Font size
WorksheetsBusiness Logistics Mid term Test March-July 2021
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 52mins
The dimensions of materials handling are as follows except:
Movement
Time
Quality
Space
Materials handling is concerned with coordination.
True
False
Choose the correct objective of materials handling:
Decrease effective capacity
Maximize aisle space
Increase heavy labor
Improve logistics service
Primary handling objective in a warehouse is_______
to sort outbound shipments according to precise company requirements
to sort outbound shipment according to competitors requirements
to sort inbound shipments according to precise customer requirements
to sort inbound shipments according to precise competitors requirements
Choose all correct handling activities:
receiving
in-storage handling
shipping
recording
sorting
Merchandise and materials typically arrive at the warehouse in smaller quantities than when they depart.
True
False
The first handling activity required is (a) the transportation vehicle.
In most warehouses, this activity is done manually: (a)
Choose the correct statement regarding receiving activity:
generally three to four people unload a shipment
the product is hand-stacked on pallets to form a unit load for movement efficiency
in some cases, industrial trucks are employed to unload more rapidly
In-storage handling consists of __________
all movement outside a warehouse facility
all movement within the office facility
all movement within a warehouse facility
all movement outside the office facility
The two types of in-storage handling are:
transfer
selection
movement
sorting
The inbound movement is handled by __________ trucks when ________ are used or other mechanical traction for larger unit loads.
forklift, pallets
cranes, pallets
pallets, hoists
forklift, hoists
Which is the correct statement about shipping?
Consists of checking and loading orders onto transportation vehicles
Consists of receiving and unloading orders onto forklift trucks
Consists of receiving and loading orders onto shelves for storage
Consists of checking and unloading orders onto lorries or trucks
Shipping with unit loads is becoming increasingly popular because ________
considerable time can be saved in vehicle loading
it is cheaper to transport bulk goods
considerable labor have to be used to load items onto vehicles
the customer requires goods to be loaded that way
Describe the definition of work principle.
(a) is the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker.
Choose the correct ergonomic principle:
equipment should be selected that eliminates repetitive and strenuous manual labor
it embraces only physical tasks
the material handling workplace and the equipment used to assist in that work must be designed so that they are hazardous for people
it eliminates the use of robots
Choose the characteristics of unit load concept: [HInt: More than 1 correct answer]
store and move as a single entity
uses pallet, container or tote
manual labor is not necessary
store and move as multiple entities
Space in material handling is __________ dimensional and therefore counted as _____________ space.
two, square
three, cubic
four, multidimensional
one, infinite
In work areas, cluttered and unorganized spaces and blocked aisles should be eliminated.
True
False
Popular logistics terms are as follows EXCEPT:
Logistics Management
Business Logistics Management
Marketing Logistics
Materials Management
Industrial Management
Logistics and supply chain management activities include the following:
Outbound distribution
Inbound distribution
Reverse distribution
Reverse engineering
The 21st century view of logistics include the following EXCEPT:
Business logistics
Military logistics
Event logistics
Service logistics
Physical logistics
List 7 elements of logistics.
Inventory management represent over ______% of total assets of manufacturer and more than ______% of wholesalers and retailers.
20% , 50%
30%, 60%
40%, 70%
%0%, 20%
The purpose of inventory is to ____________________.
enable the firm to achieve economies of scale
balances export and import
enables mass manufacturing
provide protection against the elements
Good inventory management can improve ____________ and ______________.
cash flow, return on investment
credit, investment
investment, dividends
supply, demand
The three functions of warehousing are:
movement, storage, information transfer
management, human resources, marketing
information technology, network, systems
marketing, order processing, lead time
Product related factors influencing transportation costs are:
density
stowabililty
ease of handling
seasonality
________ density products tend to cost more to transport.
Low
High
Medium
No
Motor carriers (Road transport) transit times is faster than rail or water.
True
False
Road transport reliability can be affected greatly by (a)
Tankers are specially designed for _________________ cargoes
solid
liquid
container
(a) own rights-of-way much like railroads.
A (a) has traditionally been viewed as a place to hold or store inventory.
List 3 differences between warehouses and distribution centers.
Distribution centers perform high percentage of value-adding, including final assembly.
True
False
List 5 importance of warehouse.
List 4 uses of warehouse.
From the outbound perspective, warehouses can be used for product mixing, outbound consolidation or ______________
break bulk
value added
distribution
Warehouse movement can be divided into 5 activities. List them.
(a) passes storage activity by transferring item directly from receiving docks to shipping docks.
The physical movement of the product into warehouse storage or movement for consolidation is called (a) .
The (a) of products into the assortments customers desire is called order picking.
There are two kinds of storage:
temporary and semipermanent
permanent and direct
docking and distribution
(a) occurs simultaneously with movement and storage functions
Most organization rely on EDI, SCM and bar coding to improve ___________ and _________ of information.
speed, accuracy
efficiency, effectiveness
progress, management
Private warehousing are rented facilities and operating costs are usually higher.
True
False
Public warehousing are owned or leased facilities and provide higher service levels.
True
False
An independent warehousing and distribution provider who offers professional storage services to multiple depositors are called ___________________
public warehouse
private warehouse
licensed manufacturing warehouse
semi private warehouse
