CLT MOD. 4: PACKING & SHIPPING

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing safe trailer loading. Mark says that many companies use special software to plan and configure loads. Sarah says that some goods are so heavy that they use up a trailer’s weight capacity without filling its cubic capacity. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and

Sarah are discussing packaging. Mark says that there are several factors to

consider when choosing the type packaging to use including fragility of the

product, how it will be transported and customer shipping instructions. Sarah

says that packaging must protect items against shock, compression, heat and cold.

Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Thinking of the three levels of packaging, consider a pallet with 27 boxes, in each box is 50 smaller containers, in each container is a baby doll. What are the primary packages?

• 27 boxes

• baby dolls

• 50 smaller containers

• the pallet

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing packaging. Mark says that an example of primary packaging is the transport packaging such as a pallet wrapped with a protective sheet. Sarah says that an example secondary packaging is the box or container which holds the actual product. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing safe trailer loading. Mark says that any front-line worker can operate loading equipment. Sarah says that heavy pallets should be placed in the front of the trailer to avoid sudden shifts in weight. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing order accuracy. Mark says that orders must be checked for accuracy before they are shipped. Sarah says order accuracy means the right product, in the right amount and in the rIght condition. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Thinking of the three levels of packaging, consider a 2 pallets each with 27 boxes, in each box is 50 smaller containers, in each container is a baby doll. Which level of packaging are the 27 boxes?

• primary

• secondary

• third (tertiary)

• protective layer

What is the most common unit load used in warehouses today?

• plastic totes

• wooden pallets

• master cartons

• boxes

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing packaging. Mark says that the main function of packaging is to contain a product so it can be safely transported to its destination. Sarah says that how a product is packaged has a direct impact on how it is stored and moved. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct