Chapter Questions
Discuss the main general and specific factors to be considered by organizations reviewing their storage and transportation requirements. Explain how efficient management of these operations improves organizational profitability.
Discuss trade-offs that may occur as a result of changing space requirements for warehouse and distribution facilities.
Discuss the use of $3 \mathrm{PL}$ suppliers and their relative merits.
Explain the arguments in favour of decentralizing stores.
Explain the concept of factory gate pricing.
Discuss the strategic importance of consolidation in relation to storage and distribution.
Explain why materials handling is more than simply an operational concept and why it may be of strategic importance to organizational choices.
Assessing storage requirements is both an operational concern and of strategic importance. Discuss.
The location and layout of storage facilities is of strategic importance. Discuss.
Stock codes need to be designed following key principles. Discuss.