MGSC 492 Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Why is it important to understand the difference between a dedicated and a multi-users
solution?
Answer: Some of the key drivers and solutions may apply to one and not to the other
Q2
Small to medium size companies cannot...
Answer: Afford the high costs associated with a operation that is exclusively dedicated
to their logistics operations so they opt for a multi-user solution
Q3
(4) Dedicated (or exclusive operation) Provided for Provided on May include Usually
Answer: Provided for a single client Provided on an international, national, and
regional basis as required May include all or a combination of - warehouses,
distribution centers, transportation fleets, managers, etc Usually confined to very
large companies - popular in US and UK
Q4
(3) Multi-User Operation A group Clients may Expensive logistics
Answer: A group of client companies is catered for within the service provider's
operation Clients may all be manufacturers or suppliers and their goods delivered to
the same or similar customers Expensive logistics operations are shared between
clients
Q5
(2) Which to choose? A dedicated A multi-user
Answer: A dedicated operation may provide superior opportunities for service but at a
high cost A multi-user operation may provide opportunities for low-cost logistics but
could mean a compromise for service requirements
Q6
Major savings can result from...
Answer: Economies of scale that will result from sharing key resources
Q1
Why is it important to understand the difference between a dedicated and a multi-users
solution?
Answer: Some of the key drivers and solutions may apply to one and not to the other
Q2
Small to medium size companies cannot...
Answer: Afford the high costs associated with a operation that is exclusively dedicated
to their logistics operations so they opt for a multi-user solution
Q3
(4) Dedicated (or exclusive operation) Provided for Provided on May include Usually
Answer: Provided for a single client Provided on an international, national, and
regional basis as required May include all or a combination of - warehouses,
distribution centers, transportation fleets, managers, etc Usually confined to very
large companies - popular in US and UK
Q4
(3) Multi-User Operation A group Clients may Expensive logistics
Answer: A group of client companies is catered for within the service provider's
operation Clients may all be manufacturers or suppliers and their goods delivered to
the same or similar customers Expensive logistics operations are shared between
clients
Q5
(2) Which to choose? A dedicated A multi-user
Answer: A dedicated operation may provide superior opportunities for service but at a
high cost A multi-user operation may provide opportunities for low-cost logistics but
could mean a compromise for service requirements
Q6
Major savings can result from...
Answer: Economies of scale that will result from sharing key resources
