Inventory Control Flashcards
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Which technology is most commonly used in warehouses to automate inventory tracking by scanning barcodes on products and locations?
Answer: Warehouse Management System (WMS) with barcode scanners
A WMS combined with barcode scanners automates real-time inventory tracking by capturing data at receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping.
What is 'cross-docking' and how does it affect inventory levels?
Answer: A process where incoming goods are transferred directly to outbound transport with minimal or no storage
Cross-docking moves products from inbound to outbound shipments without storage, reducing inventory holding costs and handling time.
What is 'consignment inventory'?
Answer: Inventory owned by the supplier but stored at the buyer's location until sold or used
In a consignment arrangement, the supplier retains ownership of inventory stored at the buyer's location until it is actually sold or consumed.
Which factor does NOT directly influence the calculation of safety stock?
Answer: Warehouse square footage
Safety stock is calculated based on demand variability, lead time variability, and the desired service level — not the physical size of the warehouse.
A logistics associate notices that a high-value, slow-moving item has not been ordered in six months. What inventory category does this likely fall under?
Answer: Obsolete or excess inventory
A slow-moving, high-value item with no recent orders is a candidate for excess or obsolete inventory and may require disposal or return to the supplier.
What is the main benefit of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) over traditional barcodes for inventory tracking?
Answer: RFID can read multiple tags simultaneously without line-of-sight scanning
RFID enables simultaneous scanning of multiple items without requiring direct line-of-sight, significantly speeding up inventory tracking processes.
When performing an ABC analysis, which class of items typically receives the most frequent monitoring and tightest inventory controls?
Answer: Class A items, because they represent the highest inventory value
Class A items, which account for the largest share of total inventory value, require the most rigorous controls and frequent review cycles.