CLT Study Guide
Describe activities essential to receiving: - correct answer ✔- Receiving
involves the orderly receipt of all materials in a facility, ensuring the quality
and quantity match the order.
- Materials are then distributed to storage locations or other organizational
functions.
Identify procedures for handling inbound trucks: - correct answer ✔- Careful
planning and checking are essential, including scheduling incoming materials,
checking documentation, and directing drivers to appropriate areas.
- Yard and dock management is crucial for logistics efficiency, requiring
careful planning, design, and easy access for trucks.
Describe conditions for unloading, including security requirements: - correct
answer ✔- Before unloading, containers must be safely secured, and seals
on truck container doors are inspected and broken in the presence of a carrier
representative.
- Security on receiving docks is crucial, and strict procedures for managing
outside drivers must be followed.
List and describe documents for standard receipt of materials: - correct
answer ✔- Standard product delivery documents include the Bill of Lading,
Carrier Freight Bill, Delivery Receipt, and Air Waybill.
- These documents provide information about the shipper, consignee,
materials, weight, and freight charges.
,Describe procedures for checking and reporting inbound materials during
unloading: - correct answer ✔- Upon arrival, the inbound trucker's
information is verified, the Advanced Ship Notice (ASN) is confirmed, and the
truck is assigned to a specific receiving door.
- Materials are inspected, accepted or refused, and the seal on the truck
container doors is broken in the presence of a carrier representative.
Describe procedures for identifying and reporting overages, shortages, or
damages: - correct answer ✔- Damages, shortages, or overages are noted
during the inspection, and proper documentation is made.
- Materials are staged for count and final inspection, and any damages are
accounted for before releasing the truck.
Methods for Determining Destination and Direction of Unloaded Materials: -
correct answer ✔1. Staging Area near Loading Dock:
- Unloaded materials are often placed in a staging area near the loading dock.
- They remain there until the next location for delivery is determined.
2. Clear Markings and Labels:
- Delivery locations for incoming materials must be clearly marked or
designated.
- Products or contents should be clearly labeled for easy identification.
3. Numbering System (Warehouse Management System - WMS):
- Utilize a warehouse management system (WMS) to determine precise
locations.
,- Implement a numbering system (address system/locator system) for
structured movement.
Key Issues Affecting How Materials are Stored: - correct answer ✔1. Mass,
Measurement, and Space:
- Consider mass, measurement, and available space for efficient storage.
- Determine storage methods based on the volume of materials.
2. Volume, Density, and Size:
- Volume influences storage arrangements, especially density.
- Large quantities often lead to unit loads in high-density storage
arrangements.
3. Forms of Storage:
- Materials are stored based on their forms (pallets, cases/cartons, individual
items).
- Unit load retrieval for large demands, transitioning to case and individual
item retrieval for smaller orders.
Forms in Which Materials are Stored: - correct answer ✔1. Bulk Stacking:
- Group similar unit loads for efficient retrieval and inventory control.
- Consider building height, stackability, possible damage, and material
rotation.
2. Rack Storage:
- Utilize storage racks for materials that shouldn't be placed on the floor.
- Selective pallet racks, drive-in racks, push-back racks, and cantilever racks
offer varied storage options.
, 3. Repack (Shelving, Bin, and Drawer Storage):
- Use shelving for efficient storage of items not requiring heavy structural
steel.
- Drawer storage provides secure and organized storage for fragile or valuable
items.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS): - correct answer ✔1.
Man-on-Board AS/RS:
- Basic system with an operator riding along with an order-picker.
- Used for in-aisle picking with manual or automatic control.
2. Fully Automated AS/RS:
- Integrated computer-controlled system combining storage medium, transport
mechanism, and controls.
- Operates in narrow aisles, wire-guided or rail-guided, with advantages of
efficiency, space utilization, and material control.
Describe best practices in order cycle and procurement processes, including
information flows. - correct answer ✔Best Practices:
1. Automated Order Processing: Utilizing automated systems streamlines the
order processing, reducing time delays and potential errors associated with
manual handling.
2. Use of SKUs: Employing Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) for unique
identification facilitates efficient tracking of products across the supply chain.
3. Past Payment History Consideration: Evaluating past payment history
before processing an order helps in decision-making and managing credit
risks.
Information Flows: