Question 1

Distribution facilities can provide numerous services,depending on the requirements of the supply chain.Which does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  assortment 
B)  accumulation 
C)  allocation 
D)  activity 
A)  assortment 
B)  accumulation 
C)  allocation 
D)  activity D

Question 2

A firm would investigate external distribution services if

Accepted Answer

A)  they want network flexabilty. 
B)  they do not feel that they have the core competency to operate a facility. 
C)  the product is too difficult to handle. 
D)  they do not own a warehouse. 
A)  they want network flexabilty. 
B)  they do not feel that they have the core competency to operate a facility. 
C)  the product is too difficult to handle. 
D)  they do not own a warehouse. A

Question 3

Slotting is defined as the placement of product in a facility for the purpose of optimizing materials handling and space efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Potential labor problems for distribution centers are because of

Accepted Answer

A)  Low pay and long hours 
B)  Competition from nearby firms 
C)  The graying of America 
D)  Awareness of these job opportunities 
A)  Low pay and long hours 
B)  Competition from nearby firms 
C)  The graying of America 
D)  Awareness of these job opportunities

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The final piece of a network design stra

Question 8

Name the five product handling functions and discuss each.

Accepted Answer

Product handling involves five primary p

Question 9

Discuss facility layout,and what factors are to be considered.

Accepted Answer

After the facility size is determined,at

Question 10

Hourly labor is a problem for distribution centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the network design issues is inventory positioning.Name both strategies,and discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Inventory positioning focuses on the iss

Question 12

Define and discuss WMS.

Accepted Answer

The core software used to manage fulfill

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cross docks typically increase transportation costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Product handling includes both receiving and shipping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Speed is of the essence; running efficient distribution facilities and networks are not nearly as critical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Fulfillment facilities help organizations overcome challenges,support other processes,and take advantage of economies of scale.Name the five roles,and define and discuss them.

Accepted Answer

1.Balancing supply and demand.Whether se

Question 20

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

Distribution facilities can provide numerous services,depending on the requirements of the supply chain.Which does not belong?

A firm would investigate external distribution services if

Slotting is defined as the placement of product in a facility for the purpose of optimizing materials handling and space efficiency.

Potential labor problems for distribution centers are because of

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

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

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

Name the five product handling functions and discuss each.

Discuss facility layout,and what factors are to be considered.

Hourly labor is a problem for distribution centers.

One of the network design issues is inventory positioning.Name both strategies,and discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Define and discuss WMS.

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

Cross docks typically increase transportation costs.

Product handling includes both receiving and shipping.

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

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

Speed is of the essence; running efficient distribution facilities and networks are not nearly as critical.

Fulfillment facilities help organizations overcome challenges,support other processes,and take advantage of economies of scale.Name the five roles,and define and discuss them.

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

Supply Chain Management: An Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation: Managing the Flow of the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Managing Reverse Flows in the Supply Chain

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

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Exam 11: Distribution Managing Fulfillment Operations

Distribution facilities can provide numerous services,depending on the requirements of the supply chain.Which does not belong?

A firm would investigate external distribution services if

Slotting is defined as the placement of product in a facility for the purpose of optimizing materials handling and space efficiency.

Potential labor problems for distribution centers are because of

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

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

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

Name the five product handling functions and discuss each.

Discuss facility layout,and what factors are to be considered.

Hourly labor is a problem for distribution centers.

One of the network design issues is inventory positioning.Name both strategies,and discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Define and discuss WMS.

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

Cross docks typically increase transportation costs.

Product handling includes both receiving and shipping.

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

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

Speed is of the essence; running efficient distribution facilities and networks are not nearly as critical.

Fulfillment facilities help organizations overcome challenges,support other processes,and take advantage of economies of scale.Name the five roles,and define and discuss them.

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

Supply Chain Management: An Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation: Managing the Flow of the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Managing Reverse Flows in the Supply Chain

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters