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Supply Chain & Logistics Flashcards

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  1. Reverse logistics in packaging primarily addresses which supply chain challenge?

    Answer: Management of returned, recalled, or end-of-life packaging

    Reverse logistics encompasses the processes for moving goods and packaging from consumers back through the supply chain for return, recycling, or disposal.

  2. What does the term 'slip sheet' refer to in pallet logistics?

    Answer: A thin fiberboard or plastic sheet used instead of a pallet

    A slip sheet is a thin flat sheet (fiberboard or plastic) that replaces a traditional wood pallet, reducing weight and cost in certain distribution systems.

  3. Which metric measures the ratio of product volume to total shipping package volume, indicating packaging efficiency?

    Answer: Cube utilization ratio

    Cube utilization ratio compares the volume of the product to the volume of its shipping package, with higher ratios indicating more efficient packaging.

  4. GS1-128 barcodes are used in supply chain shipping labels primarily because they:

    Answer: Encode variable-length data including lot numbers and expiration dates

    GS1-128 barcodes use Application Identifiers to encode variable-length data fields such as GTIN, lot number, expiration date, and serial number on a single label.

  5. In the context of e-commerce packaging, 'ship-in-own-container' (SIOC) certification means the product:

    Answer: Can be shipped directly to consumers without additional packaging

    SIOC certification (defined by ISTA 6-AMAZON.COM) confirms the product's own packaging is strong enough to be shipped to consumers without an additional outer box.

  6. Which palletization pattern provides the greatest interlocking stability but the lowest compression strength?

    Answer: Brick pattern

    The brick (row) pattern offsets boxes for interlocking stability between layers but reduces vertical compression transfer compared to column stacking.

  7. An EDI 856 transaction set is used in supply chain to communicate which information?

    Answer: Advance Ship Notice (ASN) with shipment details

    The EDI 856 (Ship Notice/Manifest) is sent by suppliers to retailers before a shipment arrives, detailing contents, packaging hierarchy, and tracking information.