Logistics Technology & Compliance Flashcards
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Which EDI transaction set is used to transmit an Advance Ship Notice (ASN) to a trading partner?
Answer: EDI 856
EDI 856 is the standard transaction set for the Advance Ship Notice, notifying receivers of pending shipments.
A company uses a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that integrates with RFID readers at dock doors. What is the primary compliance benefit of this setup for inbound shipments?
Answer: Provides automated, real-time inventory accuracy for audit trails
RFID-WMS integration creates automated, timestamped receiving records that support regulatory audit trails and inventory compliance.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), which document must accompany all shipments of hazardous materials to communicate chemical hazards?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA HazCom 2012 requires Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS) to accompany hazardous chemical shipments to inform handlers of risks.
A logistics manager wants to optimize last-mile delivery routes dynamically using real-time traffic data. Which technology platform is best suited for this?
Answer: Transportation Management System (TMS) with AI routing
Modern TMS platforms with AI/ML modules ingest real-time traffic feeds to dynamically re-route drivers for optimal last-mile performance.
Which U.S. federal regulation governs the hours-of-service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers, directly impacting logistics scheduling?
Answer: FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395
FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395 establishes hours-of-service limits for commercial motor vehicle drivers to prevent fatigue-related accidents.
What is the purpose of a Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification for U.S. importers?
Answer: It provides expedited customs processing and reduced examination rates
C-TPAT-certified importers demonstrate supply chain security standards in exchange for reduced inspections and expedited border processing.
A 3PL provider uses IoT sensors to monitor temperature in pharmaceutical cold-chain shipments. Which FDA regulation makes this tracking mandatory for certain drugs?
Answer: FDA Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
The DSCSA requires track-and-trace capabilities for prescription drugs throughout the supply chain, making IoT temperature monitoring a compliance tool.