CIM Technology & Inventory Software 2

Question 1

Which inventory software feature automatically triggers purchase orders when stock falls below a set threshold?

Accepted Answer

Reorder point automation

Answer

Reorder point automation generates purchase orders when on-hand inventory drops below the predefined reorder point level.

Question 2

In a Warehouse Management System (WMS), what does 'slotting optimization' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Assigning storage locations to maximize picking efficiency

Answer

Slotting optimization assigns SKUs to storage locations based on velocity, weight, and pick frequency to reduce travel time.

Question 3

Which EDI transaction set is used to send a Purchase Order from a buyer to a supplier?

Accepted Answer

EDI 850

Answer

EDI 850 is the standard transaction set for transmitting a Purchase Order electronically from buyer to supplier.

Question 4

A company implements RFID at the pallet level rather than the item level. What is the PRIMARY trade-off?

Accepted Answer

Lower cost vs. less granular inventory visibility

Answer

Pallet-level RFID reduces tag and implementation costs but sacrifices item-level tracking granularity.

Question 5

Which technology enables real-time inventory synchronization across multiple sales channels (e-commerce, retail, wholesale)?

Accepted Answer

Omnichannel inventory management software

Answer

Omnichannel inventory management platforms sync stock levels across all channels in real time to prevent overselling.

(CIM) Certified Inventory Manager Practice Test