APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 63

Which of the following circumstances must exist to implement a warehouse management system (WMS)?

Answer options

• A. The warehouse must utilize a random location system
• B. The facility must be able to put away product and identify the physical product location
• C. The facility must have implemented radio frequency identification (RFID)
• D. The warehousing and enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems must directly interact

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because a WMS requires the ability to manage product placement and track physical locations to ensure effective inventory management. Option A is incorrect since a WMS can work with various location systems, not just random ones. Option C is not a necessity for a WMS, as RFID is an optional technology. Option D is also incorrect as direct interaction between WMS and ERP is not a prerequisite for WMS implementation.