DTM Unit 1 Pre-course

What is the main goal of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)?

• To maximize the storage space in warehouses
• To ensure the efficient delivery of goods to meet forecasted demand
• To increase the number of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs)
• To reduce the speed of delivery

Which of the following is NOT a focus of DRP?

• Supply chain distribution
• Manufacturing processes
• Forecasting demand
• Customer personal preferences

What does SKU stand for?

• Supply Key Unit
• Stock Keeping Unit
• System Knowledge Utilization
• Store Keeping Unit

How does DRP benefit an organization?

• Increases inventory costs
• Slows down decision-making
• Decreases inventory levels and operational costs
• Increases production time

What is a major difference between a warehouse and a distribution centre?

• Warehouses are more customer-centric
• Warehouses primarily focus on storage
• Distribution centres are less technology-dependent
• Warehouses do not accept orders from customers

What technology has NOT been mentioned as impacting product distribution?

• Cloud computing
• Automatic identification
• Blockchain
• Internet technologies

What is the primary purpose of urban logistics?

• To increase the use of resources
• To manage the efficient flow of goods through urban areas
• To reduce the number of vehicles on the road
• To expand warehouse capacities

What does digitalisation of supply chain processes aim to improve?

• Manual interventions and errors
• Visibility and control across the chain
• The need for physical storage
• Inventory costs

Which is a consequence of order fulfillment failures?

• Improved customer loyalty
• Loss of sales
• Decreased operational costs
• Increased efficiency

What is NOT a role of a Distribution Centre (DC)?

• To fulfill customer orders
• To serve as a permanent storage location
• To optimize the last-mile distribution process
• To act as an intermediary in the supply chain