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1. Air freight has ______ fixed costs and ______ variable costs
high, low
low, low
high, high
low, high
2. With less-than-truckload (LTL),___ _.
shippers may combine orders from several shippers
we are talking about less-than-tariff load
shipping may not meet ISO requirements
shipping is not regulated
3. Interpret the significance of the order complete fill rate in supply chain
management.
The order complete fill rate shows the total number of products sold
in a given period.
The order complete fill rate assesses the quality of customer service
provided.
The order complete fill rate indicates how effectively a company
can meet customer demand with available stock, reflecting
inventory management efficiency.
The order complete fill rate measures the speed of order processing
,in the supply chain.
,4. Describe how intermodal transportation enhances convenience for
shippers.
Intermodal transportation is only beneficial for long-distance
shipping.
Intermodal transportation requires multiple entities to manage
different segments of the journey.
Intermodal transportation increases the number of handling points
in the supply chain.
Intermodal transportation allows shippers to use one entity for the
entire service, simplifying logistics.
5. Describe how a tree step approach aids in order configuration for online
purchases.
It automatically fills in customer information.
It allows customers to skip steps in the ordering process.
It guides customers through selecting a basic product and its
compatible options.
It provides a summary of all products available.
6. Why are products with low value to weight ratios more appropriate for
cheaper transportation methods?
They are typically perishable items that need quick transport.
They minimize transportation costs relative to their value.
They require faster delivery times.
They are more fragile and need special handling.
, 7. How does the assemble-to-order strategy differ from a make-to-stock
strategy in supply chain management?
Both strategies produce goods only after receiving customer orders.
Make-to-stock focuses on customization, while assemble-to-order
does not.
Assemble-to-order is used only for perishable goods, while make-
to-stock is for durable goods.
The assemble-to-order strategy waits for customer orders before
production, while make-to-stock produces goods in advance
based on forecasted demand.
8. What is the term used to describe the method of shipping that combines
multiple shipments into one?
Direct shipping
Expedited shipping
Consolidated freight
Drop shipping
9. _____ is often the most significant logistics expense.
Transportation
Packaging
Inventory control
Warehouse management
10. What key factor is closely linked to success in supply chain management?
customer service