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ANTA Logistics is looking for a place to build a new, integrated cold chain facility, ''Chill Hub'', to its customers. Which of the following need to be considered when selecting the location of the new facility? Select TWO that apply.
Suggested Answer: C
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Purchase order lead time (POLT) refers to the number of days from when a company places an order for production inputs it needs, to when those items arrive at the manufacturing plant.
LO 2, AC 2.3
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Crista
11 months ago
Yeah, roads and building availability are key for smooth operations!
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Mitsue
12 months ago
I disagree, obsolescent stock shouldn't be a major factor here.
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Iola
12 months ago
I’m surprised that inventory forecasting isn’t a top priority!
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Bette
1 year ago
Definitely need to consider the availability of the building too.
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Tu
1 year ago
Accessibility to roads and highways is crucial!
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Tatum
1 year ago
I feel like the volume of obsolescent stock could be a factor, but I can't recall how it directly relates to location selection.
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Goldie
1 year ago
I definitely think accessibility to roads is key, but I’m torn between building availability and the product coding system.
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Howard
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of location in class, and I feel like ease of objective forecasting might not be as relevant here.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
I think accessibility to roads and highways is crucial for a cold chain facility, but I'm not sure about the building availability part.
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Sabrina
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not totally sure what the connection is between these three financial metrics. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Elenora
1 year ago
Hmm, I know routing is related to networking, but I'm not 100% sure which layer it falls under. I'll have to think this through.
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Fabiola
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on IDU heat management to make sure I understand the key principles before deciding on the best approach.
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Gilma
2 years ago
I bet the 'Chill Hub' will have a great selection of frozen yogurt. It's going to be the coolest spot in town!
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Rodrigo
1 year ago
D) Accessibility to roads and highways
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Karrie
1 year ago
A) Availability of the building
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Margarett
2 years ago
Hmm, I think the correct answers are D and A. You can't have a 'Chill Hub' without easy access to the highway, and a suitable building is kind of important too. Anything else would be a cold, hard fail.
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Veronique
2 years ago
C and E? Really? Who cares about obsolescent stock and product coding when you're building a new facility? This exam question is chilling me to the bone!
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Arlen
2 years ago
I disagree. B and D are the correct answers. Forecasting inventory levels is key for managing a cold chain, and accessibility to roads and highways is a must.
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Brande
1 year ago
True, having a proper product coding system can definitely streamline the process.
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Louis
1 year ago
But what about E? Availability of product coding system is also important for efficient operations.
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Shakira
1 year ago
I agree, having a suitable building and easy access to roads are crucial for a cold chain facility.
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Huey
1 year ago
I think A and D are the most important factors to consider.
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An
1 year ago
True, having accurate inventory forecasts can definitely help optimize operations.
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Selma
1 year ago
But what about B? Forecasting inventory levels is essential for managing a cold chain.
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Celeste
1 year ago
I agree, having the right building and easy access to roads are crucial for a cold chain facility.
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Sue
2 years ago
I think A and D are the most important factors to consider.
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Merilyn
2 years ago
I think B) Ease of objective forecasting on inventory level is important too. We need to be able to accurately predict our inventory needs.
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Yolando
2 years ago
D and A seem like the obvious choices here. You can't have a cold chain facility without easy access to major transportation routes, and the availability of a suitable building is crucial.
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Jenelle
2 years ago
Accessibility to roads and highways is crucial for transportation logistics.
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Jenelle
2 years ago
I agree, D and A are definitely important factors to consider.
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Pansy
2 years ago
I agree with Andrew. We also need to consider A) Availability of the building to ensure we have enough space for the facility.
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Andrew
2 years ago
I think we should consider D) Accessibility to roads and highways for easy transportation.