Warehouse Operations & Storage Systems Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a flow-through (gravity flow) rack in FIFO inventory management?
Answer: It uses inclined rollers so stock loaded from the rear automatically flows to the front pick face
Gravity flow racks use inclined roller lanes so pallets or cartons loaded at the rear automatically slide to the front, ensuring FIFO rotation.
In warehouse slotting, what does 'family grouping' mean?
Answer: Grouping items that are frequently ordered together in the same pick zone
Family grouping slots items commonly ordered together in proximity so pickers can retrieve multiple co-ordered SKUs in a single short trip.
What is the main function of a stretch wrapper (pallet wrapper) in a warehouse's shipping area?
Answer: To secure pallet loads with stretch film for stable transport
A stretch wrapper applies layers of stretch film around a pallet load to unitize the goods, prevent shifting, and protect against damage during transit.
Which OSHA standard sets requirements for powered industrial truck (forklift) operation in warehouses?
Answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 covers the design, maintenance, and safe operation of powered industrial trucks including forklifts in general industry.
A warehouse implements 'zone skipping' in its fulfillment process. What does this achieve?
Answer: Bypasses intermediate distribution centers to ship directly from origin to final destination
Zone skipping bypasses regional distribution centers by consolidating shipments and injecting them closer to the final destination, reducing carrier zone charges and transit time.
What is 'slot velocity analysis' used for in warehouse management?
Answer: Analyzing pick frequency to optimize item placement within the warehouse
Slot velocity analysis reviews how often each SKU is picked to assign high-frequency items to optimal locations that minimize picker travel time.
Which storage system is best suited for storing a large number of small, individually picked items in a very small footprint?
Answer: Vertical lift module (VLM)
A vertical lift module (VLM) uses automated shuttles to store and retrieve trays of small items in a tall enclosed unit, maximizing density in a minimal floor area.