Supply Chain and Logistics Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is a 'safety stock' level and how is it determined?
Answer: Extra inventory kept to prevent out-of-stocks caused by demand variability or supply delays
Safety stock is buffer inventory that protects against uncertainty in both demand and supply timing.
What sustainability initiative has Walmart implemented in its transportation fleet?
Answer: Converting to more fuel-efficient vehicles, optimizing routes, testing electric trucks, and setting emissions reduction targets
Walmart has set aggressive fleet sustainability targets through technology, route optimization, and alternative fuels.
What is 'demand forecasting' and which data inputs does Walmart use to improve forecast accuracy?
Answer: Using historical sales, weather data, local events, economic indicators, and AI algorithms to predict future product demand
Accurate demand forecasting combines multiple data sources with advanced analytics to predict what customers will buy.
What is 'reverse logistics' and why is it important for Walmart?
Answer: The process of managing product returns, recalls, recycling, and disposition from customer or store back through the supply chain
Reverse logistics handles the backward flow of products and materials, recovering value and managing waste responsibly.
How does Walmart use its store network as an advantage in e-commerce fulfillment compared to online-only retailers?
Answer: Over 4,700 stores serve as fulfillment points close to customers, enabling faster and cheaper delivery than shipping from distant warehouses
Walmart's massive physical presence creates a distributed fulfillment network that online-only competitors cannot easily replicate.
What role does 'slotting' play in warehouse operations efficiency?
Answer: Strategically assigning product storage locations within the warehouse to minimize picker travel time and maximize throughput
Slotting optimizes where products are stored based on movement velocity, size, and picking patterns to maximize efficiency.