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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?
Suggested Answer: C
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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)
12 comments · newest first
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Mel
4 months ago
I’m not sure, but it feels like VED analysis could fit too.
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Lashandra
4 months ago
Agreed, ABC analysis is efficient for inventory.
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Ming
4 months ago
I think it's ABC analysis. Makes sense for fast-moving items.
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Deangelo
4 months ago
Really? I didn't know ABC was so effective for layout changes!
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Fletcher
4 months ago
I thought HML was for high, medium, low value items?
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Melita
4 months ago
Wait, isn't VED analysis more about value?
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Frederica
6 months ago
Totally agree, that's the best way to optimize space.
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Amina
6 months ago
Sounds like ABC analysis to me!
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Adria
7 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
7 months ago
This sounds a lot like FSN analysis, which deals with fast, slow, and non-moving items, right?
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Marti
7 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
7 months ago
I think Paul is using ABC analysis because it focuses on categorizing items based on their movement and importance.