MHC Logistics & Workflow Efficiency 3

Question 1

In lean warehousing, what does the term 'muda' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Waste in any form that does not add value

Answer

Muda is a Japanese term for waste, referring to any activity that consumes resources without creating value for the customer.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 wastes identified in lean logistics?

Accepted Answer

Standardization

Answer

Standardization is a lean tool used to eliminate waste, not a waste category itself; the 8 wastes are overproduction, waiting, transport, overprocessing, inventory, motion, defects, and unused talent.

Question 3

A pick path that follows a serpentine route through all warehouse aisles is called which type of routing strategy?

Accepted Answer

S-shape (serpentine) routing

Answer

S-shape (serpentine) routing guides pickers up and down consecutive aisles in a continuous path, which is simple and commonly used for large pick lists.

Question 4

When evaluating warehouse labor productivity, which metric directly measures the efficiency of picking operations?

Accepted Answer

Lines picked per labor hour

Answer

Lines picked per labor hour directly quantifies how many individual pick tasks a worker completes in one hour, making it a core picking productivity KPI.

Question 5

What is the function of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) directed putaway?

Accepted Answer

Assigns optimal storage locations to incoming items based on rules

Answer

WMS directed putaway uses system-defined rules (velocity, weight, zone) to guide workers to the best available storage location for each received item.

(MHC) Material Handling Certification Practice Test

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MHC Logistics & Workflow Efficiency 3