1) Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice in warehouse design and layout?
a) Full Cube Utilization
b) Multi-Story Facility
c) Straight Line Flow
d) Wide Aisles
Full cube utilization is the utilization of entire cubic capacity of the warehouse facility.
In multi storey warehouses, the usable space per square foot of land increases.
In straight line flow, the material has to traverse through the entire length of warehouse, it is difficult to control and less flexible. It can be recommended under certain specific conditions where vehicle or space constraints are there or a risk of interference between goods in and goods out is there.
Wide aisles, though compromise on space utilization of warehouse, but facilitate safe and prompt movement of goods without delays and accidents. Again, it needs to be optimised according to the nature of the business.
Considering all 4 options, option 3 ( straight line flow) is not a good practice in warehouse layout and design unless specifically needed.
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