ISM Exam INTE Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's Supply Management Integration exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 3

[All Supply Management Integration Questions]

A supply manager oversees three distribution centers. Which of the following will be MOST useful for understanding the capacity of these centers7

AWarehouse Management System (WMS)

BCapacity Requirements Planning (CRP)

CAn Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system's forecasting tool

DAn external consultant s analysis of the distribution centers

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Suggested Answer: A

A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is designed specifically to manage and optimize ware-house operations. It provides real-time data on inventory levels, storage locations, and warehouse capacity, enabling supply managers to understand and maximize the utilization of distribution centers. A WMS can track and improve the efficiency of receiving, putaway, picking, and ship-ping processes, providing a comprehensive view of the warehouse's capacity and performance. Reference:

* Frazelle, E. (2002). World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. McGraw-Hill.

* Richards, G. (2017). Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse. Kogan Page Publishers.

by Fernanda at Sep 17, 2024, 09:01 AM

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16 days ago

I'm not sure an ERP system's forecasting tool would be the most useful in this case. We need something more focused on the actual operations and capacity of the distribution centers.

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Rolande

4 days ago

A) Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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Brianne

19 days ago

The Warehouse Management System (WMS) seems like the obvious choice here. It provides real-time data on the capacity and utilization of the distribution centers.

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Jovita

11 days ago

I think the Warehouse Management System (WMS) would be the best option.

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