SCM - FINAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW!!
The document that lists and details the contents and conditions of a shipment is
called - the bill of lading
Which of the following modes of transportation has high fixed and low variable
costs? - Rail.
Which of the following is not an example of transportation safety regulation? -
Transitioning from stage three to stage four diesel engines to reduce
emissions.
Which of the following is a product characteristic that directly influences
transport cost? - The product's density
Declining transport rates per unit of weight as the weight shipped increases
represents - economy of scale
The Jones Company learned that several other shippers located in its hometown
had customers located in the same markets it serves. With this information, Jones
could find it advantageous to investigate the potential of - pooled delivery
consolidation
, Economic regulation of transportation includes all the following, EXCEPT -
regulation of drivers
Which of the following is the likely impact of increased congestion in cities? -
A. Restricted delivery times.
B. Increased use of consolidated deliveries.
C. Increased use of alternative fuels.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Which of the following modes of transportation has low fixed and medium
variable costs? - Motor.
Which of the following are the major reasons for supply chain outsourcing? -
A. To take advantage of operational economies of scale.
B. To provide more flexibility regarding capacity.
C. To allow the firm to outsource non-core activities. D. All of the choices are
correct.
There is increasing consolidation for the major logistics and supply chain service
providers. Which of the following is the major justification for this consolidation? -
B. To offer a broad platform of integrated services.
Which of the following is NOT a driver of consolidation in the third-party logistics
industry? - Manufacturing capability.
Which of the following is not an argument for using best of breed software
products? - Solution integration.
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW!!
The document that lists and details the contents and conditions of a shipment is
called - the bill of lading
Which of the following modes of transportation has high fixed and low variable
costs? - Rail.
Which of the following is not an example of transportation safety regulation? -
Transitioning from stage three to stage four diesel engines to reduce
emissions.
Which of the following is a product characteristic that directly influences
transport cost? - The product's density
Declining transport rates per unit of weight as the weight shipped increases
represents - economy of scale
The Jones Company learned that several other shippers located in its hometown
had customers located in the same markets it serves. With this information, Jones
could find it advantageous to investigate the potential of - pooled delivery
consolidation
, Economic regulation of transportation includes all the following, EXCEPT -
regulation of drivers
Which of the following is the likely impact of increased congestion in cities? -
A. Restricted delivery times.
B. Increased use of consolidated deliveries.
C. Increased use of alternative fuels.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Which of the following modes of transportation has low fixed and medium
variable costs? - Motor.
Which of the following are the major reasons for supply chain outsourcing? -
A. To take advantage of operational economies of scale.
B. To provide more flexibility regarding capacity.
C. To allow the firm to outsource non-core activities. D. All of the choices are
correct.
There is increasing consolidation for the major logistics and supply chain service
providers. Which of the following is the major justification for this consolidation? -
B. To offer a broad platform of integrated services.
Which of the following is NOT a driver of consolidation in the third-party logistics
industry? - Manufacturing capability.
Which of the following is not an argument for using best of breed software
products? - Solution integration.
