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When a logistics manager assigns workers to receive, store, and move goods into and out of warehouse, they are managing which of the following activities?
Suggested Answer: B
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40 comments · newest first
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Cristal
10 months ago
Wait, I didn't know materials handling was so specific!
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Daniela
11 months ago
Really? I thought it was more about inventory management.
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Remedios
11 months ago
No way, it's clearly B. That's what we do every day!
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Nakisha
11 months ago
I think it's A, physical distribution covers it better.
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Asuncion
11 months ago
Definitely B, materials handling is key!
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Mireya
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought production management was more about the manufacturing process, but it could be related. Still, I think it’s probably B.
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Ling
12 months ago
I feel like inventory management could also be relevant since it involves storing goods, but I'm leaning towards B for this one.
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Tori
12 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we discussed materials handling, which seems to fit here too. Maybe it's B?
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Fairy
1 year ago
I think this question is about the physical movement of goods, so it might be A, but I'm not completely sure.
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Barbra
1 year ago
Based on the description of the logistics manager's responsibilities, I believe the correct answer is A, physical distribution. The manager is overseeing the movement of goods into and out of the warehouse, which is a key part of physical distribution.
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Augustine
1 year ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. I was thinking it might be D, inventory management, since the logistics manager is responsible for the goods in the warehouse. But now I'm second-guessing myself. I'll have to re-read the question and options more closely.
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Annelle
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The question is asking about the activities a logistics manager oversees, and the options include physical distribution, materials handling, production management, and inventory management. I think the answer is B, materials handling.
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Leatha
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem related, but I'll have to think it through carefully to determine the best answer.
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Richelle
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about logistics management. I'm pretty confident I can identify the correct activity.
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Michel
1 year ago
Wait, so we're not supposed to just throw the goods around the warehouse willy-nilly? There goes my plan for 'aggressive materials handling'.
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Frederick
1 year ago
I bet the warehouse manager wishes they could just beam the goods in and out of the warehouse using their Starfleet transporters. That would make this whole 'materials handling' thing a lot easier.
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Celeste
1 year ago
D) Inventory management
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Ruthann
1 year ago
C) Production management
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Lauran
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Rolf
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Patti
1 year ago
D) Inventory management? What, are we supposed to just let the goods sit in the warehouse and never move them? I don't think so.
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Hobert
1 year ago
C) Production management
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Rosamond
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Lyla
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Shakira
1 year ago
C) Production management? Really? That's way off base. This is clearly about managing the physical movement of goods, not production.
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Salome
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Kristal
1 year ago
D) Inventory management
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Edelmira
1 year ago
Exactly, it's about managing the physical movement of goods.
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Timothy
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Ilene
1 year ago
D) Inventory management
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Rolland
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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German
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Edda
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Tuyet
1 year ago
I was going to say A) Physical distribution, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe B) is the better option here.
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Davida
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is B) Materials handling. Assigning workers to move goods in and out of the warehouse is definitely a materials handling activity.
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Pura
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Reyes
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Vanda
2 years ago
I would go with A) Physical distribution, as it also involves the movement of goods from one place to another.
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Carmela
2 years ago
I agree with Erasmo, because materials handling involves the physical movement of goods.
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Erasmo
2 years ago
I think it's B) Materials handling.