NRF: WIL Part I

Warehouses looking to reduce their environmental footprint can do all of the following, EXCEPT... 

• Pack orders individually to prevent damages

• Install solar panels to use solar energy

• Reuse wooden and plastic pallets

• Use eco-friendly packaging materials such as recycled cardboard

Which of the following is NOT considered a channel intermediary? 

• wholesalers

• retailers

• customers

• distribution centers

The physical selection of products with the purpose of fulfilling a custoemr order is defined as

• order mangement

• product mixing

• product sorting

• customer order picking

Which one of the following is NOT considered an example of integrity?

• Being open to feedback from managers and coworkers

• improving your work performance

• Socializing with teammates while working

• providing your account of events of an accident that you witenessed

Which of the following is NOT an example of materials handling equipment used during the unloading of merchandise?

• Conveyor

• Pallet Jack

• Crane

• Voice-to-Pick

  Technology

A warehouse planner is deciding between moving merchandise via rail or road. Which factor should they NOT consider when making a decision?

• Their personal preference

• Product requirements such as temperature and humidity

• Ability to deliver the merchandise on time

• Chances that the merchandise will be damaged

The main goal of the distribution channel is

• The efficient movement of information and products form the manufacturer to the customers and from the customer back to the manufacturer

• The creation of goods with the purpose of selling them to the customer

• The delivery of goods in the right sizes and quantities to the customer

• The storage of goods to satisfy market demand fluctuations

Foodies is a food distributor that specializes in the production and distribution of candy bars. The company buys its products form local producers, transports them to the food plant for processing, moves them to the distribution center for packing and distribution, and finally, sells the products to supermarkets. How many links are there in Foodies' distribution channel?

• 3 links

• 4 links

• 2 links

• 5 links

Lasership, a growing fulfillment center is looking for a warehouse options where they can have more space and direct control of warehouse operations. Which of the following options would you recommend?

• Private Warehouses

• Public Warehouses

• storage in transit

• Contract Warehouses

Efficient supply chains are those that. . .

• offer wide assortment of products

• provide high customer service levels

• keep costs low

• all of the above