Warehouse Operations Flashcards
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What is a WMS in warehouse management?
Answer: Warehouse Management System
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is software that controls and optimizes warehouse operations from receiving to shipping.
What is cross-docking?
Answer: Transferring inbound shipments directly to outbound transport with minimal storage
Cross-docking transfers products from incoming trucks directly to outbound vehicles, bypassing traditional warehousing to reduce handling and storage.
What is the purpose of zone picking in a warehouse?
Answer: Assign pickers to specific zones to reduce travel time and increase efficiency
Zone picking divides the warehouse into sections, with each picker responsible for their zone, reducing congestion and travel distance.
What is a pallet rack?
Answer: A metal shelving system designed to store palletized goods in horizontal rows and vertical bays
Pallet racking systems maximize vertical warehouse space and provide organized, accessible storage for bulk palletized inventory.
What does SKU stand for in warehouse operations?
Answer: Stock Keeping Unit
A SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is a unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a specific product for inventory tracking.
What is slotting in warehouse management?
Answer: Strategically assigning product storage locations to optimize pick efficiency
Slotting optimization places high-velocity items closest to shipping areas and at ergonomic heights to minimize travel time and labor cost.