Cross-Docking Refers to

question 282

Multiple Choice

Cross-docking refers to

• A)the practice of organizing the cost-effective flow of raw materials,in-process inventory,finished goods,and related information from point of origin to point of consumption to satisfy customer requirements.
• B)the practice of storing finished goods in the same trucks from which they will be dispensed and sold to consumers.
• C)using large cargo containers that will be loaded to trucks and then to barges or ships that sail from port to port and then unloaded back to trucks for final transport and delivery.
• D)a practice that involves unloading products from suppliers,sorting products for individual stores,and quickly reloading products onto trucks for a particular store.
• E)the practice of transporting retail goods from a centralized warehouse to the loading docks of regionally located satellite warehouses.

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Definitions:

Subliminal Message

A signal or message designed to pass below the normal limits of perception, not consciously perceived but able to influence thoughts or behavior.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that is required to be consciously detected 50% of the time by a sensory system, essentially the lowest level of detectable sensation.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, feelings, desires, and memories that are not within our conscious awareness, but influence our behavior.

Background Music

Music played in a space primarily to enhance its atmosphere and not intended to be the focus of active listening.