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SCMN 3710 final Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: 1. The two primary costs (tradeoffs) analyzed in the EOQ model
are
Answer: Ordering/Setup (transportation) and Inventory Carrying/Holding
(insurance)
Question:
The fixed interval model does not require close or constant surveillance of
_______.
Answer: Inventory
Question:
The two fundamental decisions required to manage a stock point are
Answer: Ordering/Setup (transportation) and Inventory Carrying/Holding
(insurance)
Question:
The context of a "Low Pick, High Store" environment where "Storage"
dominates would suggest equipment selection and warehouse design that
favored
Answer: random locations, high density storage and manual handling
Question:
The "general objective" of materials handling is to create a productive,
efficient, and safe operation that balances
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Answer: service and cost, volume and capacity, and safety and productivity
Question:
The context of a "High Pick, Low Storage" environment where "Picking"
dominates would suggest equipment selection and warehouse design that
favors
Answer: dedicated locations, low density storage and automated handling
Question:
As the number of picks per order picker decreases on a given tour, his/her total
time out ___ and the time per pick ___.
Answer: Decreases, Increases
Question:
If a DC that picks primarily cases switches to mostly broken cases (with the
same items), which of the following would occur in the DC?
Answer: Labor costs would increase
Question:
The drawback of centralized inventory is:
Answer: that it extends lead times and results in higher transportation costs.
Question:
Dependent demand relates to
Answer: demand for another inventory item or product.
Question:
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JIT is a _______ system.
Answer: pull
Question:
This type of inventory is influenced by the reliability of demand and lead time.
Answer: WIP
Question:
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is "dual-hatted" with responsibilities under both
Answer: the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation
Question:
The Department of Transportation is responsible for
Answer: national transportation policy to ensure the safety and efficiency of
our national transportation system
Question:
Federal Regulation of transportation (in the US) has been around since
Answer: Act to Regulate Commerce in 1887.
Question:
Which e-commerce business model used in procurement and sourcing has a
seller-operated service that consists of a number of electronic catalogs from
suppliers within a market.
Answer: Electronic marketplace
Question:
SCMN 3710 final Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: 1. The two primary costs (tradeoffs) analyzed in the EOQ model
are
Answer: Ordering/Setup (transportation) and Inventory Carrying/Holding
(insurance)
Question:
The fixed interval model does not require close or constant surveillance of
_______.
Answer: Inventory
Question:
The two fundamental decisions required to manage a stock point are
Answer: Ordering/Setup (transportation) and Inventory Carrying/Holding
(insurance)
Question:
The context of a "Low Pick, High Store" environment where "Storage"
dominates would suggest equipment selection and warehouse design that
favored
Answer: random locations, high density storage and manual handling
Question:
The "general objective" of materials handling is to create a productive,
efficient, and safe operation that balances
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Answer: service and cost, volume and capacity, and safety and productivity
Question:
The context of a "High Pick, Low Storage" environment where "Picking"
dominates would suggest equipment selection and warehouse design that
favors
Answer: dedicated locations, low density storage and automated handling
Question:
As the number of picks per order picker decreases on a given tour, his/her total
time out ___ and the time per pick ___.
Answer: Decreases, Increases
Question:
If a DC that picks primarily cases switches to mostly broken cases (with the
same items), which of the following would occur in the DC?
Answer: Labor costs would increase
Question:
The drawback of centralized inventory is:
Answer: that it extends lead times and results in higher transportation costs.
Question:
Dependent demand relates to
Answer: demand for another inventory item or product.
Question:
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JIT is a _______ system.
Answer: pull
Question:
This type of inventory is influenced by the reliability of demand and lead time.
Answer: WIP
Question:
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is "dual-hatted" with responsibilities under both
Answer: the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation
Question:
The Department of Transportation is responsible for
Answer: national transportation policy to ensure the safety and efficiency of
our national transportation system
Question:
Federal Regulation of transportation (in the US) has been around since
Answer: Act to Regulate Commerce in 1887.
Question:
Which e-commerce business model used in procurement and sourcing has a
seller-operated service that consists of a number of electronic catalogs from
suppliers within a market.
Answer: Electronic marketplace
Question:
