Question 1

A common productivity is measured as the ratio of real output to real input.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cross-docks typically increase transportation costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The two largest cost centers in a DC are:

Accepted Answer

A)   equipment and space.
B)   labor and space.
C)   pallets and labor.

Question 4

Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The primary tradeoffs and relationships between resources include the following:

Accepted Answer

A)   space vs. equipment.
B)   equipment vs. people.
C)   people vs. space.
D)   all of these answers.

Question 6

Efficiency of distribution facilities and networks is not nearly as critical as their speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is not difficult to find and train high-quality personnel for DC operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of these is not a support function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inventory control
B)   Safety, maintenance, and sanitation
C)   Information technology
D)   Movement and storage

Question 9

As the number of picks per order picker decreases on a given tour, his/her total time out _____ and the time per pick _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreases; decreases
B)   increases; increases
C)   decreases; increases
D)   increases; decreases

Question 10

Product handling functions include both receiving and shipping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the primary capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of direct distribution, DCs, and cross-docks?

Accepted Answer

An issue that has a major impact on the ...

Question 13

If a DC that picks primarily cases switches to mostly broken cases (with the same items) , which of the following would occur in the DC?

Accepted Answer

A)   Labor costs would increase
B)   Total transportation costs would increase
C)   Total inventory holding costs would increase
D)   Total packaging costs would increase
E)   None of these answers

Question 14

The key financial consideration in choosing between private and 3PL distribution options is:

Accepted Answer

A)   warehouse location(s) .
B)   competency of in-house staff.
C)   volume of product being moved.
D)   type of product being handled.

Question 15

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

Question 16

Discuss inventory positioning and the differences between centralized and decentralized inventory.

Accepted Answer

Inventory positioning focuses on the iss...

Question 17

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

Question 18

A downside of direct shipping is:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 10: Distribution

Cross-docks typically increase transportation costs.

Correct Answer
verified

As the number of picks per order picker decreases on a given tour, his/her total time out _ and the time per pick _.

Correct Answer
verified

The key financial consideration in choosing between private and 3PL distribution options is:

Correct Answer
verified

Which of these is not a support function?

Correct Answer
verified

The primary tradeoffs and relationships between resources include the following:

Correct Answer
verified

Efficiency of distribution facilities and networks is not nearly as critical as their speed.

Correct Answer
verified

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

Correct Answer
verified

It is not difficult to find and train high-quality personnel for DC operations.

Correct Answer
verified

If a DC that picks primarily cases switches to mostly broken cases (with the same items) , which of the following would occur in the DC?

Correct Answer
verified

A downside of direct shipping is:

Correct Answer
verified

A common productivity is measured as the ratio of real output to real input.

Correct Answer
verified

Product handling functions include both receiving and shipping.

Correct Answer
verified

The roles of the distribution center include _____.

Correct Answer
verified

What are the primary capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of direct distribution, DCs, and cross-docks?

Correct Answer
verified
An issue that has a major impact on the ...
View Answer

The two largest cost centers in a DC are:

Correct Answer
verified

Discuss inventory positioning and the differences between centralized and decentralized inventory.

Correct Answer
verified
Inventory positioning focuses on the iss...
View Answer

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

Correct Answer
verified

Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 10: Distribution

Cross-docks typically increase transportation costs.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

As the number of picks per order picker decreases on a given tour, his/her total time out _____ and the time per pick _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The key financial consideration in choosing between private and 3PL distribution options is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of these is not a support function?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The primary tradeoffs and relationships between resources include the following:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Efficiency of distribution facilities and networks is not nearly as critical as their speed.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

It is not difficult to find and train high-quality personnel for DC operations.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a DC that picks primarily cases switches to mostly broken cases (with the same items) , which of the following would occur in the DC?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A downside of direct shipping is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A common productivity is measured as the ratio of real output to real input.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Product handling functions include both receiving and shipping.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The roles of the distribution center include _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What are the primary capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of direct distribution, DCs, and cross-docks?

Correct AnswerverifiedAn issue that has a major impact on the ...View AnswerShow Answer

The two largest cost centers in a DC are:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Discuss inventory positioning and the differences between centralized and decentralized inventory.

Correct AnswerverifiedInventory positioning focuses on the iss...View AnswerShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

As the number of picks per order picker decreases on a given tour, his/her total time out _ and the time per pick _.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
An issue that has a major impact on the ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Inventory positioning focuses on the iss...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified