Question 1

The first facility consideration is to determine the size of each operation within the network.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are two options for product flow through the supply chain: direct shipments versus movement of goods through distribution facilities. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both options.

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Direct shipping operations bypass distri...

Question 3

A downside of direct shipping is

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A)   that it takes product flow away from the distribution center.
B)   can create higher transportation charges.
C)   that customer may not like this method.
D)   the product may not lend itself to this method.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The roles of the distribution center include __________

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A)   balancing supply and demand.
B)   protecting against uncertainty and promoting transportation economies.
C)   promoting transportation economies.
D)   balancing supply and demand, protecting against uncertainty, and promoting transportation economies.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

KPIs cannot be used in connection with distribution center activities as they do not provide tangible, relevant data.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Potential labor problems for distribution centers may be the result of

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A)   low pay and long hours.
B)   competition from nearby firms.
C)   the graying of America.
D)   awareness of these job opportunities.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Product handling functions include both receiving and shipping.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After the layout of the operations is determined, attention shifts to the facility size of the operations within the distribution operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Asset utilization is a very important aspect of

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A)   KPIs.
B)   3PL distribution facilities.
C)   commercial distribution facilities.
D)   private distribution facilities.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Discuss in detail the various tradeoffs that affect distribution operations.

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One important interaction that must be c...

Question 12

Cross-docks typically increase transportation costs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the primary tradeoffs at the facility level is space versus equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Distribution facilities can provide numerous services, depending on the requirements of the supply chain. Which of these is not a typical service?

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A)   assortment
B)   accumulation
C)   allocation
D)   activityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The drawback of centralized inventory is:

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A)   that it undercuts the dispersed distribution concept.
B)   that it increases the amount of inventory required.
C)   strains the ability of the carrier network.
D)   that it extends lead times and results in higher transportation costs.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Inventory handling, storage, and processing facilities help supply chains create time and place utility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss inventory positioning, and the differences between centralized and decentralized inventory.

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Inventory positioning focuses on the iss...

Question 18

Define and discuss distribution KPIs, focusing on customer-facing measures.

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The activities performed in the distribu...

Question 19

The primary facility operations focus is

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A)   on the movement and storage of product.
B)   inventory control and personnel issues.
C)   making sure KPIs are fulfilled.
D)   the WMS system.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

When establishing a distribution strategy, the first and most obvious consideration is the product.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Order accuracy and order completeness are the same.

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Asset utilization is a very important aspect of

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Cross-docks typically increase transportation costs.

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Distribution facilities can provide numerous services, depending on the requirements of the supply chain. Which of these is not a typical service?

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The first facility consideration is to determine the size of each operation within the network.

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After the layout of the operations is determined, attention shifts to the facility size of the operations within the distribution operation.

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Discuss in detail the various tradeoffs that affect distribution operations.

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When establishing a distribution strategy, the first and most obvious consideration is the product.

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The drawback of centralized inventory is:

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Inventory handling, storage, and processing facilities help supply chains create time and place utility.

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The roles of the distribution center include __________

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Product handling functions include both receiving and shipping.

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