Technology in Supply Chain Operations

What is a warehouse management system (WMS) used for in supply chain operations?

• A warehouse management system (WMS) is used to manage customer orders in a warehouse.

• A warehouse management system (WMS) is used to control and manage the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse.

• A warehouse management system (WMS) is used to schedule maintenance of warehouse equipment.

• A warehouse management system (WMS) is used to track employee attendance in a warehouse.

Explain the role of retail distribution systems in the supply chain.

• Retail distribution systems increase costs and slow down the flow of goods

• Retail distribution systems ensure products reach the wrong place at the wrong time

• Retail distribution systems have no impact on the supply chain

• Retail distribution systems ensure products reach the right place at the right time, optimizing the flow of goods and minimizing costs.

How do shop floor systems contribute to efficient supply chain operations?

• Shop floor systems only provide historical data, not real-time monitoring.

• Shop floor systems lead to increased lead times and inefficient production planning.

• Shop floor systems do not impact resource utilization in supply chain operations.

• Shop floor systems provide real-time monitoring of production processes, inventory levels, and order statuses, leading to reduced lead times, improved production planning, and optimized resource utilization.

What is the importance of shelf management in retail supply chain operations?

• Shelf management has no impact on retail supply chain operations

• Shelf management is important for efficient inventory management, reducing stockouts, improving product visibility, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing sales.

• Shelf management is only important for online retail and not physical stores

• Shelf management only benefits the store layout and not inventory management

Describe the function of consumer service systems in the supply chain.

• Consumer service systems in the supply chain manage customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Consumer service systems in the supply chain are responsible for production scheduling

• Consumer service systems in the supply chain handle inventory management

• Consumer service systems in the supply chain focus on marketing strategies

What are the benefits of using mobile point of sales (MPOS) in supply chain operations?

• Limited access to real-time data, enhanced customer service, and flexibility in processing transactions.

• Decreased efficiency and productivity, enhanced customer service, and flexibility in processing transactions.

• Increased efficiency, real-time data access, improved accuracy, reduced errors, enhanced customer service, and flexibility in processing transactions.

• Increased errors and inaccuracies, enhanced customer service, and flexibility in processing transactions.

How does technology impact production, operations, and delivery in the supply chain?

• Technology slows down processes and reduces efficiency in the supply chain.

• Technology automates processes, improves efficiency, enhances communication, enables real-time tracking, and optimizes resource allocation.

• Technology hinders communication and creates delays in production.

• Technology leads to overallocation of resources and disrupts operations.

What are the key features of a warehouse management system (WMS)?

• Inventory tracking, order fulfillment, receiving and putaway, picking and packing, shipping, real-time monitoring, reporting

• Quality control, marketing strategies, financial analysis

• Maintenance tracking, social media management, event planning

• Temperature control, employee scheduling, customer service

Discuss the challenges faced in implementing retail distribution systems.

• Employee training programs and changing consumer preferences.

• Customer loyalty programs and changing consumer preferences.

• Weather forecasting accuracy and changing consumer preferences.

• Inventory management, supply chain complexities, demand forecasting accuracy, technology integration, competition, and changing consumer preferences.

How can shop floor systems be integrated with other supply chain technologies?

• Identify systems, establish communication protocols, develop middleware or APIs, test integration

• Ignore existing systems or APIs, test integration

• Use outdated communication protocols or APIs, test integration

• Skip testing integration or APIs, test integration