Reverse inventory refers to:

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control. Mark says that two common order picking errors are picking the wrong amount and picking the wrong material. Sarah says that just-in-time (JIT) inventory control focuses attention on choosing the right amounts of the right materials. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control. Mark says that one aspect of inventory control is determining when products need to be restocked. Sarah says that one ordering approach is cyclical ordering. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Which type of inventory control methods says that the oldest item received is the first item to be sold or delivered?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control and counting. Mark says that all links in the supply chain manage inventory the same way. Sarah says that the first and most important aspect of inventory control is to know the number of each SKU held in your facility. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control systems. Mark says that automated data capture systems help eliminate human error. Sarah says that in automated systems, the flow of materials is controlled so there is little or no mistake as to where materials are to go. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control systems. Mark says that the basic concept of just-in-time (JIT) is to produce just enough units at just the right time. Sarah says that JIT is the best inventory control system for any type of logistics facility. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control. Mark says that aggregate inventory involves total inventory movement. Sarah says that most front-line workers will work with item inventory management. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control. Mark says that there are many types of inventory and the type determines the treatment it receives throughout the supply chain. Sarah says that work-in-process inventory consists of component inventory used to feed into production or manufacturing lines. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing inventory control. Mark says that inventories are materials and supplies carried on hand either for sale or production purposes. Sarah says that inventory control includes managing storage space and tracking materials. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

Which of the following types of storage equipment results in fewer material handlers and higher throughputs of materials?

Which of the following statements is true about the considerations when determining the destination of incoming products?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing storage practices in logistics facilities. Mark says that as demands and orders decrease in size, we move from palletized goods toward cases, and eventually to the handling of individual items. Sarah says that goods moved from a warehouse to a distribution center are likely to be moved and stored at the individual item level. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing storage practices in logistics facilities. Mark says that a mezzanine is an inexpensive way to provide additional storage space. Sarah says that shelving and bin storage should never be built below a mezzanine. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing storage practices in logistics facilities. Mark says that corrugated paper can be used to make lightweight pallets. Sarah says that metal pallets can handle extremely heavy loads that other types of pallets generally cannot handle. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing storage practices in logistics facilities. Mark says that if there are a large number of unit loads of pallets of the same SKU, it makes sense to stack them together to aid in retrieval. Sarah says that bulk stacking works for any material. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Narrow-aisle, standard single-deep, deep reach and flow-through are all types of which type of storage device?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing storage practices in logistics facilities. Mark says that items arrive with a specific purpose whether it is storage, distribution or manufacturing. Sarah says that a logical numbering or addressing system is used to assign locations to these goods. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that efficient transportation of goods is vital for successful supply chain logistics operations. Sarah says that transportation is the most expensive logistics activity. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that air is the fastest mode of transportation. Sarah says that air is the most expensive mode of transportation. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Which of the following forms of transportation accepts responsibility for carrying goods at anytime, to any place, and for all shippers?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that water is one of the slowest modes of transportation. Sarah says that most import merchandise comes into the U.S. by water. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that in the U.S., most goods are transported by rail. Sarah says that rail is best suited to move large volumes of bulky goods over long distances. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that pipelines move gas, oil and refined products. Sarah says that a container ship is an example of an ocean freight vessel. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Which mode of transportation i best for moving items very quickly?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that a disadvantage to rail transport is that it is limited to locations served by rail lines. Sarah says that truck trailers can carry about twice as much as one rail car. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that trucks are best suited for moving small volumes of goods to many destinations. Sarah says that a disadvantage of truck transportation is high fuel and licensing costs. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing transportation. Mark says that vehicle security and restrictions are an important consideration when determining which mode to use. Sarah says that loading methods and legal requirements are also important considerations. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing transportation. Mark says that cross-docking is a special problem that arises when orders require shipments from multiple facilities. Sarah says that Expedited Carriers are a good choice when you have a critical shipment that must arrive quickly. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that being able to “decouple” containers from trucks gives more flexibility in routing and dispatching. Sarah says that each mode of transportation has its own mix of speed, cost, availability and capability. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that intermodal shipping means that more than one mode of transportation is used to move products through the supply chain. Sarah says that an example of intermodal transportation is a truck trailer-on-flatcar that takes advantage of rail and truck modes. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?