Primary role of
a logistician is to
• Manage the
supply chain
• Transportation and storage of material
• Transportation management
• Transportation and storage of material
• Transportation management
2) What is the different position a person can work in logistic industry?
A person can
work under various position
• Logistic
director
• Logistic supervisor
• Logistic associate
• Logistic engineer
• Logistic coordinator
• Logistic specialist
• Logistic analyst
• Logistic supervisor
• Logistic associate
• Logistic engineer
• Logistic coordinator
• Logistic specialist
• Logistic analyst
3) Explain what is supply chain management?
Supply chain
management includes an integrated approach of planning, implementing and
controlling the flow of information, materials and service from raw material to
the finished good for the ultimate distribution to the customer.
4) Explain what is ASN (Advance Shipping Notice)?
It is a notice
that is sent to the customer about the detailed shipment information in advance
of delivery. It may also include carrier and shipment related information like
time of shipment and expected time of arrival.
5) Explain what is Anti-Dumping duty?
Anti-dumping
duty is an import duty levied in cases where imported goods are priced at less
than the normal price in the exporter’s domestic market and cause material loss
to the domestic industry of the importing country.
6) Explain what is LTL (Less than truckload)?
LTL (Less than Truckload) shipment is a contract between the shipper and transport owner. According to the contract, instead of the entire truck, the shipment are priced according to the weight of the freight and mileage within designated lanes.
LTL (Less than Truckload) shipment is a contract between the shipper and transport owner. According to the contract, instead of the entire truck, the shipment are priced according to the weight of the freight and mileage within designated lanes.
7) Explain the term deadweight tonnage?
Deadweight
tonnage is the difference between the laden and unladen weight of the ship. In
other words, it is the weight of everything that ship carries except the ship
itself.
8) Explain how to organize storage area for bulk items?
Look storage
place which has the facility of single, double or multiple depth locations
• Bulk storage
in vertical or straight direction: It is the most common method of organizing
the container, it is organized in a vertical direction piling the container
over each other.
• Bulk storage at angle: It is one of the solutions that can be applied in a situation when there is a limited place to accommodate containers. But it is applicable in special cases only, depending upon what material it carries.
• Bulk storage at angle: It is one of the solutions that can be applied in a situation when there is a limited place to accommodate containers. But it is applicable in special cases only, depending upon what material it carries.
9) Explain what is cross docking?
Cross docking is
a process of unloading materials from an incoming semi-truck and loading
directly into out-bounds trucks or trailers. It reduces handling costs,
operating costs and the storage of inventory.
10) Explain what is TEU?
TEU stands for
Twenty foot Equivalent Unit. It is a method of calculating vessel load or
capacity, in units of containers that are twenty feel long. For example, a 40ft
long container measure 2TEUs.
11) What is the advice of shipment and advising bank?
• Advice of
shipment: It is a notice sent to a foreign buyer or local trader informing them
that the shipment has processed forward and carried information about packing,
routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is often sent with it and if recommended a
copy of landing also attached along with that.
• Advising Bank: Advising bank is a bank operating in the seller’s country, that handles letters of credit in behalf of a foreign bank
• Advising Bank: Advising bank is a bank operating in the seller’s country, that handles letters of credit in behalf of a foreign bank
12) Explain what is affreightment?
Affreightment is
a contract between ship owner and merchant, where ship owner provides or rented
the space in the ship to the merchant for an agreed amount and for a specific
period. In this contract, merchant is liable for the payment whether or not the
ship is ready for the shipment.
13) What does a bill of lading include?
A bill of lading
includes following details
• Name and
complete address of shippers and receivers
• Special account numbers or PO used between business for order tracking
• Instruction for the carrier for secure delivery
• Date of the shipment
• Number of shipping units
• Types of packaging that includes cartons, pallets, skids and drums
• Description about the shipped items (common name & material of manufacture)
• Declared value of the goods being shipped
• Note included if there is any hazardous substance in it
• Exact weight of the shipments – for multiple commodities, weight for each commodity is mentioned separately
• Freight classification of the items shipped, according to NMFC (National Motor freight classification)
• Special account numbers or PO used between business for order tracking
• Instruction for the carrier for secure delivery
• Date of the shipment
• Number of shipping units
• Types of packaging that includes cartons, pallets, skids and drums
• Description about the shipped items (common name & material of manufacture)
• Declared value of the goods being shipped
• Note included if there is any hazardous substance in it
• Exact weight of the shipments – for multiple commodities, weight for each commodity is mentioned separately
• Freight classification of the items shipped, according to NMFC (National Motor freight classification)
14) Explain what is blanket way bill?
A way bill which
covers two or more consignment of freight is referred as blanket way bill.
15) What are the activities performed at operational level in logistics’?
Various
activities at operational level includes
• Goods receipt
and checking
• Bulk storage
• Order picking
• Stock replenishment
• Order marshalling
• Load Scheduling
• Returns
• Availability of Personnel
• Update of stock
• Completion of documentation
• Bulk storage
• Order picking
• Stock replenishment
• Order marshalling
• Load Scheduling
• Returns
• Availability of Personnel
• Update of stock
• Completion of documentation
16) Mention what is freight class based on?
Freight class is
based on four factors
• Density:
Weight per cubic foot
• Freight Stowability: width and length based on carrier mode rules
• Ease of handling: Evaluation of the effort required in transporting
• Liability: It includes liability to damage, breakability and perishability, freight price per pound and susceptibility of theft
• Freight Stowability: width and length based on carrier mode rules
• Ease of handling: Evaluation of the effort required in transporting
• Liability: It includes liability to damage, breakability and perishability, freight price per pound and susceptibility of theft
17) Explain what is declared the value for carriage?
Declared value
for carriage is the value of the goods, declared by the shipper on the bill of
lading, to determine the limit of the carrier’s liability or a freight rate.
18) Explain what is export declaration?
Export
declaration is a government document that defines the goods to be supplied out
of the country. This declaration should be filed by exporter to the U.S
government.
19) Explain what is documents against acceptance?
A documents
against acceptance are an arrangement or provision, where exporter instructs a
bank to hand over shipping and title documents to the importer only if the
importer agrees the accompanying bill of exchange or draft by signing it. This
provision ensures that the buyer is legally bound to pay the full price to the
exporter for the shipments, before ownership is transferred.
20) Explain what is the difference between document against acceptance and
document against payment?
• Document
against payment: The document remains with bank and importers have to pay the
exporter before they release the documents. In this payment is immediate, and
document is released quickly
• Document
against acceptance: In this importer gives 30-45 days to bank to deduct the
amount and then release the documents. In this provision, there is much risk,
and if there is no sufficient balance in the account then, the process will get
delayed.
21) Explain what is Carton Clamps?
It is the most
versatile attachment used for handling and transporting multiple unpalletized
products such as furniture, carton, appliances, etc.
22) What is SKU number?
Stock Keeping
Unit also referred as SKU number is a unique code used to identify particular
line items.
23) What are APS, ASN and ASRS?
·
APS: It stands
for Advance Planning and Scheduling
·
ASN: It stands
for Advanced Shipment Notifications
·
ASRS: Automated
Storage and Retrieval Systems
24) What is compliance labels?
Compliance label
are used as shipping labels, carton labels, pallet labels and they usually
contain bar codes. It is used for the identification of goods delivered.
25) Explain what is consignment inventory?
Consignment
inventory is in the possession of the customer but still owned by the
supplier. It means you will pay the supplier only when their goods are
sold.
26) Explain what is chargeback?
When any
shipment that does not meet the customers decided terms and conditions, a
financial penalty is charged against the supplier by customer. This
charge is referred as charge back. For example, lack of proper packaging
or labelling.
27) Explain what is cycle time?
Cycle time is
the time consumed to get and order from order entry to the shipping dock.
28) Explain what is bonded warehouse?
Bonded warehouse
is a dedicated portion of a facility where imported goods are stored before the
customs duties or taxes are being paid.
29) Explain what is blind shipment and bread
bulk?
When the source
of the supplier is hidden from the customer, such shipment is referred as a
blind shipment.
Bread bulk is
referred to overseas shipments, where the cargo being shipped consists of
smaller units like crates, bales, cartons and so on.
30) What are the major transportation issues in warehousing?
The major
transport issues in warehousing are
·
Costs
·
Delays
·
Tracking and
communications
·
Warehouse Safety
31) Explain what is batch picking?
The technique of
transporting inventory which are grouped into small batches at one go is known
as batch picking.
32) Explain what is wave picking?
Wave picking is
a technique of assigning orders into groups and release them together, so as to
allow several activities to run parallel and complete the task.
33) Explain what is the difference between logistics and
transport?
Logistics: Logistics is referred as the
procedure of managing goods, resources and information from the source to the
consumers in a manner that it fits the requirements of both parties.
Transportation: Transport is the
movement of the goods from one point to the other. It is considered as
part of logistics.
34) In inventory management what do you mean by allocation?
It is a demand
which is created by the Sales Order or Work Orders next to a particular team.
35) Explain what is a capacity requirement planning?
It is a process
for determining the quantity of machine and manual labor resources necessary to
assemble a production.
36) Explain what is activity based costing?
It is a method
which helps in the breakdown of the costs into specific activities in order to
maintenance of accuracy in the distribution of costs in product costing.
37) Explain what is the meaning of Triage?
The sorting of
products or goods based on their condition or quality is referred as
Triage. Some of the goods needs to be repaired and sent back, others have
to be sold off as used or defective goods.
38) Explain what is meant by Reverse Logistics?
Reverse
Logistics is the collection of all processes that come into play for goods that
move in the reverse directions which means transportation of goods customer to
the business.
39) What are the main supply chain challenges companies face
today?
The five big
challenges that companies face today is
·
Ignoring the
continued growth of e-commerce as a channel in the industrial sector
·
No attention to
the potential risk like volatile transportation costs
·
Over expectation
that supply chain management technologies will fix everything
·
Over-reliance on
past performance to predict future sales
·
Increase
complexity added to supply chain operations with implementation of unnecessary
technologies
·
Lack of
understanding of the full capacities of suppliers and service
40) What are the areas should be focussed more in order to
improve warehouse transportation?
·
Delivery
Frequency
·
Turnaround Times
·
Journey Times
·
Fixed Routing
·
Unification of
product
·
Performance
standard
·
Vehicle fill
·
Scheduling
·
Vehicle and
operational records
·
Preloading
41) Explain what is WTS (Warehouse Tracking System)? How does
it work?
WTS or Warehouse
Tracking System is a software application which is specifically designed for
the warehouse industry. It uses the system of barcode labels which allows you
to track product movement, audits and shipments easily. It enables you to
identify each piece of stock by a unique serial number.
42) With the help of WTS how you can generate an Invoice?
There are two
ways you can generate Invoice using WTS technique
·
One way of
creating an invoice is assigning it directly with the orders that you are
working on
·
And the other
way is to export the order to QuickBooks and create the invoice there.
43) How Warehouse Tracking System will be helpful in warehouse
transportation?
In the
warehouse, WTS will help you
·
Eliminate
searching for lost products and saves your transportation time
·
Reduce picker
walk time
·
Monitor
warehouse activity and order status in real time
44) What are the important aspects of transportation and fleet
management?
The important
aspects of transportation and fleet management
·
Transport
Acquisition
·
Transport
Planning
·
Routing
maintenance planning
·
Fleet
maintenance and Scheduling
·
Risk management
·
Human resource
management
45) From health and safety point what are things to be taken
care while warehouse transportation?
·
Don’t leave
items in aisles on the floor or perched insecurely on a surface
·
Clean up all
spills immediately
·
Don’t block fire
exits, sprinklers or fire extinguishers
·
Put items in
their assigned places
·
Don’t leave
sharp tools or cutters perching out
·
Keep cord and
wires off the floor
·
Report loose
flooring or tripping hazards
·
Dispose of trash
immediately in proper containers
* Source: https://career.guru99.com/top-20-logistician-interview-questions/
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