Warehouse Management

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ON-CAMPUS Academic Session 2021

September 2021 Semester

ASSIGNMENT

BLC306/03 Warehouse Management INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: 1. This assignment is the alternative assessment to replace the proctored

examination.

2. This assignment consists of one (1) section. Answer ANY four (4) questions.

3. You are allowed a maximum of one (1) attempt to submit your assignment.

4. The assignment will be made available from 15th November 2021, Monday (00:00) until 1st December 2021, Wednesday (23:59).

5. Completed assignment must be submitted by 1st December 2021,

Wednesday (23:59).

6. You are required to submit your assignment into the LMS.

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Answer ANY four (4) questions (100 marks)

1. A warehouse is a temporary place to store inventory which acts as a buffer in

a supply chain. With an aid of an example illustrate the role of a warehouse

for the following companies/organisations;

a) Mydin

b) Perodua

c) Follow Me Shampoo

d) Penang Port

e) Hankyu Hanshin Express

[25 marks]

2. Examine the types of operations and activities at the following organisation’s

warehouses.

a) DB Schenker Penang

b) FedEx Penang

c) MAS Kargo KLIA

d) Lazada Malaysia

e) Port of Tanjung Pelelas

[25 marks]

3. You are the Operations Manager for a local manufacturing company and is

assigned to present to the top management a warehouse to accommodate

the expansion for the business in Penang. Justify the factors that will

influence your decision when selecting the location.

[25 marks]

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4. The company has asked your input during the recent meeting for the

expansion of the existing warehouse facility into a new facility. Indicate the

important parts and appearance to meet the needs in your proposal design

for the company.

[25 marks]

5. Explain the warehouse operating principles for DHL Malaysia in the following

perspectives;

a) Work Process

b) Equipment

[25 marks]

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