Exam 4

Summer A / TRA4210 SUBSYSTEMS

Instructions: Please highlight your answer for the first multiple choice question.
Then, for the remaining questions, type your response in the red-letter area below
each question. For your information, if you highlight a block of text, the number of
words is indicated in the lower left of your screen.
What of the following numbered items are included in MRP? (10 points)
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

The ability to forecast supply requirements

Automatic creation of purchase requisitions
Automatic transfer of purchase requisitions into purchase orders
Receipt of raw materials
Use of the bill of materials to determine resource requirements
The ability to determine resource and capacity requirements, such as
specialized labor
7. Transportation requirements for raw materials
8. Transportation requirements for finished goods
9. Safety stock requirements
10.How much raw material to order
11.When to order raw materials
A.
B.
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E.

Numbers: 1,2,4,6,9,10
Numbers: 1,2,3,4,5,6,10,11
Numbers: 1,6,8,9,10,11
Numbers: 1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11
All of the above

Name and describe five functions of YMS systems.

(25 points) Use only 100 words for your answer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Gate In- security checks and access to get out

Gate Out- making sure drivers taking correct loads
Unloading full trucks
Putting back empty trucks/ funneling empty for full
Driver Optimization- driver knows where he is going

If inbound scheduling systems for distribution centers are done right, what is the
most important function served by them?
(15 points) Use only 30 words for your answer.
Receive, Stock keeping, and Put away. MOST important receiving
Name three TMS products provided by JDA and describe what they are used for.
(25 points) Use only 50 words for your answer.
1. TMS (transportation management system)

a. Map/ Plan out what mode of transportation, what route, and

etc.
2. Freight Management
a. Almost like a Portal
3. Business Analysis
a. This section is a staple. Gives businesses chance to do
analytics of their company and to see the real numbers.

Define the following types of automation and explain how they are used.
(25 points) Use only 20 words for each answer.

Pick to Light?
Hands free picking done. No SKUS. When storage lights up the specific
product needing to be picked
Put to Light?
Used for batch picking. Lights up and gives quantity needed.
AS/RS?
Automated storage retrieval system. In connection with AGV can bring
materials for picking to worker instead of vice versa.
AGV?
Automated Guided vehicle. Vehicle that drives loads around the WH
without a driver. In connection with AS/RS amazon created kiva.
Tilt-tray?
Conveyor Belts built inside this tilt tray