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

  • Planning and forecasting
  • Inventory management and transportation
  • Procurement and production
  • Warehousing and distribution (correct)
  • What are the key warehousing activities that a supply chain manager needs to know?

  • Storage, transportation, and distribution
  • Receiving, transportation, and distribution
  • Procurement, storage, and shipping
  • Receiving, storage, and shipping (correct)
  • What are the issues to consider in designing the transportation network and managing the transportation function?

  • Transportation and distribution management (correct)
  • Inventory management and warehouse layout
  • Receiving and shipping activities
  • Storage and distribution optimization
  • Why is it important for supply chain managers to have an overall strategy for commodity warehousing?

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    What are the key components of inventory management that a supply chain manager needs to know?

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    Study Notes

    Supply Chain Budget Allocation

    • Procurement and transportation are the two supply chain activities that often require the largest proportion of a supply chain operation's budgets.

    Key Warehousing Activities

    • Receiving and storing inventory
    • Order picking and packing
    • Inventory management and control
    • Shipping and delivery

    Transportation Network Design and Management

    • Issues to consider when designing the transportation network:
      • Transportation mode selection (e.g., air, land, sea)
      • Carrier selection and management
      • Route optimization
      • Freight consolidation and routing
    • Issues to consider when managing the transportation function:
      • Transportation cost management
      • Service level agreements (SLAs)
      • Carrier performance metrics

    Commodity Warehousing Strategy

    • Having an overall strategy for commodity warehousing is important because it allows supply chain managers to:
      • Optimize storage and handling costs
      • Improve inventory management and control
      • Enhance customer service levels
      • Increase supply chain visibility and agility

    Inventory Management Components

    • Forecasting and demand planning
    • Inventory classification and categorization
    • Inventory control and management
    • Inventory optimization and replenishment
    • Inventory reporting and analytics

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