Supply Chain and Logistics Flashcards

What is the main goal of route optimization for delivery trucks?

Answer: To lower cost and time by choosing efficient paths

Route optimization reduces fuel, time, and cost by planning efficient delivery sequences.

An associate notices a temperature-sensitive load was left on a warm dock. What is the priority?

Answer: Move it to proper cold storage immediately

Perishable goods must be moved to correct temperature quickly to prevent spoilage and safety risks.

What does 'lead time' refer to in supply chain planning?

Answer: Time from placing an order to receiving it

Lead time is the total time between ordering and receiving the goods.

Why does Walmart often consolidate shipments from multiple suppliers?

Answer: To reduce transportation cost per unit

Consolidation fills trucks more fully, lowering shipping cost per unit.

A scanned item count does not match the purchase order. What should the receiver do?

Answer: Recount and document the discrepancy before processing

Recounting and documenting ensures records reflect what was actually delivered.

What is a key advantage of automated conveyor and sortation systems in a DC?

Answer: Higher throughput with fewer errors

Automation moves and sorts goods faster and more accurately than fully manual handling.

What does 'reverse logistics' handle?

Answer: Returns, recalls, and recycling of products

Reverse logistics manages the flow of returned, recalled, or recyclable goods back through the chain.