Warehousing and Distribution in Supply Chain Management Quiz
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Warehousing and Distribution in Supply Chain Management Quiz

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Which two activities often require the largest proportion of a supply chain operation's budgets?

  • Receiving and storage
  • Warehousing and distribution (correct)
  • Shipping and inventory management
  • Transportation network and managing the transportation function
  • What are the key components of inventory management that supply chain managers need to know?

  • Managing the transportation function and inventory management (correct)
  • Warehouse space requirements and warehouse layout
  • Receiving, storage, and shipping
  • Positioning warehouse assets and designing the transportation network
  • Why is having an overall strategy for commodity warehousing important for supply chain managers?

  • To plan warehouse space requirements and warehouse layout
  • To provide a buffer against uncertainties and breakdowns within the supply chain (correct)
  • To optimize storage and distribution
  • To carry out key warehousing activities
  • What issues should supply chain managers consider in designing the transportation network?

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    What are the key warehousing activities that supply chain managers need to know?

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    Study Notes

    Supply Chain Operations

    • Two activities that often require the largest proportion of a supply chain operation's budgets are transportation and inventory holding and management.

    Inventory Management

    • Key components of inventory management that supply chain managers need to know include:
      • Inventory classification
      • Inventory control systems
      • Inventory accuracy and cycle counting
      • Inventory turnover and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)

    Commodity Warehousing

    • Having an overall strategy for commodity warehousing is important for supply chain managers because it helps to maximize storage capacity, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

    Transportation Network

    • Issues that supply chain managers should consider in designing the transportation network include:
      • Transportation mode selection
      • Route optimization
      • Carrier selection and management
      • Transportation network design

    Warehousing Activities

    • Key warehousing activities that supply chain managers need to know include:
      • Receiving and storing inventory
      • Order picking and packing
      • Inventory management and control
      • Shipping and delivery

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    Test your knowledge on key warehousing and distribution activities in supply chain management. Learn about receiving, storing, picking, and shipping goods efficiently.

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