Which of the following activities take place in a store or warehouse? Select all that apply.
Correct : F
Warehouses handle assembling orders (A), receiving deliveries (B), receiving customer orders (C), repackaging and transporting (D), and storing products (E). The CIPS L3M6 syllabus outlines these as core warehousing activities, making 'All the above' the correct answer.
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When designing the layout of a warehouse, which of the following factors should you be considering with the number and locations of input (delivery) and output (dispatch) points?
Correct : E
The number and location of input/output points relate to warehouse structure, as they define the physical entry and exit points affecting material flow. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus links this to structural design for efficient operations, making it the correct answer.
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When designing the layout of a warehouse, which of the following factors should you be considering with size and space required, and how it will be allocated among departments?
Correct : D
Size and dimensions determine the warehouse's capacity and space allocation across departments. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus identifies this as a key layout factor for optimizing storage and workflow, making it the correct answer.
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When designing the layout of a warehouse, which of the following factors should you be considering aisle configuration in the retrieval area, pallet block stacking pattern in the reserve storage area?
Correct : B
Aisle configuration and stacking patterns fall under layout details, as they define the spatial arrangement for retrieval and storage. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus highlights these as critical for efficient layout design, making this the correct answer.
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Which of the following 'Impact on the local community' factors would you be considering when developing location strategies for stores and warehouses? Select all that apply.
Correct : E
Community impact includes job creation (C) and increased traffic from heavy goods vehicles (D), as these directly affect local residents. Planning permission (A) and adjacent land use (B) are regulatory or planning factors, not direct community impacts. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus identifies C and D as key considerations, making them correct.
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