CPT Supply Chain & Logistics 3

Question 1

Reverse logistics in packaging primarily addresses which supply chain challenge?

Accepted Answer

Management of returned, recalled, or end-of-life packaging

Answer

Reverse logistics encompasses the processes for moving goods and packaging from consumers back through the supply chain for return, recycling, or disposal.

Question 2

What does the term 'slip sheet' refer to in pallet logistics?

Accepted Answer

A thin fiberboard or plastic sheet used instead of a pallet

Answer

A slip sheet is a thin flat sheet (fiberboard or plastic) that replaces a traditional wood pallet, reducing weight and cost in certain distribution systems.

Question 3

Which metric measures the ratio of product volume to total shipping package volume, indicating packaging efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Cube utilization ratio

Answer

Cube utilization ratio compares the volume of the product to the volume of its shipping package, with higher ratios indicating more efficient packaging.

Question 4

GS1-128 barcodes are used in supply chain shipping labels primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Encode variable-length data including lot numbers and expiration dates

Answer

GS1-128 barcodes use Application Identifiers to encode variable-length data fields such as GTIN, lot number, expiration date, and serial number on a single label.

Question 5

In the context of e-commerce packaging, 'ship-in-own-container' (SIOC) certification means the product:

Accepted Answer

Can be shipped directly to consumers without additional packaging

Answer

SIOC certification (defined by ISTA 6-AMAZON.COM) confirms the product's own packaging is strong enough to be shipped to consumers without an additional outer box.

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CPT Supply Chain & Logistics 3