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1.
A company implements racking systems that reach the ceiling to maximise storage density. What type of storage strategy is this?
2.
What is a major risk of using outdated stock tracking methods like spreadsheets?
3.
Why might a company choose outsourcing for warehouse operations?
4.
Which TWO of the following are included in the total cost of ownership (TCO)?
1.Initial purchase price
2.Operating and maintenance costs
3.Storage space opportunity cost
4.Historical supplier performance
5.
A warehouse team has limited space and high-speed picking requirements. What storage method is most appropriate?
6.
Which factor is most critical when choosing between hire and lease for an asset?
7.
What is one of the primary purposes of stocktaking?
8.
Which TWO of the following can help reduce holding costs?
1. Just-in-time inventory
2.Expanding warehouse size
3. Frequent stock reviews
4.Bulk ordering strategy
9.
Which layout best suits a business that separates goods-in and goods-out functions at opposite ends of a warehouse?
10.
A procurement manager needs to assess the total cost of a proposed warehouse racking system over 10 years. What costing method should be used?
11.
Which of the following would most likely require an environmental disposal plan?
12.
In stock control, what does a stockout typically lead to?
13.
Why is voice-directed picking increasingly used in warehouses?
14.
What is a common outcome of insufficient safety stock?
15.
Which TWO would typically be found on a warehouse key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard?
1. Pick accuracy
2. Lighting expenditure
3. Order cycle time
4. Employee headcount
16.
A manufacturer discovers several pallets of parts are past their use-by date. How should these be classified?
17.
Which TWO of the following systems typically support automated inventory replenishment?
1. WMS
2. ERP
3. FIFO
4. Voice pick
18.
How does ABC classification support inventory decision-making?
19.
Which of the following is the most appropriate for managing stock with high variability in demand?
20.
Which term describes inventory that is still listed in the system but not physically present?
21.
A procurement team installs a WMS that tracks every movement of goods in real-time. What benefit does this provide?
22.
Which of the following best defines buffer stock?
23.
An organisation is frequently exceeding its warehouse capacity. Which TWO actions can help?
1. Implement JIT inventory
2. Increase holding costs
3. Use a third-party logistics provider
4. Increase reorder quantity
24.
Which of the following is most likely to reduce errors in manual picking processes?
25.
A business introduces a policy requiring environmental assessments before all equipment disposal.This policy supports which principle?
