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Logistics Technology & Information Systems Flashcards

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  1. An Advance Ship Notice (ASN) sent via EDI helps a receiving warehouse primarily by:

    Answer: Providing detailed shipment contents before the goods physically arrive, enabling pre-planned receiving

    An ASN notifies the recipient of exactly what is being shipped and when, allowing dock scheduling, labor planning, and cross-docking before the truck arrives.

  2. A demand-driven MRP (DDMRP) system differs from traditional MRP by:

    Answer: Using actual demand signals and strategic buffer stock positions instead of forecast-driven push logic

    DDMRP decouples the supply chain at strategic points with buffers sized to absorb variability, pulling replenishment from actual demand rather than pushing based on forecasts.

  3. Machine learning in logistics is increasingly used for which application?

    Answer: Dynamic route optimization that adapts in real time to traffic and delivery conditions

    Machine learning algorithms optimize delivery routes dynamically by learning from traffic patterns, delivery time windows, and historical performance data.

  4. A freight audit and payment (FAP) system in logistics is used to:

    Answer: Verify carrier invoices against contracted rates and automate freight bill payment

    FAP systems compare carrier invoices to contracted rates, flag discrepancies, and automate approved payments, recovering billing errors and improving cost control.

  5. What does the term 'last-mile delivery' refer to in logistics technology and planning?

    Answer: The final leg of a delivery from a local hub or distribution center to the end customer

    Last-mile delivery is the most expensive and time-consuming leg of the supply chain, covering the short distance from a local facility to the customer's door.

  6. Which technology automatically identifies and tracks items using laser-scanned unique codes printed on labels?

    Answer: Barcode scanning

    Barcode scanners read optically encoded data by reflecting a laser off a printed symbol, providing a low-cost and widely adopted item identification method.