Goods receipt, storage, picking, handling and dispatch. Two practical tasks are integral to the real exam.
Warehouse logistics processes
Check incoming goods, choose storage strategy and plan picking and dispatch. Justify FEFO or FIFO for the product and risk. Reorder points and stock coverage depend on demand and lead-time assumptions.
Ein Bestand von 1.500 Stück wird konstant mit 75 Stück pro Tag verbraucht. Ohne Zugang: wie viele Tage reicht er?
Gelieferte Kartons sind nass und die Menge weicht vom Lieferschein ab. Beschreibe vier Maßnahmen vor einer Freigabe.
Drei Chargen verderblicher Ware treffen ein. Die zuerst gelieferte Charge läuft zuletzt ab. Welche Entnahmestrategie ist sinnvoll und welche Daten brauchst du?
Ein Artikel liegt weit vom Packplatz und wird sehr oft bestellt. Entwirf eine Verbesserung und zwei Kennzahlen zur Prüfung.
Eine Inventurdifferenz beträgt minus 20 Stück. Nenne vier Schritte zur Ursachenklärung und Korrektur.
Official exam structure
Final exam · written and practical
Sources checked: 2026-10-11
Official exam structure
Choose exam section
minutes
Share of overall result
Warehouse logistics processesOpen written tasks and calculations.
150
25%
Efficient and quality-assured goods handlingWritten occupational tasks; practise open answers and calculation steps.
90
15%
Economic and social studiesOccupation-related economic and social studies; predominantly structured answers.
60
10%
Project & professional discussion
Two practical tasks, together up to 300 minutes. Each counts 25% of the overall result; practical work totals 50%. Written planning does not replace warehouse handling, equipment qualification or the real practical test.50% · Share of overall result
Overall, practical tasks and weighted written average at least sufficient; at least two written areas sufficient; no area ungenügend. AkA and current IHK guidance specify written times of 150/90/60 minutes.
Admission and registration
External admission under §45(2) BBiG generally requires 4.5 years of relevant experience for a three-year occupation. Part-time work is considered proportionally. Evidence of acquired occupational competence may allow exceptions; foreign experience and qualifications are considered. The competent IHK decides.