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CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 8 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam
Question #: 46
Topic #: 8
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A manufacturing organization has a large volume of raw material stock now viewed as redundant. Which of the following is the most appropriate process for the organization?

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Suggested Answer: D

Warehouse dock is a feature of warehouse design - used for unloading and loading vehicles. It is crucial to carefully design where they are externally located in a facility and choose the best type of dock depending on the available space.

In many cases efficient and effective loading and unloading is achieved by a dock design that places the loading and unloading vehicle' rear platform at the same height as the warehouse floor.

Slopes in docking areas must always be as small as possible: the gentler the slope, the less chance of errors and accidents. If a warehouse is going to be used by large volume vehicles, such as high cubes, it may be necessary to install special devices, such as hydraulically adjustable docks or ground level lift platforms.

Current trends indicate that vehicles that are longer and wider and have a greater volume will be increasingly common. Therefore, when planning the location of the docks, it would be useful to ensure that there is a large area for the approach, manoeuvring and build-up of large vehicles.

One option to increase the efficiency of the docks is to combine reception and dispatch into a single area (dual use). This solution drastically reduces costs and, above all, increases the use of handling equipment and personnel. However, if this is justified by the volume of material flows, there can also be separate access points for each function (some for reception and others for dispatch - 'sole use').


- Warehouse docking areas - Interlake

- CIPS study guide page 13

LO 1, AC 1.1

by Ezekiel at Sep 12, 2024, 08:58 PM

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Lorita
3 months ago
I’m surprised they even have redundant stock in the first place!
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Vallie
3 months ago
Scrapping sounds wasteful, A is not a good idea.
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Frederica
3 months ago
But what if the supplier won't take it back?
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Deeanna
4 months ago
Totally agree, C is the way to go!
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Velda
4 months ago
I think option C makes the most sense. Return or sell it!
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Helga
4 months ago
I recall that isolating stock can help with space issues, but I'm not sure if re-packaging is the best long-term strategy. It feels like option B could just be a temporary fix.
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Tiffiny
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether it's better to scrap the stock or try to sell it. I feel like option D might just delay the problem without solving it.
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Louis
4 months ago
I think option C could be a viable solution too, especially if the supplier is open to returns. We practiced a similar question about managing excess inventory.
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Sue
5 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of sustainability in our last class, so option A seems like a good choice, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most effective.
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Melita
5 months ago
Option C looks like the best choice to me. Getting credit or selling back to the supplier seems like the most practical way to recoup some value from the redundant stock.
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Angella
5 months ago
Hmm, not sure about this one. Lots of factors to weigh - environmental impact, storage costs, potential future use. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Twana
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about managing redundant inventory. I'd carefully consider the options and go with the one that maximizes value recovery while minimizing waste.
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Leah
5 months ago
I'm leaning towards D - maintaining the stock for potential future use. That seems like the safest approach, even if it means holding onto the inventory for now.
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Jonell
9 months ago
I'm tempted to just sell the stock on the black market and pocket the cash. Just kidding, officer!
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Kasandra
8 months ago
D: Scrap the stock as environmentally as possible and reorganize the warehouse seems like a responsible choice.
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Thomasena
8 months ago
C: Maintaining the safety and security of the stock for potential future use could also be a good idea.
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Leah
8 months ago
B: I agree, it's important to try and recoup some of the cost of the redundant stock.
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Domonique
8 months ago
A: I think the best option is to ask the original supplier for potential return and credit or sell the stock.
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Graciela
9 months ago
B is the answer. Reorganizing the warehouse and isolating the stock is the most efficient solution.
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Martina
8 months ago
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Glory
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Laquita
9 months ago
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Kara
10 months ago
A is the way to go! Scrapping the stock in an environmentally friendly manner is the responsible thing to do.
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Edmond
8 months ago
Maintaining the stock for potential future use might be risky, what if it never gets used?
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Edmond
9 months ago
I think option C could also be a good idea, trying to get some credit back from the supplier.
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Edmond
9 months ago
I agree, it's important to be environmentally conscious when disposing of excess stock.
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Pansy
10 months ago
Option D seems like the safest bet. Maintaining the stock for future use is a great way to avoid wasting resources.
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Gerald
9 months ago
That's true, option C could potentially help recover some of the costs associated with the redundant stock.
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Gerald
9 months ago
But wouldn't it be better to try and get some credit back by returning or selling the stock?
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Gerald
10 months ago
I agree, option D is a smart choice to ensure the resources are not wasted.
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Nikita
10 months ago
I think option C is the most appropriate. Reaching out to the supplier for a potential return or sale is a smart way to handle the redundant stock.
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Leila
9 months ago
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Charolette
9 months ago
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Glory
11 months ago
That's a good point, Miesha. We should consider the potential future use of the stock before making a decision.
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Miesha
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe option D is better. We should keep the stock safe in case we need it in the future.
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Glory
11 months ago
I think option C is the best choice. We should try to get some money back for the redundant stock.
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