Question 1

________ are a specialized means of shipping petroleum, natural gas, and chemicals from sources to markets.

Accepted Answer

Pipelines are the most efficient and safest means of transporting petroleum, natural gas, and chemicals over long distances. Other modes of transportation like air tunnels, rail flatcars, and steam ships are either not suited for the task or have limitations when it comes to safety and environmental concerns. Airlines, on the other hand, are not used to transport these types of materials due to the high level of danger involved.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a major logistics function?

Accepted Answer

Product designing is not a major logistics function. It involves the creation and development of a product, which is a process that comes before logistics. The other options, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and packaging, are all key components of logistics.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about using air carriers as a transportation mode when shipping products?

Accepted Answer

Air carriers are ideal when time is short and speed is needed. This is because air transport is the fastest mode of transportation, making it suitable for urgent and time-sensitive deliveries. However, it is generally more expensive than other modes of transportation, and therefore may not be the most cost-effective option in all cases.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of shipping goods via water transportation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

________ are large and highly automated warehouses designed to receive goods from various plants and suppliers, take orders, fill them efficiently, and deliver goods to customers as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

Distribution centers are specifically designed to handle the flow of goods from multiple sources, consolidate them, and distribute them to various customers. They are typically highly automated and optimized for efficiency and speed. The other options, such as loading docks and shipping platforms, are typically just one component of a distribution center.

Question 6

Which of the following is the most effective way for a company to ship perishable goods over long distances, if its key requirement is speed?

Accepted Answer

Air transport is the fastest way to ship perishable goods over long distances. It allows for quick and efficient transportation while also minimizing the risk of spoilage or damage. While other modes of transportation may be cheaper or more environmentally friendly, they cannot match the speed and reliability of air transport in this specific scenario.

Question 7

In intermodal transportation, which of the following describes the use of both rail and trucks for transportation?

Accepted Answer

Piggyback, also known as trailer on flatcar (TOFC), is the use of rail and trucks for transportation. It involves loading a truck trailer onto a flat railcar, allowing it to be transported on both rail and road.

Question 8

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s).
Kimberly's Crown sells and designs jewelry. Despite the jewelry's popularity, products are available only through a few shopping stores across the country.
-What distribution strategy does Kimberly's Crown use?

Accepted Answer

Kimberly's Crown uses a selective distribution strategy where they limit the number of retailers that carry their products.

Question 9

Using ________, retailers can share real-time data on sales and current inventory levels with suppliers.

Accepted Answer

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) systems allow retailers to share real-time data on sales and inventory levels with suppliers. This enables suppliers to manage their own inventory levels and ensure that products are always in stock and available for retailers to sell to customers.

Question 10

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s).
Kimberly's Crown sells and designs jewelry. Despite the jewelry's popularity, products are available only through a few shopping stores across the country.
-When one of the stores complains that the jewelry they're being given is inferior to the jewelry Kimberly sells to other stores, Kimberly experiences ________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

The conflict described is between Kimberly and a shopping store, indicating a conflict between different levels in the company's distribution channel. This type of conflict is known as vertical conflict.

Question 11

________ or smart tag technology helps companies locate a product's exact position within its supply chain.

Accepted Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology allows for identification and tracking of products or assets using radio waves. It can be used to locate the product's exact position within the supply chain, providing real-time visibility and monitoring capabilities.

Question 12

Which of the following is the most effective way for a company to ship bulky, non-perishable products if its key requirement is low price?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following is true of using trucks as a transportation mode?

Accepted Answer

Trucks are highly flexible in their routing and time schedules. They can easily change their routes and schedules as per the requirement of the shipment. Additionally, trucks are relatively faster than rail transport and are not as costly as air transport. Trucks can also provide door-to-door delivery, making them a popular transportation mode for small and medium-sized businesses. However, trucks may face delays due to traffic or accidents on the road, but they are not the slowest mode of transportation. Furthermore, trucks can transport various types of goods, not just petroleum, natural gas or chemicals.

Question 14

In intermodal transportation, which of the following describes the use of both water and trucks for transportation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s).
Kimberly's Crown sells and designs jewelry. Despite the jewelry's popularity, products are available only through a few shopping stores across the country.
-Kimberly decides to alter its distribution strategy so that its jewelry is accessible to the public only through one distributor. The strategy they're considering is known as ________ distribution.

Accepted Answer

The distribution strategy Kimberly is considering, where the jewelry is accessible only through one distributor, is known as exclusive distribution. It is a type of distribution where the manufacturer or supplier restricts the sale of a product to one or a few retailers.

Question 16

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s).
Giant Beanstalks is a company based in Maryland that processes and cans vegetables. It has contracts with several large farms in Riverdale, 80 miles away from the factory, that agree to sell their produce to Giant Beanstalks. The company's products are available to the public only through Greenleaf, a grocery chain with 38 stores in the country.
-Which of the following modes of transport should Roland choose to transport the unprocessed vegetables from Riverdale's farms to the Giant Beanstalks' factory quickly and with minimum cost?

Accepted Answer

Truck transportation would be the most cost-effective mode of transportation for carrying unprocessed vegetables from Riverdale's farms to the Giant Beanstalks' factory. Air carrier transportation might be quick but would not be economically feasible as the distance is only 80 miles. Pipeline and oil tank transportation are not relevant to the transportation of vegetables, and air tunnels are not a viable mode of transportation.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of transporting goods via railroads?

Accepted Answer

Railroads are a cost-effective way to ship large amounts of bulk products over long distances. They are particularly well-suited for transporting products like coal, grain, and construction materials. While railroads can transport other products, such as consumer goods, they are not as competitive with other modes of transportation for these types of shipments.

Question 18

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s).
Giant Beanstalks is a company based in Maryland that processes and cans vegetables. It has contracts with several large farms in Riverdale, 80 miles away from the factory, that agree to sell their produce to Giant Beanstalks. The company's products are available to the public only through Greenleaf, a grocery chain with 38 stores in the country.
-Roland is the logistics manager of Giant Beanstalks. Which of the following is NOT an area of responsibility for him?

Accepted Answer

The advertising of the final product is not the responsibility of the logistics manager. Advertising is generally under the purview of the marketing department. The other options listed are all logistical tasks that would fall under the responsibility of the logistics manager.

Question 19

________ management is the logistics concept that emphasizes teamwork-both inside the company and among all the marketing channel organizations-to maximize the performance of the entire distribution system.

Accepted Answer

Integrated logistics management emphasizes cooperation and coordination between all partners in the supply chain to ensure optimal performance of the entire distribution system. This includes cross-functional teamwork within a company as well as collaboration with suppliers, distributors, and other channel members. It involves a focus on maximizing customer service while minimizing costs and streamlining processes across the entire supply chain.

Question 20

Heart of Midnight sells blue orchids to major florists around the world. Their key requirement is speed. Which of the following modes of transport will help them?

Accepted Answer

Air carriers are the fastest mode of transport and would be the best choice for Heart of Midnight's key requirement of speed.

Quiz 12: Marketing Channels: Delivering Customer Value