(T or F) The life cycle of material flowing through the supply chain is an integrated, interconnected
process. - Answers True
Inventory including all the materials being currently worked on is referred to as which type of inventory?
A Raw materials
B Work-in-process (WIP)
C Finished goods
D In-transit - Answers B Work-in-process (WIP)
Who is the driving force throughout the life cycle of a product?
A Suppliers
B Customers
C Manufacturers
D Transporters - Answers B Customers
Places where materials are stored for future use are:
A Warehouses
B Production facilities
C Factories
D Retailers - Answers A Warehouses
Which of the following terms is normally associated with order processing?
A Loading
B Cross-docking
C Picking
D Shipping - Answers C Picking
(T or F) Today, warehouses are expected to execute more transactions in less time than previously
expected. - Answers True
, Which term describes the time it takes to process an order from the time the order is received from the
customer until the order is delivered?
A Transportation time
B Distribution time
C Logistics time
D Order cycle time - Answers D Order cycle time
What is a SKU?
A Supply kit unit
B Stock keeping unit
C Supply keeping unit
D Stock kit unit - Answers B Stock keeping unit
What is the key function of the shipping department?
A Picking
B Packaging
C Loading
D Receiving - Answers C Loading
A car factory is an example of what type of facility?
A Raw material provider
B Production facility
C Warehouse
D Transporter - Answers B Production facility
A factory that makes hand tools is an example of what type of facility?
A Raw material provider
B Production facility
C Distribution center
D Transporter - Answers B Production facility