Deck 11: Packaging and Materials Handling

Question 1

A leading packaging consultant has indicated that improved packaging efficiency can lead to a typical client achieving a ___________ percent reduction in packaging,transportation,and warehousing costs.

A)5
B)7
C)10
D)14

Answer 1

10

Question 2

What has been described as the "last frontier" of logistics savings opportunities?

A)information technology
B)transportation consolidation
C)packaging inefficiencies
D)inventory management

Answer 2

packaging inefficiencies

Question 3

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals GHS)was developed by the ___________.

A)International Chamber of Commerce
B)World Trade Organization
C)World Bank
D)United Nations

Answer 3

United Nations

Question 4

Dimensional weight ___________.

A)considers a shipment's density to determine a shipment's billable weight
B)only applies to big and bulky items
C)is the same as a shipment's actual weight
D)tends to decrease shipping costs

Question 5

As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tends to be more stringent in ___________ countries than in ___________ countries.

A)larger;smaller
B)older;younger
C)economically developed;economically developing
D)smaller;larger

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of plastic packaging?

A)There is a lack of versatility.
B)It takes a long time to biodegrade.
C)Plastic packaging is cheaper than paper packaging.
D)Plastic litter can kill marine animals.

Question 7

A unit load involves ___________.

A)a convoy of railcars carrying the same product
B)loading an entire vehicle with shipments from three or fewer shippers
C)the usage of a pallet rack system of storage
D)consolidation of several units into larger units to improve efficiency in handling and to reduce shipping costs

Question 8

Three countries in the world,including the United States and Myanmar,do not use the metric system.What is the third country that doesn't use the metric system?

A)Algeria
B)Liberia
C)Argentina
D)Cambodia

Question 9

Properly designing a protective packaging system requires three important kinds of information.Which of the following is not one of the three kinds of information?

A)severity of the distribution environment
B)performance characteristics of the various cushion materials
C)fragility of the product to be protected
D)value of the product to be protected

Question 10

Products exist in ___________ forms,and each form has specific packaging requirements.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 11

Which of the following is not a key piece of classification and labeling information provided by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals GHS)?

A)signal word e.g. ,"danger")
B)picture of the chemical or hazardous material
C)symbol
D)hazard statement e.g. ,"severe projection hazard")

Question 12

A "box-maker's certificate" ___________.

A)indicates a box's environmental friendliness
B)is given in recognition of superior box-making ability
C)assures that boxes are free from any visible defects
D)assures railroads and motor carriers that boxes are sufficiently sturdy to meet their handling requirements

Question 13

Product density refers to a product's ___________.

A)volume
B)weight
C)weight per volume
D)fragility

Question 14

___________ systems consider the reverse flow of products,their reuse,and the marketing and distribution of recovered products.

A)Eco-friendly
B)Open-loop
C)Closed-loop
D)Dynamic

Question 15

___________ refers to materials used for the containment,protection,handling,delivery,and presentation of goods.

A)Materials management
B)Materials handling
C)Procurement
D)Packaging

Question 16

Each of the following is a shipping hazard that a package may be exposed to except:

A)retraction.
B)vibration.
C)compression.
D)rough handling.

Question 17

The building blocks concept is associated with which logistics function?

A)warehousing
B)packaging
C)materials handling
D)inventory management

Question 18

Which of the following is not an ethylene-sensitive product?

A)lettuce
B)watermelon
C)broccoli
D)tomatoes

Question 19

The text indicates that there has been a marked increase in the usage of reusable plastic containers by ___________.

A)apparel companies
B)book publishers
C)snack food companies
D)produce shippers

Question 20

Packaging serves ___________ general functions.

A)five
B)four
C)three
D)two

Question 21

All of the following are examples of handling equipment in materials handling except:

A)lift trucks.
B)cranes.
C)bins.
D)conveyor systems.

Question 22

From a space utilization perspective,one pallet occupies ___________ times more space than a plastic slip sheet.

A)80
B)60
C)40
D)20

Question 23

The physical characteristics of some goods change while they are moving in the logistics channel.

Question 24

With respect to density,a vehicle loaded with ___________ is most likely to cube out cubic capacity is filled before reaching its weight capacity).

A)grain
B)coal
C)soybeans
D)gravel

Question 25

___________ refers to the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or distribution center and between a building and a transportation service provider.

A)Physical distribution
B)Materials management
C)Warehousing
D)Materials handling

Question 26

It is important that the materials handling equipment be aligned with an organization's objectives,customers,and ___________.

A)suppliers
B)top management
C)products
D)stakeholders

Question 27

A dry bulk material's ___________ is important for determining the quantity that can be stored in a given location.

A)viscosity
B)specific gravity
C)angle of repose
D)market value

Question 28

A major advantage of the unit load is ___________.

A)its environmental friendliness
B)that mechanical devices can be substituted for manual labor
C)its value to companies that deal in small quantities
D)that it simplifies transportation requirements

Question 29

When new products or new packaging techniques are about to be introduced,it is somewhat advisable to have the packages pretested.

Question 30

Packaging and materials handling decisions can be made in isolation from other logistics activities.

Question 31

The ___________ is generally viewed as the basic unit in unit loading.

A)box
B)crate
C)pallet
D)container

Question 32

___________ refers to the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker.

A)Materials handling
B)Kinetics
C)Physiology
D)Ergonomics

Question 33

A major drawback to metal and plastic pallets is their ___________.

A)life span
B)price
C)weight
D)incompatibility with existing forklifts

Question 34

One general function of packaging is to identify the relevant product.

Question 35

The ___________ has established six international pallet size standards.

A)World Trade Organization
B)International Chamber of Commerce
C)International Standards Organization
D)United Nations

Question 36

The vast majority of pallets are made of ___________.

A)wood
B)plastic
C)fiberboard
D)metal

Question 37

Procurement can be thought of in terms of the building-blocks concept.

Question 38

The severity of the distribution environment is the primary consideration in properly designing a protective packaging system.

Question 39

Which of the following is not an example of materials handling storage equipment?

A)conveyor systems
B)racks
C)shelves
D)bins

Question 40

Certain products should not,for safety or health reasons,be packaged together.

Question 41

Most package labeling takes place at the end of the assembly line.

Question 42

The retail package is the basic unit in unit loading.

Question 43

The World Trade Organization has established six international pallet size standards.

Question 44

As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tend to be more stringent in larger countries based on population)than in smaller countries.

Question 45

Polyvinyl chloride PVC),commonly referred to as vinyl,is considered a friendly plastic because it has few,if any,potential side effects.

Question 46

Shipping hazards include vibrations,dropping,rough handling,and overexposure to extreme temperatures.

Question 47

The United States is the only country in the world that does not currently use the metric system of measurement.

Question 48

Carriers' tariffs and classifications influence the type of packaging and packing methods that must be used.

Question 49

The major advantage of the unit load is that it enables mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor.

Question 50

Reusable containers work best in a closed-loop system.

Question 51

When a unit load is secured to a pallet,it is more difficult for pilferage to take place.

Question 52

The International Chamber of Commerce developed the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals GHS).

Question 53

Plastic accounts for an overwhelming majority of the litter in marine habitats.

Question 54

Failure to comply with labeling guidelines can result in surcharges,administrative fees,or penalty charges.

Question 55

A product's dimensional weight dim weight)is the same as its actual weight.

Question 56

A "box maker's certificate" assures that boxes are free from any visible defects.

Question 57

Plastic packaging tends to be cheaper,more versatile,and more consumer-friendly than paper packaging.

Question 58

In the United States,the majority of pallets are made of wood.

Question 59

Compared to traditional plastic packaging,biodegradable plastic packaging requires more energy to produce.

Question 60

Transportation consolidation has been described as the "last frontier" of logistics savings opportunities.

Question 61

As a general rule,picker-to-part systems are preferable to part-to-picker systems.

Question 62

Weighing out refers to a container that has been weighed prior to its departure from a container yard.

Question 63

It is important that materials handling equipment be aligned with an organization's objectives,customers,and products.

Question 64

Automatic guided vehicles AGVs)are an example of mechanized materials handling equipment.

Question 65

Ergonomics refers to the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker.

Question 66

A material's angle of repose refers to the size of angle that would be formed by the side of a conical stack of that material.

Question 67

The standardization principle is generally regarded as the most important of the 10 materials handling principles.

Question 68

Materials handling deals with the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or DC and between a building and a transportation service provider.

Question 69

It has been suggested that automation becomes economically viable only when a facility handles at least 50,000 cartons a day.

Question 70

Advances in technology have created stronger plastics that can be used for slip sheets,and this has resulted in a corresponding decrease in damage rates.

Question 71

Iron ore is more likely than coal to cube out a vehicle i.e. ,equipment's cubic capacity is filled before reaching its weight capacity).

Question 72

Plastic pallets tend to be less expensive than wooden or metal pallets.

Question 73

Load-planning software can be used to suggest how to load a container with different sizes of cartons.