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CHAPTER9Á Ï°Ìâ-WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER9Á Ï°Ìâ-WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT
maximize____.
a. b. c. d.
product storage; throughput product storage; usage of available storage space rapid movement of product; throughput rapid movement of product; usage of available storage space
2.
purpose is to maximize____.
a. b. c. d.
product storage; throughput product storage; usage of available storage space rapid movement of product; throughput rapid movement of product; usage of available storage space
3.
a. b. c. d.
storage capacity of a warehousing facility volume through a pipeline inventory turnover in a one-month period amount of product entering and leaving a facility in a given
time period
4.
a warehouse is:
a.
b. c.
distribution centers stress storage distribution centers stress rapid movement of products
a. b. c. d. e.
6.
quantity of product.
a. b. c. d.
7.
sources.
a. b. c. d.
8.
a. b. c. d.
9.
facility, occasionally married with product going to the same destination, and then shipped at the earliest time, without going into longer-term storage.
a. b. c. d.
a. b. c. d.
a. b. c. d. e.
requires no capital investment from user user receives a regular bill for space used good for companies dealing with large volumes of inventory lack of control by user all are characteristics
a.
taxes paid until the products leave the facility b. c. products that are insured by a general warranty bond products that are bonded as required in the order
specifications d. e. products that are subjected to regular inspections none of the above
a.
the traditional storage function b. a facility established primarily to hold material serving as
d.
production facility
14. ____ warehousing is owned or occupied on a long-term lease by the firm using them.
a. b. c. d.
a. them b. c.
feasible when demand patterns are irregular users have a great deal of control
d. e.
a. b.
can also be referred to as third-party warehousing 35 year contracts appear to offer benefits to both user and
provider c. d. e. more cost effective than private warehousing more flexible than public warehousing all are characteristics
a. b.
c. d.
18. One of the best pieces of advice with respect to the design of warehousing facilities is to:
a. b. c. d.
avoid consultants build up rather than out use common sense maximize space utilization
19. Tradeoffs must be among space, labor, and ____ with respect to warehousing design.
a. b. c.
d.
mechanization
a. b. c. d.
increased space utilization better materials handling ease of record keeping more logical and simple product layout
a. b. c. d.
increased space utilization better materials handling knowledge of where specific products are located improved employee morale
22. As one builds higher, building costs____, while warehousing equipment costs tend to ____.
a. b. c. d.
a.
each and every dock can be used for both shipping and
receiving b. c. it requires carriers to pick up and deliver at specific times goods move in a straight configuration
d.
a. b. c. d. e.
two-dock versus single-dock layout build up versus build out order picking versus order taking functions space devoted to aisles versus space devoted to storage all are tradeoffs
25. Which of the following is not a benefit associated with paperless warehousing?
a. b. c. d. e.
low cost reduced clerical work decreased picking and shipping errors improved order picking efficiency all are benefits
26. It is possible for paperless warehousing facilities to have payback periods of approximately ____ months.
a. b. c. d.
6 12 18 24
27. Recent estimates suggest that only approximately ____ of a facilitys cubic capacity is actually occupied by product.
a. b. c. d.
a. b. c. d.
a.
b.
mechanized, and automated methods d. e. warehouse workers tend to be easily motivated all are true
30. Software packages that control the movement and storage of materials within an organization refer to ____ systems.
a. b. c. d.
enterprise resource planning materials requirement planning warehouse management inventory management
a. b. c. d. e.
feet the torso hands back and shoulder none of the above
a. b. c. d.
a. b. c.
a type of packaging material that is placed inside of boxes a slang term for a particular type of ocean liner additional transportation fees that are charged to small
carrier equipment
34. Which of the following is not one of the four questions associated with effective management of hazardous materials storage?
a. b. c. d.
what material is being stored why is it being stored what is the materials source where is it being stored
e.
35. It is estimated that the theft and pilferage of products stored in warehousing facilities causes losses in the range of ____ to ____ times the products value.
a. b. c. d.
True-False Questions
1. Warehouses emphasize the storage of products and their primary purpose is to maximize throughput.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
quantity of product.
7.
different sources.
8.
quantities.
9.
10. Because companies have different strategies, goals, and objectives, there is no correct mix of public, private, and contract warehousing.
11. With public warehousing the user rents space as needed, thus avoiding the costs of unneeded space.
12. Two notable private warehouse services involve bonded storage and field warehousing.
13. Perhaps the biggest drawback to public warehousing is the inability to provide specialized services.
14. Private warehousing tends to be feasible when demand patterns are relatively stable.
15. Private warehousing offers potential users a great deal of control over their storage needs.
16. The growth in contract warehousing appears to have come at the expense of public warehousing.
17. Contract warehousing tends to be more cost effective than public warehousing.
18. One to two year contracts appear to allow sufficient time for contract warehousers to learn their clients business while at the same time allowing clients some flexibility.
19. In essence, multi-client warehousing mixes attributes of private and contract warehousing.
20. Common sense should not be ignored with respect to the design of warehousing facilities.
21. Tradeoffs must be made among space, labor, and mechanization with respect to warehousing design.
22. A fixed slot location warehousing system may result in low space utilization.
23. A general rule of thumb is that it is cheaper to build up than build out.
24. A one-dock warehouse layout (in contrast to a two-dock layout) increases the space needed for storage docks.
26. Narrow aisle forklifts can operate in an aisle width of four feet, compared to the nine foot width that is needed by the standard forklift.
27. It is possible for paperless warehousing facilities to have payback periods of approximately 18 months.
28. Recent estimates suggest that only approximately 25% of a warehousing facilitys cubic capacity is actually occupied by product.
29. Motivation of warehouse employees can be difficult because of the somewhat repetitive nature of the operation.
31. The majority (over 50%) of warehouse management system installations are completed within budget.
32. Warehouse management systems can result in reduced data entry errors as well as reduced travel distances for order picking.
33. Back and shoulder injuries are the most frequent injuries among warehouse personnel.
34. The Warehousing Safety Administration has primary responsibility for warehousing safety practices.
37. Buildings that store hazardous materials often have walls and doors that can withstand several hours of intense fire.
38. It is estimated that the theft and pilferage of products stored in warehousing facilities causes losses in the range of two to three times the products value.
39. In general, warehousing security can be enhanced by focusing on people, facilities, and information.
40. Unsanitary warehousing facilities could cause existing customers to take their business elsewhere.