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What is the main purpose of the RDC Inbound Freight Consolidation (IFC) program?
What is the main purpose of the RDC Inbound Freight Consolidation (IFC) program?
- To reduce lead time variability (correct)
- To generate more deliveries to The Home Depot stores
- To decrease the overall cube for each RDC
- To increase LTL shipments
What is the Manual Floor Load (MFL) program primarily responsible for?
What is the Manual Floor Load (MFL) program primarily responsible for?
- Loading palletized product along with loose cartons (correct)
- Staffing the IFC area
- Managing empty space in trailers
- Increasing non-cube bearing content
How does the MFL loading process impact the overall cube for each RDC?
How does the MFL loading process impact the overall cube for each RDC?
- It decreases the overall cube (correct)
- It increases the overall cube
- It has no impact on the cube
- It only includes cube-bearing content
What are the responsibilities of the IFC Leaders in relation to loads?
What are the responsibilities of the IFC Leaders in relation to loads?
If an RDC (SB IFC) exceeds 3000 cube per load, what additional benefit is expected?
If an RDC (SB IFC) exceeds 3000 cube per load, what additional benefit is expected?
Who is responsible for ensuring that IFC receiving processes are being followed?
Who is responsible for ensuring that IFC receiving processes are being followed?
Who is responsible for managing cube and weight levels on all MFL trailers?
Who is responsible for managing cube and weight levels on all MFL trailers?
What is the responsibility of a Wall Builder in the IFC facility?
What is the responsibility of a Wall Builder in the IFC facility?
When is the WIP data pulled and emailed to the IFCs?
When is the WIP data pulled and emailed to the IFCs?
What responsibility does a Loader have when there is no work available for loading?
What responsibility does a Loader have when there is no work available for loading?
Which report is used to manage pallet age in the IFC facility?
Which report is used to manage pallet age in the IFC facility?
Who ensures that IFC facilities have specific resources and space?
Who ensures that IFC facilities have specific resources and space?
