Supply Chain Management - You are the picker/packer
Task 1
You are the picker/packer and are required to pick and pack the following for your customer, TAFE Ultimo.
· 80 cartons of rice crackers
· 80 cartons of hand sanitiser
You are also required to load this on a rigid truck, ensuring you are meeting compliance around load weight and dimensions limits and load restraint requirements.
Ensure you are wearing the appropriate PPE.
You will be required to pick, pack, and load the goods. You are also required to show your calculation of the most efficient loading requirements.
Table 6 Details of the cargo/load
|
Item |
Item Weight |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Load Limit |
|
Chep pallet |
38.5kg |
1165mm |
1165mm |
150mm |
1,000kg |
|
Rice Crackers (food) |
12kg |
560mm |
560mm |
370mm |
- |
|
Hand sanitiser |
10kg |
280mm |
280mm |
370mm |
- |
Note that the maximum height of the load being shipped cannot be more than 2metres.
Q1. Can the goods be packed together and why?
Q2. How many Chep pallets is required for the rice crackers? (Show calculations)
Q3. What is the total weight (in tonnes) of all pallets of rice crackers?
Q4. How many Chep pallets are required for the hand sanitiser? (Show calculations)
Q5. What is the total weight (in tonnes) of all pallets of hand sanitiser?
Q6. How many pallet spaces are required on the vehicle?
Q7. What is the total weight (in tonnes) of load (include both items)?
|
|
Vehicle Dimensions |
Allowable Gross Vehicle Mass |
|
Common 2 Axle Rigid Truck |
12.5m(L) x 2.5(W) x 2.3(H) |
15.0 tonnes |
|
Common 2 Axle Rigid Truck and 2 Axle dog trailer |
19.0m(L) x 2.5(W) x 2.3(H) |
30.0 tonnes |
|
Common AB triple road train |
36.5m(L) x 2.5(W) x 2.3(H) |
99.0 tonnes |
Q9. Is the load within the payload of the vehicle?
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Rating:
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Solution: Supply Chain Management - You are the picker/packer