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P. G. CERTIFICATE IN INVENTORY
PLANNING AND WAREHOUSING
SYSTEMS FOR ENGINEERS
(PGCIPWS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
MWR–003 : WAREHOUSING SYSTEM

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70

Note : Answer any seven questions. All questions

carry equal marks. Assume missing data, if
any, suitably.

1. Describe various measures that can be adopted

to prevent shrinkage in warehouse system. 10

2. Discuss the factors that influence the decision-

making process while locating the new
warehouse system. 10

3. Write short notes on the following : 5+5

(a) BIN cards
(b) Reservation of materials in warehouses

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4. What is ICT ? Discuss the use of ICT in

warehousing. 10

5. What is meant by the concept of simplification ?

How is this concept closely related to
standardisation ? 10

6. What do you understand by classification of

materials ? How is the classification done on
the basis of nature of the materials and on the
basis of their usability ? Discuss. 10

7. “Receiving is an important control point in a

firm’s materials system.” Explain the statement
in the light of the receiving procedure and
receiving system. 10

8. Mention the various losses that occur in

warehousing systems. Discuss reasons for
generation and accumulation of these losses. 10

9. Discuss about the various actions to be taken to

dispose the undesirable materials in the
warehouses. 10

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