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Warehouse Operations & Storage Systems Flashcards

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  1. What is the key difference between a drive-in rack and a drive-through rack?

    Answer: Drive-in racks have one entry point; drive-through racks have entry and exit on opposite ends

    Drive-in racks have a single entry/exit point supporting LIFO, while drive-through racks have openings on both ends enabling FIFO rotation.

  2. In warehouse operations, what does 'put-away' refer to?

    Answer: The process of moving received goods to their storage locations

    Put-away is the process of transferring received inventory from the dock or staging area to designated storage locations in the warehouse.

  3. Which type of conveyor system is most commonly used to sort packages by destination in a distribution center?

    Answer: Crossbelt sorter

    Crossbelt sorters use small embedded belt conveyors on each carrier to divert packages gently and accurately to destination lanes at high speeds.

  4. A warehouse manager wants to reduce 'honeycombing' waste. What is honeycombing?

    Answer: Unusable empty space created when partial pallet positions are left vacant

    Honeycombing occurs when partially depleted storage lanes or positions leave unusable empty space that cannot be filled with other inventory.

  5. What is the primary advantage of using a warehouse management system (WMS) directed put-away over fixed-location storage?

    Answer: Dynamically assigns storage locations to maximize space utilization

    WMS-directed put-away dynamically assigns available locations based on real-time inventory levels, product attributes, and space rules to optimize utilization.

  6. What hazard classification system must warehouses storing flammable liquids comply with in the US?

    Answer: NFPA 30

    NFPA 30, the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, governs the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids in warehouses.

  7. Which warehouse picking method has one picker complete all lines of a single order before moving to the next order?

    Answer: Discrete (single-order) picking

    Discrete picking assigns one picker to fulfill all items of one order at a time, which is simple but can result in high travel distances.