LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSING: MODERN PROBLEMS IN MODERN:Q & A

LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSING: MODERN PROBLEMS IN MODERN SOLUTIONS Q & A

CONCEPT OF LOGISTICS

1. (Q) What is logistics?

(A) logistics is the process that a commodity (or service) moves through.

                From the initial customer order to final consumption of the commodity

                (or service) by the customer.

2. (Q) What are the six rights of logistics?

           (A)

• The right product or service
• To the right customer
• At the right time
• In the right condition
• At the right place
• At the right price

3. (Q) Describe what would happen during an  order processing activity

           (A)  Order processing involves the accurate collecting, processing and

                  storage of information, which is then passed on to  the next link in the

                  supply and distribution chain.      

4. (Q) What is warehousing

                  Its monitoring the progress of products through the warehouse

                  (warehouse management) It involves the physical warehouse infrastructure,

                  tracking systems, and communication between product stations.

     5)   (Q) Name three types of warehouses

           (A)

• Overseas warehousing

• Packing warehousing
• Railway warehousing

     6)   (Q) If two possible Solutions for a warehouse Who is unorganized and

                 are running out of room For their  pallets

           (A)

• Identifying the most efficient location for all inventory, factoring in the product storage characteristics, family and supply needs.

• Utilizing a professional forklift company to complete a site evaluation will allow you to gain the best equipment for your application and will ensure you are able to maximize storage space.

      

7)  (Q) What is a  piece pick selection process?

1. Is a type of order selection process where product is picked and handled in

           Individual units and place in an outer carton, tote or other container for

           shipping.

8)  (Q) Getting rid of unnecessary steps in a business process is called?  

1. Business process re-engineering

9)   (Q) What are the six rights of logistics? (same question as no.2)                           

          

10)  (Q) Main types of warehouse storage systems

      (A)

• Pallet racking including selective, drive-in, drive-thru, double-deep, pushback and gravity flow
• Mezzanine including structural, roll formed, racks
• Vertical lift modules
• Horizontal carousels
• vertical carousels

11)  (Q) Why is choosing the correct location and type of Warehouse important?

      (A) Choosing the correct location and type of Warehouse is important because it can   

            affect the Overall value added to the supply chain.