Question

Textbook: Contemporary Logistics - 12th Edition Ch11

Distinguish between weighing and cubes and explain how these concepts affect the work of logistics professionals.

Of the 10 materials handling principles discussed in this chapter, which two are most surprising to you? Why?

Please write very detailed at least Three paragraphs and your own words per question. Thanks.

Answer 1

Answer: Weighing out are some goods are so heavy that they utilize the railcar’s, trailer’s, or container’s weight capacity without filling its cubic capacity.

Cubing out are the cubic capacity is filled before reaching its weight capacity, and the vessel is lowered to only 20 feet, 6 inches. Grain loads are lower density than either coal or iron ore; the ship’s draft when full of grain is slightly less than 20 feet.

The handling process itself may change the characteristics (or quality) of the product. This influences the design of loading and unloading facilities.

Answer: The system principle and automation principle are most surprising me. One is material handling is one component in a logistics system and must be coordinate with other components in a logistics so as to meet customer requirements and expectations. And another is Organizations should take advantage of mechanization and automation opportunities to improve customer service as well as organizational productivity.