Ali Supervises the Conveyor Belts in a Distribution Centre

question 62

Multiple Choice

Ali supervises the conveyor belts in a distribution centre.Her job is to make sure the merchandise moves quickly from the receiving docks to the staging area in order for the trucks to load and deliver.No merchandise is stored as the vendors already prepared it specifically for the stores.Ali works in ______________________ at the distribution centre.

• A) cross examination
• B) cross-docking
• C) cataloging
• D) cross-checking
• E) reverse logistics

Describe the concepts of FIFO, LIFO, and other queue disciplines.

Apply Little's Law in appropriate contexts.

Understand the distinction between single-phase and multi-phase queuing systems.

Explain the relevance of queue discipline and its most common rules.

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Definitions:

Structural Approaches

Structural approaches refer to methods or strategies that focus on organizational design, hierarchy, and formal systems as means to achieve efficiency, coordination, and effectiveness.

Superordinate Goals

Superordinate goals are shared objectives that require cooperation among individuals or groups who might otherwise experience conflict, promoting unity.

Liaison Personnel

Individuals within an organization who act as intermediaries or connectors between different departments or units to ensure effective communication and coordination.

Antecedent Conditions

Factors or circumstances that exist or occur before a specific event, influencing or leading to the event’s occurrence.