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Module 5 - Assessment - Quiz

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cost of the system and service level desired

service level and cost of carrying inventory

cost of transportation and cost of warehousing

cost of warehousing and cost of inventory.

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A shipper moving expensive goods of small size from Boston to Seattle would likely use:

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air

motor

rail
water

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Considering the service desired and the relative cost of the item, which of the following would
you most likely ship by truck?

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regular shipments of cut flowers

regular shipments of iron ore

regular shipments of grain

all of the items identified

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Of the five modes of transportation, which one requires the lowest capital investment?

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motor

air

rail
pipeline

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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air cargo is generally used for low value bulky items

pipeline capital costs are high in comparison with other modes

truck transport is suitable for distribution of small volume goods to a dispersed market

water transport is slower than rail

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Which of the following is true?

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air transport is the most expensive mode

the service capability of mode depends only on transit time

reliability of service and area covered are not important in selecting a mode

all of the above

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none of the above.

a service available to the general public

a scheduled service

published rates

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In which case(s) would you use common carriers instead of contract carriers?

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shipment to customers by a mail order house

regular delivery by a food chain to its stores

regular shipment of paper from a mill to its warehouse

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Which of the following types of transportation will provide the best service capability?

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private

common

contract

all of the above

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Which mode of transportation would cost the MOST per ton mile?

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air

motor

rail
water

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Which mode of transportation would cost the LEAST per ton mile?

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water

air

motor

rail

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Which of the following is correct?

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all of the above

consolidating shipments reduces billing and collecting costs

line-haul cost per hundredweight can be reduced by increasing the weight shipped
shipping costs will be higher with common carriers than contract carriers

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A shipper wishing to reduce transportation costs will:

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none of the above.

ship only in small quantities

ship to LTL lots

use trucks for all his shipments

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Consolidating shipments will reduce which of the following costs?

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all of the above

billing and collecting

terminal handling
pickup and delivery

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TOTAL line-haul costs will vary directly with:

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the distance moved

the weight moved

the density of the goods

all of the above

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The rate charged by a carrier will vary with:
I. The value of the goods.
II. The density of the goods.
III. The color of the goods.

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I and II only

I and III only

I only.

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To decrease shipping costs a shipper will:
I. Increase the weight shipped.
II. Consolidate shipments.
III. Use a common carrier rather than contract carrier.
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I and II only

I and III only

II and III only

I only.

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Which of the following is NOT an important role of distribution centers?

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in-transit inventory
transportation consolidation

product mixing

customer service

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The market boundary is:

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the line between two or more supply sources where the laid-down cost is the same

a location beyond which a source cannot supply

an agreed-upon boundary beyond which competition will not sell

a legal limitation placed on the delivery of goods.

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Which of the following is a basic role of packaging in distribution?
I. Identify the product.
II. Contain and protect the product.
III. Contribute to physical distribution efficiency.
IV. Be an important part of the marketing program.

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I, II and III only

I, II and IV only

II, III and IV only

none of the above

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The consolidation of several units into larger units for fewer handlings is called:
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unitization

consolidation

cube utilization

packaging

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Which of the following statements is best regarding materials handling in distribution systems?
I. One objective of materials handling is to increase cube utilization.
II. Materials handling can increase the service level.
III. Gasoline powered industrial trucks are used indoors.

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I and II are true

I and III are true

II and III are true

I only is true.

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The LTL costs a product moving through a supply chain are $1 per mile and there is a warehouse
200 miles from Central supply. Truckload costs to the ware house are $50 and the warehouse
handling and storage costs are $10. The cost to ship the product to the warehouse $50. The
market boundary for this supply chain is:

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130 miles

260 miles

125 miles

100 miles