When Determining Storage Locations in a Warehouse with a Single

question 138

Multiple Choice

When determining storage locations in a warehouse with a single dock, the items that should be placed closest to the dock are those that have the highest:

• A) cost per unit.
• B) number of trips / blocks of storage area needed.
• C) number of trips.
• D) annual volume × unit cost.
• E) number of trips × blocks of storage area needed.

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