Discuss CIPS L4M7 Exam Topic 8 Question 39

Which of the following statements represent a definition for 'obsolescence' in inventory management? Select TWO that apply.

AThe previous technology has been replaced

BThe previous supplier has been replaced

CThe usage of the items has decreased

DThe forecasts for the items have exceeded demand

EThe users of the items no longer need them

Suggested Answer: D

A 'U' flow occurs when the goods receipt and dispatch functions are located at the same end of a warehouse building.

Products flow in at receiving, move in to storage in the back of the warehouse, and then to shipping, which is located at the adjacent to receiving on the same side of the building.

Items with higher throughput level are located closer to the loading bays. An example of a 'U' flow design can be seen in the diagram below.

Advantages of 'U' Flow

- Excellent utilization of dock resources because the receiving and shipping processes can share dock doors

- Facilitating cross-docking because the receiving and shipping docks are adjacent to one another and may be co-mingled

- Excellent lift truck utilization because put away and retrieval trips are easily combined and be-cause the storage locations closest to the receiving and shipping docks are natural locations to house fast moving items

- Yields excellent security because there is a single side of the building used for entry and exit

LO 1, AC 1.1

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33 comments · newest first

Evangelina 11 months ago

I’m surprised that B isn’t a choice! Isn’t that part of it too?

Martha 11 months ago

Wait, how can you say A? Isn’t it more about demand?

Eun 12 months ago

Definitely A and E! Makes total sense.

Corinne 12 months ago

I think C is also relevant, but not as much.

Luann 1 year ago

A and E are spot on for obsolescence!

Veda 1 year ago

I feel like D could also fit because if forecasts exceed demand, it might mean the items are becoming obsolete.

Nieves 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought obsolescence was more about technology changes, so A seems right, but I’m not sure about the second option.

Augustine 1 year ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think C could be relevant since decreased usage might lead to obsolescence.

Daniela 1 year ago

I think obsolescence is about items becoming outdated, so maybe A and E? But I'm not entirely sure.

Margurite 1 year ago

Obsolescence is about the technology or supplier becoming outdated, not just decreased demand. I think I've got this.

Lavonda 1 year ago

I remember discussing obsolescence in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the details. I'll have to make an educated guess.

Celestina 1 year ago

Okay, the key is to identify the definitions that specifically relate to inventory management. I'll focus on that.

Malika 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about the difference between obsolescence and decreased usage. Let me think this through carefully.

Wendell 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.

Kristofer 1 year ago

Ah, I remember learning about this in class. I'm pretty confident the answer is False, since you do set entity paths for root scopes.

Cecilia 1 year ago

I think the answer is RESTCONF, since YANG data models are often used with RESTCONF.

Xuan 1 year ago

I think the code should compile fine, but I'm a bit unsure about the `find` function.

Billi 2 years ago

This is a tricky one! I'm leaning towards A and E, but I'm not 100% sure. Guess I'll have to double-check my notes on inventory management.

Maia 1 year ago

↳ replying to Billi

That's a good point. It's always good to review and understand all aspects of obsolescence in inventory management.

Dominic 1 year ago

↳ replying to Billi

I believe C and D could also be considered as definitions of obsolescence. When the usage of items decreases or the forecasts exceed demand, they can become obsolete.

Alaine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Billi

I agree with you. It's important to keep track of these changes in inventory management to avoid any losses.

Marylin 1 year ago

↳ replying to Billi

I think A and E are correct. Obsolescence occurs when the previous technology is replaced and the users no longer need the items.

Ricki 1 year ago

↳ replying to Billi

User 2: I agree, those seem like the most fitting definitions for obsolescence.

Carey 2 years ago

↳ replying to Billi

User 1: I think A and E are correct.

Bok 2 years ago

Hmm, I think B could also be a valid answer. If the previous supplier is no longer available, that could lead to obsolescence as well.

Barabara 2 years ago

A and E seem like the correct definitions for obsolescence. C and D are about decreased demand, not obsolescence itself.

Billy 1 year ago

↳ replying to Barabara

Exactly, it's important to manage obsolescence in inventory to avoid excess stock.

Soledad 1 year ago

↳ replying to Barabara

So, obsolescence is when the previous technology has been replaced and the users no longer need the items.

Shannan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Barabara

I agree, C and D are more about decreased demand.

Tomoko 2 years ago

↳ replying to Barabara

I think A and E are the correct definitions for obsolescence.

Sherron 2 years ago

I believe it could also be when the forecasts for the items have exceeded demand.

Bethanie 2 years ago

I agree with that, and I also think it's when the usage of the items has decreased.

Jeanice 2 years ago

I think obsolescence in inventory management is when the previous technology has been replaced.

CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 8 Question 39 Discussion