interior layout objectives and slotting principles must be considered? Why?

Accepted Answer

The main objective of slotting is to min

Question 15

Name the five product handling functions and discuss each.

Accepted Answer

Product handling involves five primary p

Question 16

After the layout of the operations is determined, attention shifts to the facility size of the operations within the distribution operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the choices for facility ownership, including public and contract warehousing.

Accepted Answer

The final piece of a network design stra

Question 18

When establishing a distribution strategy, the first and most obvious consideration is the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss facility layout and what factors should be considered.

Accepted Answer

After the facility size is determined, a

Question 20

The first facility consideration is to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  how close to the source it should be. 
B)  the size of each operation within the network. 
C)  how close to the customer it should be. 
D)  where competitors are located. 
A)  how close to the source it should be. 
B)  the size of each operation within the network. 
C)  how close to the customer it should be. 
D)  where competitors are located.

The primary facility operations focus is:

The drawback of centralized inventory is:

Contract warehousing is different than 3PL warehousing.

KPIs cannot be used in connection with distribution center activities as they do not provide tangible, relevant data.

WMS is more than a simple database that provides stock location information.

One of the primary tradeoffs at the facility level is space versus equipment.

Distribution operations help organizations overcome challenges, support other processes, and take advantage of economies of scale. Name and briefly discuss five roles that these operations play.

Organizations may benefit substantially from the establishment of one or several warehouses to reduce transportation costs.

Customers use distribution KPIs to objectively assess the speed of service provided by the distribution operation.

Proper product slotting can improve labor productivity and generate other advantages for the organization and its customers.

One important interaction that must be considered is the tradeoff between distribution and _____.

The first facility consideration is to determine the size of each operation within the network.

Asset utilization is very important in a 3PL warehouse.

When designing a DC, what interior layout objectives and slotting principles must be considered? Why?

Name the five product handling functions and discuss each.

After the layout of the operations is determined, attention shifts to the facility size of the operations within the distribution operation.

Discuss the choices for facility ownership, including public and contract warehousing.

When establishing a distribution strategy, the first and most obvious consideration is the product.

Discuss facility layout and what factors should be considered.

The first facility consideration is to determine:

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Distribution and Omni Channel Network Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation

Aligning Supply Chains

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology

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Exam 10: Distribution

The primary facility operations focus is:

The drawback of centralized inventory is:

Contract warehousing is different than 3PL warehousing.

KPIs cannot be used in connection with distribution center activities as they do not provide tangible, relevant data.

WMS is more than a simple database that provides stock location information.

One of the primary tradeoffs at the facility level is space versus equipment.

Distribution operations help organizations overcome challenges, support other processes, and take advantage of economies of scale. Name and briefly discuss five roles that these operations play.

Organizations may benefit substantially from the establishment of one or several warehouses to reduce transportation costs.

Customers use distribution KPIs to objectively assess the speed of service provided by the distribution operation.

Proper product slotting can improve labor productivity and generate other advantages for the organization and its customers.

One important interaction that must be considered is the tradeoff between distribution and _____.

The first facility consideration is to determine the size of each operation within the network.

Asset utilization is very important in a 3PL warehouse.

When designing a DC, what interior layout objectives and slotting principles must be considered? Why?

Name the five product handling functions and discuss each.

After the layout of the operations is determined, attention shifts to the facility size of the operations within the distribution operation.

Discuss the choices for facility ownership, including public and contract warehousing.

When establishing a distribution strategy, the first and most obvious consideration is the product.

Discuss facility layout and what factors should be considered.

The first facility consideration is to determine:

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Distribution and Omni Channel Network Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation

Aligning Supply Chains

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters