Understanding the Role of Warehouses in Inventory Management
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What is one of the reasons for holding stock, as mentioned in the text?

  • To reduce the cost of transport and shipping
  • To completely eliminate the need for bulk buying
  • To manage seasonal production and justify larger shipments (correct)
  • To discourage the fluctuation in raw material prices
  • Why might a company choose to have a dangerous goods warehouse?

  • To manage seasonal production efficiently
  • To store products that are hazardous or flammable (correct)
  • For storing perishable commodities
  • To automate the storage and retrieval process
  • What is a characteristic of an automated warehouse as described in the text?

  • Does not involve the use of robots or conveyors
  • Highly affordable to implement initially
  • Has no added security features
  • Requires continuous updating and maintenance (correct)
  • Which factor is NOT considered when deciding on a warehouse location?

    <p>Elevation above sea level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of a warehouse according to the text?

    <p>To match product availability to consumer demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disadvantage of a refrigerated warehouse?

    <p>Significant maintenance and repair expenses over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do warehouses hold stock?

    <p>To meet the unpredictable consumer demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might companies buy significant quantities of products according to the text?

    <p>To reduce the unit rate by buying in greater quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the challenges faced by today's warehouse logistics managers according to the text?

    <p>Maintaining excessive stock levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe a warehouse's role in terms of goods received?

    <p>Dispatching goods quickly and efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the concept of holding stock in a supply chain?

    <p>It is essential due to unpredictable markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a warehouse NOT do with goods received?

    <p>Store goods ad infinitum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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