CPL Logistics Technology & WMS 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which WMS feature automatically directs warehouse workers to the most efficient pick path to minimize travel time?
- Wave planning
- Directed putaway
- Optimized pick routing (Correct answer)
- Slotting analysis
Correct answer: Optimized pick routing
Optimized pick routing uses algorithms to sequence pick tasks so workers travel the shortest possible distance through the warehouse.
Question 2: In a WMS, 'cartonization' refers to the process of:
- Labeling outbound cartons with shipping information
- Determining the optimal box size to pack an order (Correct answer)
- Consolidating multiple SKUs into a single carton
- Converting pallet quantities into case quantities
Correct answer: Determining the optimal box size to pack an order
Cartonization logic selects the best-fit box dimensions for each order to minimize void fill, reduce shipping costs, and ensure product protection.
Question 3: A 3PL provider bills clients based on pallet positions occupied, pick transactions, and inbound receipts. Which WMS capability enables this billing model?
- Activity-based billing module (Correct answer)
- Customer-specific inventory partitioning
- EDI transaction mapping
- Yard management integration
Correct answer: Activity-based billing module
An activity-based billing module within a WMS tracks chargeable events per client and generates invoices based on actual warehouse activity.
Question 4: Which technology is BEST suited for tracking reusable totes as they move between a DC and retail stores without requiring line-of-sight scanning?
- 1D barcode labels
- QR codes
- Passive RFID tags (Correct answer)
- OCR-based vision systems
Correct answer: Passive RFID tags
Passive RFID tags can be read in bulk without line-of-sight, making them ideal for tracking reusable assets through dock doors automatically.
Question 5: A company wants to ensure that no lot of a recalled food product remains in the warehouse undetected. Which WMS capability is most critical?
- Cycle count scheduling
- Lot-level traceability and quarantine management (Correct answer)
- Cross-docking workflows
- Multi-location putaway
Correct answer: Lot-level traceability and quarantine management
Lot-level traceability allows the WMS to instantly identify every location containing a specific lot and place it on hold, supporting rapid recall execution.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a Warehouse Control System (WCS) in relation to a WMS?
- To replace the WMS for small-to-medium warehouses
- To manage supplier relationships and purchase orders
- To translate WMS work orders into real-time commands for automated material handling equipment (Correct answer)
- To generate financial reports from warehouse activity data
Correct answer: To translate WMS work orders into real-time commands for automated material handling equipment
A WCS acts as a middleware layer that converts high-level WMS directives into equipment-level instructions for conveyors, sorters, and other automated systems.
Question 7: Which slotting strategy places fast-moving items closest to shipping docks to reduce average travel distance?
- Random slotting
- Velocity-based slotting (Correct answer)
- Family grouping
- Cube utilization slotting
Correct answer: Velocity-based slotting
Velocity-based slotting assigns golden zone locations near outbound docks to the highest-velocity SKUs, reducing picker travel and improving throughput.
CPL Logistics Technology & WMS 2
Which WMS feature automatically directs warehouse workers to the most efficient pick path to minimize travel time?