Walmart Supply Chain and Logistics 2

Question 1

In a Walmart distribution center, what does 'cross-docking' primarily reduce?

Accepted Answer

Storage and inventory holding time

Answer

Number of suppliers

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Employee headcount

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Truck fuel taxes

Question 2

A delivery truck arrives at the DC dock 2 hours late. What is the best first action?

Accepted Answer

Log the delay and reschedule unloading per dock priority

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Refuse the entire load immediately

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Send the driver away without notice

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Ignore it and unload last

Question 3

What does the acronym 'SKU' stand for in inventory management?

Accepted Answer

Stock Keeping Unit

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Supply Klassification Unit

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Standard Kit Usage

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Shelf Kept Update

Question 4

Why does Walmart use 'just-in-time' replenishment for many fast-moving items?

Accepted Answer

To match stock arrivals closely to sales demand

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To increase backroom storage

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To order once per year

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To avoid scanning products

Question 5

An associate finds a pallet with a damaged outer wrap during receiving. What should happen?

Accepted Answer

Inspect contents and document any damage before accepting

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Place it on the sales floor as-is

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Throw the whole pallet away

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Sign for it without checking

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a 'pick list' in order fulfillment?

Accepted Answer

To direct workers to items and quantities to collect

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To track employee breaks

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To set retail prices

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To schedule truck maintenance

Question 7

Which metric best measures how quickly inventory sells and is replaced?

Accepted Answer

Inventory turnover

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Square footage

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Headcount ratio

Answer

Dock door count