MSSC CLT Exam 278 Questions with Verified Solutions.
What is receiving? - 1. Orderly receipt of materials
2. Quality & Quantity assurance
3. Proper disbursing
What are the essential receiving activities? - 1. Verify ASN
2. Seal Inspection
3. Inspection
4. Unloading
5. Staging
What happens when a truck arrives unexpectedly? - Special procedures must be taken:
1. Receiver must verify consignee
2. Carrier will be assigned a dock bay for further inspection of load
3. Review the load:
- Inventory the materials on packing list.
- Notation of backordered materials
- Verify previous paperwork for accurate counts before unloading the trailer.
4. Materials WITHOUT proper documentation will be REJECTED
Will a receiver be penalized for not keeping appointment? - Yes,
A receiver has an obligation for inbound loads. They can be penalized in the form of
detention costs if they fail to keep that appointment.
What kind of design does a receiving dock station require? - With careful design and
planning, it needs to be able to receive inbound loads from trucks of different
sizes/varieties.
What can a bottleneck effect cause at docking station? - A Dominoes effect can slow
the entire operation and defeat any other efforts in the facility to be efficient and
productive.
Steps for Trucks on arrival - 1. Documentation verification & driver assigned to dock
(unloading bay or parking area)
2. Seal inspection advised by sender.
Truck secured at dock.
3. Ensure wheels are chocked or use an available dock locking device.
Proper inspection of shipments includes what? - -Correct product
-Correct quantity
-Undamaged
,What is a Bill of Lading? - Document issued by the shipper or carrier acknowledging
that certain goods have been received on board for transport.
What are the two types of "Bill of Lading? - -Straight Bill of Lading
-Order Bill of Lading
What is a Straight Bill of Lading? - Receipt from the carrier to the shipper for the
materials received for transportation and may be needed for gate entry for some
receiving facilities.
What is an Order Bill of Lading? - Used by the shipper to obtain payment.
What are the 3 primary purposes of a Bill of Lading? - -a receipt from the carrier to the
shipper for the goods received for transportation.
-a contract of carriage
-a presumption of title to the goods
At a minimum the Bill of Lading should contain the following information... - -the
shippers name and address
-the consignee's name and address
-description of the goods offered for transport
-Gross weight of the shipment
What is the equivalent of a Bill of Lading for Airfreight Industry? - Airway Bill
What is a Carrier Freight Bill? - Invoice presented by the carrier to the shipper, the
consignee, or third party as a demand for payment for services rendered.
What does a Carrier Freight Bill include? - 1. Name and address of carrier
2. Carrier's reference number
3. Description of the goods
4. The rate
5. The freight terms and charges due
What is a Delivery Receipt? (D/R) - Document issued by the carrier, which the
consignee signs as proof of receipt/proof of delivery (POD)
If a load is accepted the material handler MUST.... - 1. Check the goods against an
order and Bill of Lading
2. Check the quantities
3. Check for damage and fill out damage reports
4. Inspect goods
If the load is accepted with damaged goods they should be... - Stored and separated to
avoid further damaging
, What happens to materials after they are unloaded? - They are placed in one or more
staging point for long/short term storage.
Which of the following serves as a receipt from the carrier to the shipper for goods
received for transportation? - Bill of lading
What is an ASN? - Advance shipping notice
Items are sent for what 3 purposes? - 1. Production
2. Storage
3. Distribution
___________ for incoming materials must be clearly designated? - Locations
Products or containers must be clearly ___________? - Labeled
____________ is key to location tracking?? - Logical numbering
What does WMS stand for? - Warehouse Management System
What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)? - A software program with a
component that matches materials with a destination and then tracks their movement.
When using a WMS what are some of the considerations when determining where an
item is stored? - -Co location of items usually ordered together
-Shelf life of an item
-Storage requirements (ex. Temperature)
-Environmental and safety considerations
-Special packaging requirements
Large demands calls for ____________ retrieval and shipment. - Pallet loads
Goods moved from a manufacturing warehouse to a distribution center are likely to be
moved and then stored, at least initially, as ___________. - Pallet loads
Goods from a grocery distribution center are likely to be received as _________, but
stored and handled within the distribution center as ____________. - Pallet loads,
cases
____________ can be used to form a light weight pallet that is still strong and durable. -
Corrugated paper
__________ Pallets can be used for the same applications as wooden pallets and are
particularly useful when sanitizing and wash-down capabilities are needed. - Rubber
and plastic
What is receiving? - 1. Orderly receipt of materials
2. Quality & Quantity assurance
3. Proper disbursing
What are the essential receiving activities? - 1. Verify ASN
2. Seal Inspection
3. Inspection
4. Unloading
5. Staging
What happens when a truck arrives unexpectedly? - Special procedures must be taken:
1. Receiver must verify consignee
2. Carrier will be assigned a dock bay for further inspection of load
3. Review the load:
- Inventory the materials on packing list.
- Notation of backordered materials
- Verify previous paperwork for accurate counts before unloading the trailer.
4. Materials WITHOUT proper documentation will be REJECTED
Will a receiver be penalized for not keeping appointment? - Yes,
A receiver has an obligation for inbound loads. They can be penalized in the form of
detention costs if they fail to keep that appointment.
What kind of design does a receiving dock station require? - With careful design and
planning, it needs to be able to receive inbound loads from trucks of different
sizes/varieties.
What can a bottleneck effect cause at docking station? - A Dominoes effect can slow
the entire operation and defeat any other efforts in the facility to be efficient and
productive.
Steps for Trucks on arrival - 1. Documentation verification & driver assigned to dock
(unloading bay or parking area)
2. Seal inspection advised by sender.
Truck secured at dock.
3. Ensure wheels are chocked or use an available dock locking device.
Proper inspection of shipments includes what? - -Correct product
-Correct quantity
-Undamaged
,What is a Bill of Lading? - Document issued by the shipper or carrier acknowledging
that certain goods have been received on board for transport.
What are the two types of "Bill of Lading? - -Straight Bill of Lading
-Order Bill of Lading
What is a Straight Bill of Lading? - Receipt from the carrier to the shipper for the
materials received for transportation and may be needed for gate entry for some
receiving facilities.
What is an Order Bill of Lading? - Used by the shipper to obtain payment.
What are the 3 primary purposes of a Bill of Lading? - -a receipt from the carrier to the
shipper for the goods received for transportation.
-a contract of carriage
-a presumption of title to the goods
At a minimum the Bill of Lading should contain the following information... - -the
shippers name and address
-the consignee's name and address
-description of the goods offered for transport
-Gross weight of the shipment
What is the equivalent of a Bill of Lading for Airfreight Industry? - Airway Bill
What is a Carrier Freight Bill? - Invoice presented by the carrier to the shipper, the
consignee, or third party as a demand for payment for services rendered.
What does a Carrier Freight Bill include? - 1. Name and address of carrier
2. Carrier's reference number
3. Description of the goods
4. The rate
5. The freight terms and charges due
What is a Delivery Receipt? (D/R) - Document issued by the carrier, which the
consignee signs as proof of receipt/proof of delivery (POD)
If a load is accepted the material handler MUST.... - 1. Check the goods against an
order and Bill of Lading
2. Check the quantities
3. Check for damage and fill out damage reports
4. Inspect goods
If the load is accepted with damaged goods they should be... - Stored and separated to
avoid further damaging
, What happens to materials after they are unloaded? - They are placed in one or more
staging point for long/short term storage.
Which of the following serves as a receipt from the carrier to the shipper for goods
received for transportation? - Bill of lading
What is an ASN? - Advance shipping notice
Items are sent for what 3 purposes? - 1. Production
2. Storage
3. Distribution
___________ for incoming materials must be clearly designated? - Locations
Products or containers must be clearly ___________? - Labeled
____________ is key to location tracking?? - Logical numbering
What does WMS stand for? - Warehouse Management System
What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)? - A software program with a
component that matches materials with a destination and then tracks their movement.
When using a WMS what are some of the considerations when determining where an
item is stored? - -Co location of items usually ordered together
-Shelf life of an item
-Storage requirements (ex. Temperature)
-Environmental and safety considerations
-Special packaging requirements
Large demands calls for ____________ retrieval and shipment. - Pallet loads
Goods moved from a manufacturing warehouse to a distribution center are likely to be
moved and then stored, at least initially, as ___________. - Pallet loads
Goods from a grocery distribution center are likely to be received as _________, but
stored and handled within the distribution center as ____________. - Pallet loads,
cases
____________ can be used to form a light weight pallet that is still strong and durable. -
Corrugated paper
__________ Pallets can be used for the same applications as wooden pallets and are
particularly useful when sanitizing and wash-down capabilities are needed. - Rubber
and plastic
