SCM final UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
The document that lists and details the contents and con-
the bill of lading
ditions of a shipment is called
Which of the following modes of transportation has high
Rail.
fixed and low variable costs?
Which of the following is not an example of transportation Transitioning from stage three to stage four diesel engines
safety regulation? to reduce emissions.
Which of the following is a product characteristic that
The product's density
directly influences transport cost?
Declining transport rates per unit of weight as the weight
economy of scale
shipped increases represents
The Jones Company learned that several other shippers
located in its hometown had customers located in the
pooled delivery consolidation
same markets it serves. With this information, Jones could
find it advantageous to investigate the potential of
Economic regulation of transportation includes all the fol-
regulation of drivers
lowing, EXCEPT
A. Restricted delivery times.
Which of the following is the likely impact of increased B. Increased use of consolidated deliveries.
congestion in cities? C. Increased use of alternative fuels.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Which of the following modes of transportation has low
Motor.
fixed and medium variable costs?
A. To take advantage of operational economies of scale.
Which of the following are the major reasons for supply B. To provide more flexibility regarding capacity.
chain outsourcing? C. To allow the firm to outsource non-core activities. D. All
of the choices are correct.
B. To offer a broad platform of integrated services.
, There is increasing consolidation for the major logistics
and supply chain service providers. Which of the following
is the major justification for this consolidation?
Which of the following is NOT a driver of consolidation in
Manufacturing capability.
the third-party logistics industry?
Which of the following is not an argument for using best
Solution integration.
of breed software products?
Logistics and supply chain outsourcing in North America
growing
is a industry.
International transportation consolidation and expertise
freight forwarder
is a service generally provided by
An organization that provides non-asset-based global
network, inbound and outbound optimization is generally 4PL or logistics integrator
characterized as
An organization that provides logistics execution system
such as warehouse and transportation management sys- 3PL
tems is
Which of the following types of service providers is most
likely to provide a client firm with the most strategic ex- 4PL or Logistics integrator
pertise?
The majority of the laborers for 3PL and 4PL organizations
non-union
are typically
Which of the following represents a major reason for the Decrease in the number of laborers who have the technol-
shortage of warehouse labor? ogy talent to operate material handling equipment.
Which of the following is not a reason for firms to look for Logistics and supply chain outsourcing can provide mar-
logistics and supply chain outsourcing when they want to keting expertise in global regions where the firm has no
expand global? experience
Increased standardization
2/9
The document that lists and details the contents and con-
the bill of lading
ditions of a shipment is called
Which of the following modes of transportation has high
Rail.
fixed and low variable costs?
Which of the following is not an example of transportation Transitioning from stage three to stage four diesel engines
safety regulation? to reduce emissions.
Which of the following is a product characteristic that
The product's density
directly influences transport cost?
Declining transport rates per unit of weight as the weight
economy of scale
shipped increases represents
The Jones Company learned that several other shippers
located in its hometown had customers located in the
pooled delivery consolidation
same markets it serves. With this information, Jones could
find it advantageous to investigate the potential of
Economic regulation of transportation includes all the fol-
regulation of drivers
lowing, EXCEPT
A. Restricted delivery times.
Which of the following is the likely impact of increased B. Increased use of consolidated deliveries.
congestion in cities? C. Increased use of alternative fuels.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Which of the following modes of transportation has low
Motor.
fixed and medium variable costs?
A. To take advantage of operational economies of scale.
Which of the following are the major reasons for supply B. To provide more flexibility regarding capacity.
chain outsourcing? C. To allow the firm to outsource non-core activities. D. All
of the choices are correct.
B. To offer a broad platform of integrated services.
, There is increasing consolidation for the major logistics
and supply chain service providers. Which of the following
is the major justification for this consolidation?
Which of the following is NOT a driver of consolidation in
Manufacturing capability.
the third-party logistics industry?
Which of the following is not an argument for using best
Solution integration.
of breed software products?
Logistics and supply chain outsourcing in North America
growing
is a industry.
International transportation consolidation and expertise
freight forwarder
is a service generally provided by
An organization that provides non-asset-based global
network, inbound and outbound optimization is generally 4PL or logistics integrator
characterized as
An organization that provides logistics execution system
such as warehouse and transportation management sys- 3PL
tems is
Which of the following types of service providers is most
likely to provide a client firm with the most strategic ex- 4PL or Logistics integrator
pertise?
The majority of the laborers for 3PL and 4PL organizations
non-union
are typically
Which of the following represents a major reason for the Decrease in the number of laborers who have the technol-
shortage of warehouse labor? ogy talent to operate material handling equipment.
Which of the following is not a reason for firms to look for Logistics and supply chain outsourcing can provide mar-
logistics and supply chain outsourcing when they want to keting expertise in global regions where the firm has no
expand global? experience
Increased standardization
2/9
