- 1)Why do warehouses exist in supply chains? List 4 reasons. Explain each in 2-3 sentences.
- 2)List the types of warehouses. Explain each warehouse type in 1-2 sentences. Provide an example organization for each warehouse type. (For example, Organization X uses A type warehouses in their operations).
- 3)Based on warehouse ownership, what are the two main options? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option? Explain 1-2 advantages and disadvantages of each option. Provide at least one organization type that would use each type. (For example, small scale retailers are most likely to use xxxx type warehouses).
- 4)Organizations can use following three types of warehouses if they decide to rent the space. Explain 1-2 advantages and disadvantages for each.
- a)Public warehousing
- b)Private warehousing
- c)3PL/ contract warehousing
- 5)What are the basic warehouse operations? Explain each in 1-2 sentences. Which operation in the warehouses takes the most time according to research? Propose and discuss few (1-3) methods which can reduce the total activity time in warehouses.
- 6)List 3 warehouse design considerations. Explain each in 2-3 sentences.
- 7)What are the differences in traditional material handling concept and modern material handling concept? Explain the differences in a paragraph. (100-150 words).
- 8)What are the ten principles of material handling according to Material Handling Institute? Pick one of them and explain in a paragraph. (100-150 words).
- 9)What are unit loads? Explain in a paragraph. Provide at least 3 examples of unit loads in different industries. (100-150 words)
- 10)What are the advantages and disadvantages of using unit loads for material handling? Explain at least 2 advantages and disadvantages.
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