MB-330 Implement and Manage Supply Chain Processes Practice Question
Your company uses the 'First Expired, First Out' (FEFO) picking strategy. Which configuration is required to ensure this works correctly?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many test-takers confuse tracking dimensions with storage dimensions, incorrectly thinking serial numbers or tracking dimension groups without batch activation will support FEFO.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Enable 'Batch' in the Tracking Dimension Group.
FEFO depends on the tracking of expiration dates at the batch level. By setting up a Batch Tracking Dimension Group with 'Batch' enabled and ensuring the 'Shelf life' dates are captured during receipt, the system can prioritize older inventory. This is crucial for perishable goods, reducing waste and ensuring that inventory is consumed before it reaches its expiration date, thereby optimizing inventory turnover and quality compliance.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Assign a location directive with a 'Fixed' quantity.
Why it's wrong here
Location directives are used to find where to put or pick items, but they do not manage the batch aging logic required for FEFO. Fixed quantities are for space optimization, not for the chronological management of product expiration, making this configuration irrelevant to the FEFO requirement.
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Enable 'Batch' in the Tracking Dimension Group.
Why this is correct
FEFO logic requires the system to track products by batch number. If the 'Batch' dimension is not active, the system has no mechanism to identify individual product lots or their associated expiration dates. Enabling this dimension is the foundational step for any batch-level inventory management strategy.
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Set the warehouse to 'Manual' processing.
Why it's wrong here
Manual warehouse processing bypasses the system's ability to enforce FEFO picking. By removing automated control, you allow warehouse staff to pick any batch they choose, which defeats the purpose of the FEFO policy. This approach is prone to error and results in increased product spoilage.
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Define a reservation hierarchy without batch.
Why it's wrong here
A reservation hierarchy that lacks the 'Batch' dimension will prevent the system from reserving specific inventory lots. This makes it impossible for the system to enforce an expiration-based picking policy, as the logic cannot distinguish between inventory units based on their unique batch characteristics and dates.
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