I have 15 chapter assignments (chapters 3-17) that I need to have completed by November 30, 2022

Chapter 3:

M1: LESSON 3 -- Assignment (A03)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Why are processes and procedures important in a warehouse? Give an example of 4 processes that are used and the importance of them.

· Q2: Why is it important to provide delivery times to suppliers or subcontractors?

· Q3: Discuss the importance of yard management in a warehouse.

· Q4: What does the acronym ASN stand for? Why is offloading a crucial part of warehouse operations?

· Q5: Discuss the goals of cross-docking and why it’s importance in a warehouse.

· Q6: Why is quality control important in a warehouse? Give examples.

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Chapter 4:

M2: LESSON 4 - Assignment (A04)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Describe the ABC analysis. Give an example.

· Q2: Describe the word “slotting” and give an example of how it is used.

· Q3: Why is a warehouse pick area layout important? How does this have an impact on the ABC analysis based on frequency?

· Q4: Why are alternate shelf locations important?

· Q5: Why is a reserve pallet storage area important?

· Q6: What is the importance of an alternative warehouse layout?

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Chapter 5:

M2: LESSON 5 - Assignment (A-05)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: List three main areas of cost drivers in a warehouse?

· Q2: Define cluster picking and pick to order. Give an example of each.

· Q3: Define the following picking strategies, batch picking, zone picking and wave picking. Give examples of each strategy.

· Q4: Give an example of the types of automated picking systems.

· Q5: What are the benefits of 3D shuttle technology?

· Q6: Why are robotics important in production lines?

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Chapter 6:

M2: LESSON 6 - Assignment (A-06)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: List four (4) picking methods currently in use in today’s warehouses?

· Q2: Describe the use and importance of RFID?

· Q3: Define the following picking strategies, batch picking, zone picking, and wave picking. Give examples of each strategy.

· Q4: Discuss the replenishment option “put to light” and define its importance.

· Q5: Discuss the vision pick system and its importance?

· Q6: Discuss the cost of pick errors and the impact on operational cash flow.

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Chapter 7:

M3: LESSON 7 - Assignment (A-07)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Discuss briefly in your own words, what is replenishment?

· Q2: Give examples of four (4) value-adding services and it’s importance.

· Q3: What is the importance of cycle and inventory counts?

· Q4: Why is the reverse logistics process important in the warehouse?

· Q5: What does the acronym “WEEE” stand for? Why is it important in the warehouse?

· Q6: Give examples of four (4) types of documents used during the shipping process?

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Chapter 8:

M3: LESSON 8 - Assignment (A-08)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: List four (4) examples of the benefits of having a warehouse management system?

· Q2: List four (4) examples of items that would be effective in a warehouse management system.

· Q3: List three (3) functions that can be improved with the implementation of a warehouse management system.

· Q4: Discuss cloud computing and its benefits.

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Chapter 9:

M3: LESSON 9 - Assignment (A-09)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Why is a warehouse layout important?

· Q2: Can one warehouse layout, be efficiently used in multiple companies, with varying products?

· Q3: Why are aisle widths important?

· Q4: Why is warehouse flow important?

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Chapter 10:

M4: LESSON 10 - Assignment (A-10)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Describe four (4) types of storage and their pros and cons.

· Q2: Describe the difference of push back racking vs drive-in/ drive-through racking.

· Q3: Why are raised storage areas required?

· Q4: List four (4) examples of horizontal movement equipment?

· Q5: List the pros and cons of Automated guided vehicles.

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Chapter 11:

M4: LESSON 11 - Assignment (A-11)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: What is your understanding of resource planning?

· Q2: What is your definition of processing activity? Give two examples of process activities and their benefits.

· Q3: Define the term “productivity” and its impact on warehouse operation.

· Q4: List three types of seasonal/demand variation that will have an impact on the warehouse. Give examples.

· Q5: List and describe some other activities that are not driven by processes.

· Q6: How has automation become an integral part of the warehouse?

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Chapter 12:

M4: LESSON 12 - Assignment (A-12)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: List the eight (8) major types of cost and their impacts on the warehouse.

· Q2: Define “return on investment” and give 2 examples.

· Q3: Explain the importance of “traditional vs activity-based costing” systems.

· Q4: What are the pros and cons of a shared -user warehouse?

· Q5: List three value-added services and benefits that can be offered by a warehouse.

· Q6: List and give examples of the three (3) types of contracts offered by warehouses.

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Chapter 13:

M5: LESSON 13 - Assignment (A13)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Why do we need to measure performance and productivity?

· Q2: Why should we measure reliability, flexibility, cost and asset utilization?

· Q3: What are KPIs? How do you choose the right one for your organization?

· Q4: Describe the acronym SMART and how it is used.

· Q5: Name and describe the ten (10) performance measures?

· Q6: Describe the acronym OTIF and its five (5) measures?

· Q7: Describe the term benchmarking and why should we implement it.

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Chapter 14:

M5: LESSON 14 - Assignment (A-14)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Define outsourcing and offshore outsourcing. Give examples.

· Q2: What is the role of a third-party contractor?

· Q3: Explain the seven (7) sourcing business models.

· Q4: Describe the acronym SMART and how it is used.

· Q5: List and describe the five (5) rules to a win/win relationship.

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Chapter 15:

M5: LESSON 15 - Assignment (A-15)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Identify the five stages of fire risk assessment.

· Q2: Identify four (4) methods to prevent slips and trips.

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Chapter 16:

M6: LESSON 16 - Assignment (A-16)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of one (1) paragraph per question.

· Q1: List current measures warehouses are implementing, that will allow the warehouse to be energy efficient.

· Q2: What are three (3) main types of packing?

· Q3: List the main reasons warehouses are reducing packaging cost.

· Q4: Why are warehouses pushing to limit the resources used during packing.

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Chapter 17:

M6: LESSON 17 - Assignment (A-17)

Answer the following questions with a  minimum of three (3) paragraph per question.

· Q1: Based on teachings from the book, give a brief description of what a future warehouse would look like.

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