CLT Practice Final Exam Flashcards

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What considerations are important when determining the destination for incoming products?

The shelf life of an item, special packaging requirements, and biohazards or other safety conditions.

Which student is correct regarding hazardous material handling?

Neither Mark nor Sarah

Mark

Both Mark and Sarah (correct)

Sarah

What is a form provided by the government that verifies the goods being shipped were actually in that country called?

Certificate of origin.

In JIT inventory control, having one item too many is as bad as having one item too few.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one pallet that contains several SKUs called?

Mixed-units load. Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transportation is often used for emergencies and overnight shipments?

Air. Signup and view all the answers

One goal of JIT is to minimize inventory.

True Signup and view all the answers

What do you call a carton or box that holds a number of packaged products?

Secondary package. Signup and view all the answers

What type of storage device do narrow-aisle, standard single-deep, deep reach, and flow-through refer to?

Storage Racks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following governing bodies has 153 member countries that represent 95% of total trade?

World Trade Organization Signup and view all the answers

Which document lists items in a vehicle's cargo and includes the customer's address, invoice numbers, and package weights?

Shipping manifest Signup and view all the answers

What terminology refers to products produced in one country and sold in a foreign country?

Exports Signup and view all the answers

Which document includes information about trailer loading schedule?

Dispatch list Signup and view all the answers

What document is issued by carriers for shipping departments to acknowledge that specific goods have been received on board for shipment?

Bills of lading Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a basic factor in route selection?

Operation hours of destination Signup and view all the answers

Intermodal transportation is the movement of different types of goods using one form of transportation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment straddles containers to quickly remove them between road and rail vehicles?

Gantry crane Signup and view all the answers

What is typically a large, rectangular box made of steel and can have open or closed tops, or be refrigerated if necessary?

ISO containers Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment is used to transfer containers from sea vessels to road or rail vehicles?

Transtainer Signup and view all the answers

Which governing body is responsible for collecting taxes on imported and exported goods?

US Customs and Border Protection Signup and view all the answers

What refers to a report filed with Customs Authorities on imported goods?

Customs entry Signup and view all the answers

Which document includes the pick ticket so items can be checked off as they're packaged?

Shipping order Signup and view all the answers

What is true of routing regulations?

State regulations pertaining mostly to having no transport. Signup and view all the answers

What refers to protecting domestic industries by restricting the amount of goods that can be imported during a specific time period?

Quotas Signup and view all the answers

Which measure provides information about the amount of time it takes a carrier to move products from one point to another?

In transit time variability Signup and view all the answers

Which transportation mode is best suited for moving a small volume of goods to many destinations?

Truck Signup and view all the answers

What measure provides information about the time spent waiting for loading or unloading at a location due to dock congestion?

Detention time Signup and view all the answers

All the following should be considered when deciding what type of transportation mode to use: cost, speed, reliability, capability, capacity, and flexibility.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is something a shipper can do to reduce costs?

Decrease the number of parcels by consolidating shipments Signup and view all the answers

Which transportation mode is best suited to quickly move large volumes of bulky goods over long distances?

Rail Signup and view all the answers

What measure of transportation quality provides information about a carrier's history of delivering damaged products?

Claims free shipment percentage Signup and view all the answers

Material handling personnel should be aware of how a product is being shipped because the choice of transportation mode affects the packaging required.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of ways to reduce transportation costs?

Increase consolidation of shipments Signup and view all the answers

Which transportation mode is typically used for low-weight, high-value products such as electronics and jewelry?

Air Signup and view all the answers

What approach is a time-based system where items are ordered according to a predetermined schedule?

Cyclical ordering system Signup and view all the answers

In ABC inventory control, which items are considered the fastest movers?

A items Signup and view all the answers

What method is based on the principle that controlling the fastest moving or highest value items reduces the impact of slower moving or lower value items?

ABC inventory control Signup and view all the answers

What method is based on the principle that the use or pickup of inventory for delivery depends on when it first arrived at the facility?

FIFO inventory control Signup and view all the answers

A typical inventory address will include the building number, aisle number, bay, and level.

True Signup and view all the answers

What method supports the manufacturing principle of producing only the necessary quantities at the necessary time?

Just-in-time inventory control Signup and view all the answers

Reverse inventory control is sometimes done by a separate department because it may involve physical inspection of the product.

True Signup and view all the answers

What software allows logistics employees to input various inventory information for controlling the movement and storage of materials?

Warehouse management system Signup and view all the answers

What approach calls for the use of a plan that orders products when inventory falls below a certain predetermined amount?

Fixed order quantity system Signup and view all the answers

What accounting method is associated with the ABC inventory control method?

Cycle count Signup and view all the answers

What type of inventory consists of component inventory used to feed into production lines?

Raw material stock Signup and view all the answers

Aggregate inventory management involves managing inventory at the individual item level.

False Signup and view all the answers

Inventories are materials and supplies carried on hand either for sale or to provide materials to the production process.

True Signup and view all the answers

What approach calls for monitoring stock levels and expected production to determine how much needs to be ordered?

Material requirements planning Signup and view all the answers

Which inventory consists of packaged items ready to ship?

Finished goods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'rights' referring to Just-In-Time inventory control?

Right facility Signup and view all the answers

Logistics companies have reduced mistakes in records caused by human entry error by automating data entry.

True Signup and view all the answers

What method for improving order picking accuracy uses a system that includes a barcode scanner?

Pick to light systems Signup and view all the answers

Which terminology refers to a specific stock keeping unit or SKU?

Item Signup and view all the answers

Warehouses and distribution centers have learned that manual order processing is still more reliable than computerized order processing.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which order picking system calls for the picker to go through a smaller warehouse like a grocery shopper?

Area system Signup and view all the answers

Which method for improving order picking involves staging products into the 'Pick Matrix'?

Moved to forward picked location Signup and view all the answers

What is the process in which individually separate, but related items are grouped, packaged, and supplied together?

Kitting Signup and view all the answers

What can improve order picking accuracy and productivity without implementing advanced technology?

Pick by label Signup and view all the answers

A well-designed staging area includes vehicular traffic aisles that connect the storage area with the dock area.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of barcode scanning?

Barcode scanning requires greater employee training. Signup and view all the answers

Which loads can typically be unloaded in as little as 20 to 30 minutes?

Palletized load Signup and view all the answers

What type of packaging includes a pallet with a protective covering?

Transport packaging Signup and view all the answers

In a logistics operation, receiving includes disbursing materials to storage and shipping them to customers.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of bill of lading does a shipper use to obtain payment from a customer for delivered goods?

Order bill of lading Signup and view all the answers

Damages must be accounted for before a delivery vehicle is released.

True Signup and view all the answers

Most large distribution centers book incoming vehicle loads in advance to allocate appropriate resources.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which product delivery document is an invoice presented by the carrier to the company responsible for the freight charges?

Carrier freight bill Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a purpose of the bill of lading?

Serves as a pick ticket Signup and view all the answers

What storage method allows boxes or pallets to move on gravity rollers or skate wheels from the rear to the front of the rack?

Flow rack Signup and view all the answers

If a delivery fails to arrive on time at the correct delivery door, the vehicle can be quickly redirected with little impact on other activities.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for wood containers that provide structure for material handlers to grasp and move items?

Crates Signup and view all the answers

What type of rack is typically seen in warehouses handling large items such as lumber?

Cantilever rack Signup and view all the answers

Receiving includes the orderly receipt of all materials coming into a warehouse or distribution center.

True Signup and view all the answers

What type of pallets offers the ability to handle extremely heavy loads?

Metal pallets Signup and view all the answers

What document, issued by the carrier, does the consignee sign as proof of receipt?

Delivery receipt Signup and view all the answers

When sanitizing and wash down capabilities are needed, what type of pallets should be used?

Rubber pallets Signup and view all the answers

Which form of storage relates to goods moved from a manufacturing warehouse to a distribution center?

Pallets Signup and view all the answers

What aspects have the greatest impact on how to store products?

Volume, density, and size Signup and view all the answers

Which issue relates to the amount material is being stored and how much of it is retrieved for shipment?

Volume Signup and view all the answers

What is TRUE of the procedures for handling inbound trucks?

On arrival, drivers report to a gatehouse for check-in. Signup and view all the answers

Most warehouse/distribution centers will place less experienced people in the receiving department.

False Signup and view all the answers

Errors made in receiving can directly affect the company's bottom line.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is used when there is a need to store a large number of pallet loads of the same SKU in limited floor space?

Driving and drive-through rack Signup and view all the answers

What method of storage is built over the activities at a warehouse, creating another 'floor' for use?

The mezzanine Signup and view all the answers

Place the steps in sequential order: I) Trucker arrives and is assigned to a specific receiving door; II) Inbound trucker phones to get a delivery appointment; III) Vehicle is safely secured at the dock; IV) Warehouse verifies the advanced shipping notice.

II, IV, I, III Signup and view all the answers

What is true of safely securing a truck before unloading?

The wheels of the truck are chocked Signup and view all the answers

Most large distribution centers today are so efficient that they allow unscheduled deliveries.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a device consisting of interlocking units that enables stacking of loads to prevent crushing?

Stacking frame Signup and view all the answers

What containers are typically used to transport and store liquids and powdered goods in bulk?

Drums and barrels Signup and view all the answers

What is the most basic automated storage and retrieval system used to store materials with an operator present?

Man on board Signup and view all the answers

Facilities that store hazmat's must clearly mark where hazmat's are stored, and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be posted.

True Signup and view all the answers

Hazmat's that are not stored or transported in bulk must be individually labeled.

True Signup and view all the answers

A hazmat employee is any worker who directly affects the safe transportation of hazmat's.

True Signup and view all the answers

A hazardous material is a substance that poses an unreasonable risk when transported.

True Signup and view all the answers

How many classes are hazmat's categorized into based on specific hazards presented?

9 classes Signup and view all the answers

What method for securing a load requires trailers with interior rails?

Straps Signup and view all the answers

What can packaging protect against?

Moisture, vibrations and cold Signup and view all the answers

What trade regulation controls U.S. imports by screening containers before they leave foreign ports?

Container Security Initiative (CSI) Signup and view all the answers

What law requires employers to inform employees about the dangers of hazmats in the workplace?

HAZCOM Signup and view all the answers

What is a powered storage device that moves materials to order pickers?

Automated storage and retrieval system Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trade and Transportation

The World Trade Organization has 153 member countries, representing 95% of global trade.
A shipping manifest details cargo items, customer addresses, invoice numbers, and package weights, ensuring correct transportation.
Exports denote products made in one country and sold in another.
Dispatch lists outline the trailer loading schedule and related logistics.
Bills of lading confirm receipt of goods by carriers for shipping purposes.

Logistics and Shipping Documentation

US Customs and Border Protection collects taxes on imported and exported goods.
Customs entries are required reports for imported goods filed with authorities.
A shipping order includes a pick ticket to verify packaged items.
Quotas restrict imports to protect domestic industries during specified periods.
Claims free shipment percentage measures the history of undamaged deliveries.

Transportation Modes and Equipment

Intermodal transportation involves using multiple forms of transport for goods, not a single type.
Gantry cranes are designed to efficiently transfer containers between road and rail vehicles.
ISO containers can be steel-made, open or closed-topped, and refrigerated.
Transtainers move containers from sea vessels to rail vehicles.

Inventory and Storage Management

A cyclical ordering system involves regular ordering of inventory based on predetermined schedules.
ABC inventory control categorizes inventory with 'A' items as the fastest movers to minimize impacts from slower items.
FIFO inventory control operates on the principle of using older stock first.
Just-in-time inventory control produces required quantities at the necessary time to reduce excess stock.
Warehouse Management Systems track inventory information like quantity and location efficiently.

Picking and Order Processing

Pick-to-light systems utilize barcode scanners and lighting to guide order pickers.
Area systems mimic grocery shopping for picking items from smaller warehouses.
Effective order processing relies on automated systems, reducing human error.
Kitting is the process of grouping related items for shipment as a single unit.
Moved-to-forward picked location improves productivity by staging daily orders.

Warehouse Operations

A well-structured staging area facilitates vehicular traffic and connects storage with dock areas.
Palletized loads can be unloaded quickly, typically in 20-30 minutes.
Flow racks use gravity to move stored items efficiently within a warehouse.
Procedures for inbound trucks include gatehouse checks and secure unloading protocols.

Hazardous Materials Handling

Hazmat materials need clear labeling, with a Safety Data Sheet posted in storage areas.
There are 9 classes of hazardous materials based on their specific dangers.
The Container Security Initiative controls U.S. imports via screening containers at foreign ports.
The HAZCOM law mandates informing employees about hazardous materials in the workplace.

General Logistics Concepts

Effective logistics strategies consider cost, speed, reliability, capability, capacity, and flexibility.
Transportation modes are selected based on specific requirements like volume and product nature.
Claims free shipment percentage indicates delivery quality by tracking undamaged products.
Understanding how products are shipped influences packaging decisions.

Advanced Topics

Automated storage solutions like carousels and stack frames enhance efficiency.
Secondary packaging refers to cartons or boxes that contain multiple products.
Mixed-units loads combine several SKUs on a single pallet for shipments.
JIT strategies aim to minimize inventory and enhance operational efficiency.

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Prepare for your CLT final exam with these flashcards featuring key terms and definitions related to global trade and logistics. Test your knowledge on important entities and documents that play crucial roles in international shipping and commerce.