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CIPS L5M10 Exam - Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

Paul is a Warehouse Manager of plumbing supplies. He is planning to change the layout by placing fast-moving items near the front, slower further back, and rarely used items in separate storage. What type of system is Paul using?
C) FSN analysis
A) ABC analysis
B) VED analysis
D) HML analysis

CIPS L5M10 Exam - Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

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Question #: 9
Topic #: 1
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Paul is a Warehouse Manager of plumbing supplies. He is planning to change the layout by placing fast-moving items near the front, slower further back, and rarely used items in separate storage. What type of system is Paul using?

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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

FSN groups items by movement speed: Fast-moving, Slow-moving, Non-moving. It's used to position stock for efficient access and handling based on usage frequency. (CIPS L5M10 Study Guide, p. 147)


by Phuong at Mar 31, 2026, 07:51 AM

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Mel
2 months ago
I’m not sure, but it feels like VED analysis could fit too.
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Lashandra
2 months ago
Agreed, ABC analysis is efficient for inventory.
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Ming
2 months ago
I think it's ABC analysis. Makes sense for fast-moving items.
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Deangelo
2 months ago
Really? I didn't know ABC was so effective for layout changes!
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Fletcher
2 months ago
I thought HML was for high, medium, low value items?
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Melita
2 months ago
Wait, isn't VED analysis more about value?
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Frederica
4 months ago
Totally agree, that's the best way to optimize space.
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Amina
4 months ago
Sounds like ABC analysis to me!
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Adria
5 months ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think ABC analysis is the best fit for prioritizing fast-moving items.
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Renea
5 months ago
This sounds a lot like FSN analysis, which deals with fast, slow, and non-moving items, right?
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Marti
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about VED analysis being related to item value and usage frequency.
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Dorthy
5 months ago
I think Paul is using ABC analysis because it focuses on categorizing items based on their movement and importance.
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