Material Handling & Logistics Flashcards

Which forklift attachment is best suited for handling cylindrical loads like paper rolls or barrels?

Answer: Roll clamp

A roll clamp uses curved arms to grip and handle cylindrical loads such as paper rolls or barrels without pallets.

What does the term 'ABC analysis' refer to in inventory management?

Answer: Classifying inventory by value and usage frequency

ABC analysis categorizes inventory into A (high value/low quantity), B (moderate), and C (low value/high quantity) to prioritize management efforts.

A warehouse uses a 'pick-to-light' system. What is its primary benefit?

Answer: Guides pickers with illuminated displays to increase speed and accuracy

Pick-to-light systems use LED displays at storage locations to direct workers, reducing errors and improving picking throughput.

What is the purpose of a 'dock leveler' in a shipping and receiving area?

Answer: To bridge the height gap between the dock and trailer floor

A dock leveler spans the gap and height difference between the loading dock and the truck trailer, enabling safe pallet jack and forklift entry.

When calculating the load center for a forklift, which dimension is most critical?

Answer: Horizontal distance from the front face of the forks to the load's center of gravity

The load center is the horizontal distance from the fork face to the load's center of gravity, which determines the forklift's safe lifting capacity.

Which storage system uses a rotating carousel of shelves or bins to bring items to the picker rather than sending the picker to the item?

Answer: Horizontal or vertical carousel

Carousel systems rotate stored items to a fixed pick station, reducing travel time and improving ergonomics for order fulfillment.

In a manufacturing plant, 'supermarket' pull systems are associated with which lean concept?

Answer: Kanban replenishment

Supermarket pull systems use kanban signals to replenish a controlled inventory buffer only when downstream processes consume material.