Supply Chain and Logistics Flashcards
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What is the primary benefit of barcode scanning during receiving?
Answer: It improves inventory accuracy and speeds data entry
Scanning captures item data accurately and faster than manual entry.
A store is running low on a popular item before a weekend. What demand factor likely caused it?
Answer: A seasonal or promotional demand spike
Promotions and seasonal events drive sudden demand surges that deplete stock.
What does 'FIFO' mean in warehouse stock rotation?
Answer: First In, First Out
FIFO means the oldest stock is sold or shipped first, reducing spoilage and obsolescence.
Why is accurate cycle counting important in a distribution center?
Answer: It keeps recorded inventory matching physical stock
Cycle counting catches discrepancies so system records match what's on the shelf.
A trailer is loaded but exceeds the legal weight limit. What is the correct response?
Answer: Remove freight until it meets the legal limit
Overweight trucks are illegal and unsafe, so excess freight must be removed.
What is 'safety stock' designed to protect against?
Answer: Stockouts from demand or supply variability
Safety stock is extra inventory held to cover unexpected demand or delivery delays.
Which technology helps Walmart track shipments across the supply chain in real time?
Answer: GPS and RFID/scanning systems
GPS and RFID/scanning provide real-time visibility of goods in transit and storage.