Read the information below about CornerChoice, a buying group for 46 independent retailers. Its central warehouse receives branded toiletries, snacks and cl...
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Read the information below about CornerChoice, a buying group for 46 independent retailers. Its central warehouse receives branded toiletries, snacks and cleaning goods from manufacturers. Each shop sends an electronic order every evening. The warehouse picks the goods overnight and sends one delivery van to each retailer the next morning.
(a) State two functions carried out by the central warehouse. [2]
(b) Identify two types of goods from the information that are likely to need dry storage rather than cold storage. [2]
(c) Give two reasons why the retailers may prefer one combined delivery from the warehouse instead of separate deliveries from each manufacturer. [2]
(d) Explain three features of a warehouse stock-control system that would help CornerChoice avoid running out of popular goods. [6]
Answer Details
(a) The central warehouse receives goods from manufacturers and stores goods. It also picks and packs retailers’ orders and distributes them. Any two functions. [2]
(b) Toiletries and cleaning goods are examples of goods likely to need dry storage. Snacks are also acceptable. [2]
(c) One combined delivery can mean fewer vehicles and lower delivery costs. It is also easier for shop staff to receive one delivery rather than several separate manufacturer deliveries, causing fewer interruptions. Any two. [2]
(d) A stock-control system prevents stock-outs by providing information and prompts before goods are exhausted:
- Computerised stock records show current quantities, so staff can identify when popular goods are running low. [2]
- Reorder levels automatically prompt a new order before stock runs out. [2]
- Barcode scanning updates records whenever goods arrive or leave the warehouse, making stock figures more accurate. [2]
Sales and order history to predict demand, or regular checks to identify missing or damaged stock, are also valid explained features. [6]
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