Which of the following is a strategic value-adding role that distribution plays in the supply chain?

• Increasing the number of suppliers

• Reducing the need for transportation

• Adding value through fulfillment and distribution methods

• Eliminating the need for inventory

What is a primary focus of distribution in the twenty-first century?

• Storing inventory for long periods

• Continuous flows of product to fulfill customer requirements at the lowest possible cost

• Increasing the number of warehouses

• Reducing the number of distribution centers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a role of distribution facilities in supply chain management?

• Balancing supply and demand

• Protecting against uncertainty

• Increasing product prices

• Supporting production requirements

Why is it important to run efficient distribution facilities and networks in the supply chain?

• To increase the number of employees

• To reduce fulfillment expenses and improve supply chain capabilities

• To store inventory for longer periods

• To eliminate the need for transportation

Which of the following best describes the function of distribution centers, warehouses, cross-docks, and retail stores in the supply chain?

• They only store inventory for long-term use.

• They help create time and place utility by handling, storing, and processing inventory.

• They focus solely on reducing the number of products.

• They eliminate the need for production planning.

A company wants to protect itself against uncertainty in customer demand. Which supply chain function is most relevant to this goal?

• Marketing

• Distribution operations

• Product design

• Financial management

Suppose a business is trying to decide between investing in more static warehouses or improving its distribution operations for faster fulfillment. What should be a key consideration based on modern supply chain management principles?

• The ability to store inventory for longer periods

• The need for continuous product flows and efficient fulfillment

• The reduction of distribution-related expenses by eliminating distribution centers

• The increase in manual labor for inventory handling

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary functions of traditional distribution operations?

• Accumulation

• Sortation

• Allocation

• Transportation

What does the accumulation function in a distribution facility involve?

• Matching available inventory to customer orders

• Receipt of goods from a variety of sources

• Assembling like products together for storage

• Assembly of customer orders for multiple SKUs

Which function in a distribution facility focuses on assembling like products together for storage or transfer?

• Accumulation

• Sortation

• Allocation

• Assortment