MODULE 8 Warehouse Management Systems

Question 1

“Trade isn’t about goods. Trade is about information. Goods sit in the warehouse until information moves them.”

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Warehouse systems need to be able to work in real time, manage all the processes within the warehouse and have the ability to communicate with other company systems.

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True

Question 3

a stock-control system is not the same as a WMS

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True

Question 4

A WMS can process data quickly and coordinate movements within the warehouse. It can produce reports and handle large volumes of transactions as experienced in e-commerce operations.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

introduction of new technologies into your operation not only improves your
competitiveness in a challenging market but can also be instrumental in meeting ever-increasing customer demands.

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True

Question 6

The team should include members from finance, sales, production (if applicable), IT and of course the warehouse.

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True

Question 7

The first stage of the design process is to collect and collate as much information as possible about current processes and procedures.

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True

Question 8

Do not make the error of automating poor processes.

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True

Question 9

Each project team member needs to compile a list of the key functions required of a system and rank them by importance, eg 1, 2 or 3; or essential, greatly desired or nice to have.

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True

Question 10

list of key functions will enable you to quickly discard systems that do not meet your fundamental requirements.

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True

Question 11

Incorporate any future growth plans in your
Specification means you need to take into account likely future events when specifying a WMS

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True

Question 12

The right WMS can maximize the productivity of your labour, increase both space and equipment utilization and increase accuracy.

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True

Question 13

There are a plethora of WMS vendors in today’s marketplace offering ERP systems that incorporate WMS, best-of-breed WMSs, stock-control systems and SaaS systems.

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True

Question 14

a niche market it is always prudent to look at the systems your competitors are operating

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True

Question 15

WMS needs to have Ability to interface with other systems, The ability to interface with other systems such as accounts packages, ERP and MRP systems and transport management systems, is cri

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True

Question 16

a WMS needs to have Modular and scalable where you only pay for the functionalities you require and training and implementation can be quicker.

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True

Question 17

A WMS needs to be able to at least meet your basic current and potential future needs.

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True

Question 18

Ensure that the system can operate with the maximum number of users you are planning on having and can manage multiple sites if required.

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True

Question 19

it is essential that the system is accessible remotely over the web and that it is secure with access levels being password protected.

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True

Question 20

Ensure that the system works in real time, providing instant inventory updates.

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True

Question 21

Ensure the system supports the widely accepted standards currently in use and isn’t limited to a proprietary standard that your customers may not use

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True

Question 22

ensure that the system is approved or can be approved by the relevant authorities.

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True

Question 23

According to BASDA, to achieve best warehouse practice, systems need to be able to optimize movements within the warehouse

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True

Question 24

Ensure the system provides comprehensive reporting suites and also reports
failures.

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True

Question 25

Software as a service (SaaS) WMS is an internet-based application that is developed, hosted and maintained by a third-party software provider on secure servers

Answer 25

True

Question 26

cloud computing, your WMS vendor hosts the software application and hardware infrastructure for you. You access the WMS via a web browser and gain the functional benefits of a new WMS without the upfront software costs.

Answer 26

True