Question 1

Discuss in detail the various tradeoffs that affect distribution operations.

Accepted Answer

One important interaction that must be c

Question 2

The primary facility operations focus is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The first facility consideration is to determine

Accepted Answer

A)  how close to 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 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.

Question 4

The roles of the distribution center include ____

Accepted Answer

A)  balancing supply and demand. 
B)  protecting against uncertainty and promoting transportation economies. 
C)  promoting transportation economies. 
D)  balancing supply and demand,protecting against uncertainty,and promoting transportation economies. 
A)  balancing supply and demand. 
B)  protecting against uncertainty and promoting transportation economies. 
C)  promoting transportation economies. 
D)  balancing supply and demand,protecting against uncertainty,and promoting transportation economies.

Question 5

A downside of direct delivery is

Accepted Answer

A)  that it takes product flow away from the distribution center. 
B)  can create higher transportation charges. 
C)  that customer may not like this method. 
D)  the product may not lead itself to this method. 
A)  that it takes product flow away from the distribution center. 
B)  can create higher transportation charges. 
C)  that customer may not like this method. 
D)  the product may not lead itself to this method.

Question 6

Define and discuss distribution KPIs.

Accepted Answer

Distribution KPIs are objective measures

Question 7

There are two options for product flow requirements of the supply chain.Name and discuss both,including any advantages and/or disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

(1)Direct shipment of goods from the man

Question 8

Sortation refers a type of conveyer equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the primary tradeoffs in DC design is equipment versus space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Contract warehousing is different than 3PL warehousing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Inventory handling,storage,and processing facilities help supply chains create time and place utility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Certain raw materials can be stored

Accepted Answer

A)  outside. 
B)  only in a 3PL facility. 
C)  upside down. 
D)  anywhere. 
A)  outside. 
B)  only in a 3PL facility. 
C)  upside down. 
D)  anywhere.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Name the four internal measures,and select two to discuss.

Accepted Answer

Distribution cost efficiency is critical

Question 16

The drawback of centralized inventory is the long distance to customers,which typically produces longer lead times and higher transportation costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The primary tradeoffs and relationships include the following

Accepted Answer

A)  Space vs.equipment 
B)  Equipment vs.people 
C)  People vs.space 
D)  All of these answers 
A)  Space vs.equipment 
B)  Equipment vs.people 
C)  People vs.space 
D)  All of these answers

Question 18

A common fulfillment strategy of many firms is to use the normal distribution network for most items including their low velocity items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 produces longer lead times and 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 produces longer lead times and higher transportation costs.

Question 20

Asset utilization is a very important aspect of

Accepted Answer

A)  KPIs. 
B)  3PL distribution facilities. 
C)  commercial distribution facilities. 
D)  private distribution facilities. 
A)  KPIs. 
B)  3PL distribution facilities. 
C)  commercial distribution facilities. 
D)  private distribution facilities.

Discuss in detail the various tradeoffs that affect distribution operations.

The primary facility operations focus is

The first facility consideration is to determine

The roles of the distribution center include ____

A downside of direct delivery is

Define and discuss distribution KPIs.

There are two options for product flow requirements of the supply chain.Name and discuss both,including any advantages and/or disadvantages?

Sortation refers a type of conveyer equipment.

One of the primary tradeoffs in DC design is equipment versus space.

Contract warehousing is different than 3PL warehousing.

Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

Inventory handling,storage,and processing facilities help supply chains create time and place utility.

Certain raw materials can be stored

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

Name the four internal measures,and select two to discuss.

The drawback of centralized inventory is the long distance to customers,which typically produces longer lead times and higher transportation costs.

The primary tradeoffs and relationships include the following

A common fulfillment strategy of many firms is to use the normal distribution network for most items including their low velocity items.

The drawback of centralized inventory is:

Asset utilization is a very important aspect of

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

Discuss in detail the various tradeoffs that affect distribution operations.

The primary facility operations focus is

The first facility consideration is to determine

The roles of the distribution center include ____

A downside of direct delivery is

Define and discuss distribution KPIs.

There are two options for product flow requirements of the supply chain.Name and discuss both,including any advantages and/or disadvantages?

Sortation refers a type of conveyer equipment.

One of the primary tradeoffs in DC design is equipment versus space.

Contract warehousing is different than 3PL warehousing.

Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

Inventory handling,storage,and processing facilities help supply chains create time and place utility.

Certain raw materials can be stored

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

Name the four internal measures,and select two to discuss.

The drawback of centralized inventory is the long distance to customers,which typically produces longer lead times and higher transportation costs.

The primary tradeoffs and relationships include the following

A common fulfillment strategy of many firms is to use the normal distribution network for most items including their low velocity items.

The drawback of centralized inventory is:

Asset utilization is a very important aspect of

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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