Question

9. The major problem addressed by the warehouse layout strategy is: A) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. B) requiring frequent close contact between forklift drivers and item pickers. C) addressing trade-offs between space and material handling. D) balancing product flow from one work station to the next. E) locating the docks near a convenient access

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C. Addressing trade-offs between space and material handling.

Explanation:

The reason is that the warehouse layout plan discusses the major problem of stocking the inventory in a manner that it uses less space and as a result reduces the cost of the warehouse rentals. The modern warehouse softwares does the same with more valuable guidelines and stock flow control which helps in lowering the handling cost of the inventory and also helps increasing the space for additional inventory.

Answer 2

Answer:

C) Addressing trade-offs between space and material handling.

Explanation:

Addressing trade offs between material handling and space in the warehouse is a major problem been tackled in warehouse layout strategy.

In any case where it is been found that your warehouse or distribution centre capacity is at bursting point, and costs are escalating while service levels are not being met, it is natural to assume that a bigger warehouse would go a long way to addressing the issues.

That is why experts in this field that have extensive experience in assisting customers in the identification of causal issues through its(warehouse) facility design, operations audits and also layout.