Inventory & Supply Management Flashcards
7 cards from real RCS practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Inventory & Supply Management flashcards as text
Which storage practice helps prevent cleaning chemicals from degrading due to environmental exposure?
Answer: Keeping chemicals in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight
Cool, dry, and ventilated storage away from sunlight preserves chemical stability and extends product shelf life.
A cleaning business experiences frequent stockouts of certain supplies despite regular ordering. What process improvement would MOST directly address this?
Answer: Analyzing usage data to recalibrate par levels and reorder points
Reviewing actual usage data allows the business to set accurate par levels that reflect real consumption patterns.
A supplier offers a 15% discount for ordering 500 units versus the standard order of 100 units. What factor should MOST influence whether to accept this offer?
Answer: Available storage space and whether the business can use 500 units before expiration
Bulk discount value must be weighed against storage capacity and the risk of product expiration before use.
What is the role of a vendor scorecard in cleaning supply management?
Answer: A tool to evaluate and compare supplier performance on metrics like delivery and quality
Vendor scorecards track supplier performance metrics, helping businesses make informed decisions about supplier relationships.
When a cleaning company transitions to eco-friendly products, what supply management step is MOST critical during the transition?
Answer: Running parallel stock of both product lines until conventional supplies are fully depleted
Running parallel stock allows conventional inventory to be used up while introducing eco-friendly products, minimizing waste and cost.
In a cleaning supply audit, a large discrepancy is found between the inventory system record and the physical count. What is the FIRST action to take?
Answer: Investigate the cause of the discrepancy before making any record adjustments
Investigating the discrepancy first identifies whether it stems from theft, error, or system failure before corrective action is taken.
A cleaning company uses both paper towels and reusable microfiber cloths. Which supply classification describes paper towels in this context?
Answer: Consumable supply
Paper towels are consumables because they are single-use items that are depleted through normal operations.