Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of water carrier over other modes of transportation?

Accepted Answer

Water carriers are actually well-suited for transporting large volumes of goods, especially bulk commodities.

Question 2

Motor carriers are characterized by _____ variable costs, while rail carriers have comparatively _____ fixed costs.

Accepted Answer

Motor carriers typically have higher variable costs due to expenses like fuel, maintenance, and labor that vary with the amount of cargo transported. Rail carriers, on the other hand, have high fixed costs associated with infrastructure like tracks and terminals, which do not vary significantly with the volume of cargo.

Question 3

A/An _____ is a manufacturer or distributor that controls and manages its own transportation equipment, whether owned or leased.

Accepted Answer

Private carriers are manufacturers or distributors that own or lease their transportation equipment and are responsible for managing it. Common carriers are companies that transport goods or people for a fee and offer their services to the public, while contract carriers provide transportation services for specific customers under a contract. Exempt carriers are exempt from certain regulations, and intermodal carriers specialize in transporting goods using multiple modes of transportation.

Question 4

_____ can be defined as that amount of an organization's total procurement budget that is purchased from unauthorized sources.

Accepted Answer

Maverick spending refers to the amount of an organization's procurement budget that is spent on unauthorized sources like vendors or suppliers that are not approved by the organization's procurement department. This can lead to higher costs, inconsistent quality, and potential legal and regulatory issues. Controlling maverick spending is important for effective procurement management.

Question 5

_____ refers to a mode's or carrier's ability to provide the proper equipment and provide the appropriate services for a given product movement.

Accepted Answer

Capability refers to whether a mode or carrier has the necessary equipment and services to handle a particular product movement. This includes factors such as weight restrictions, handling requirements, and equipment availability.

Question 6

_____ includes movement of materials between production facilities within the same organization as well as movement to and out of intermediary storage facilities.

Accepted Answer

Intraorganizational movement includes the movement of materials between production facilities within the same organization as well as movement to and out of intermediary storage facilities.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a key part of a project's scope?

Accepted Answer

The service provider's background and experience may be considered in selecting a vendor or contractor for the project, but it is not a key part of the project's scope which primarily focuses on the project's objectives, deliverables, budget, and performance metrics.

Question 8

All of the following are criteria used to measure transportation performance except _____.

Accepted Answer

Operator hours of service is not a criterion used to measure transportation performance. Instead, it is a regulatory requirement that limits the number of hours a driver can drive in a day or week to ensure safety on the roads. The other criteria listed (speed, reliability, capability, and accessibility) are commonly used to assess transportation performance.

Question 9

A _____ is a key individual or unit that controls substantial indirect spending and that typically has a position of great authority within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A power spender is a key individual or unit that controls substantial indirect spending and that typically has a position of great authority within the organization. They have the power and influence to make important purchasing decisions that can greatly impact the organization's bottom line.

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of water carrier over other modes of transportation?

Accepted Answer

Water transportation is known for its ability to handle bulk, heavy, and large items at a low cost, and its versatility in handling various types of freight. However, it is not considered highly flexible compared to other modes of transportation, such as road or air, due to factors like fixed routes, dependency on waterways, and slower speeds.

Question 11

In order for _____ to work, both the buyer and the logistics service provider must explicitly agree as to what the buyer's desired outcomes, goals, and objectives are and on how the logistics service provider can help meet them.

Accepted Answer

Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) is a desired outcome-based approach to logistics management. It requires both the buyer and the logistics service provider to agree on the desired outcomes, goals, and objectives. This ensures that the logistics service provider can deliver the required services to meet the buyer's needs.

Question 12

By law, a/an _____ must serve the general public without discrimination based on published rates for specific goods.

Accepted Answer

Common carriers are legally required to serve the general public without discrimination based on published rates for specific goods. Private carriers, contract carriers, motor carriers, and intermodal carriers are not subject to the same regulations and restrictions as common carriers.

Question 13

A/An _____ involves picking smaller amounts of materials from a series of close by suppliers to be used in a lean or just-in-time environment.

Accepted Answer

A milk run is a logistics term used for picking up materials from multiple suppliers in a single trip, which is common in just-in-time and lean manufacturing. The other options refer to types of carriers and are not directly related to the described logistics process.

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of rail carrier over other modes of transportation?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal availability is not a disadvantage of rail transport; rail transport is generally not affected by seasons and operates year-round, unlike some other modes of transportation that might be impacted by seasonal weather conditions.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the major transportation service linkages throughout a typical supply chain?​

Accepted Answer

Production planning is not a transportation service linkage, but rather a planning function that involves forecasting demand and scheduling production. The major transportation service linkages in a supply chain are inbound logistics, intraorganizational movements, outbound logistics, and recovery and recycling. Inbound logistics involves the transportation of materials, components, and supplies from suppliers to manufacturing or assembly plants. Intraorganizational movements refer to the transportation of goods within a plant or facility. Outbound logistics involves the transportation of finished products from manufacturing or assembly plants to distribution centers or customers. Recovery and recycling refer to the transportation of used or damaged products to facilities for disposal or refurbishment.

Question 16

_____ refers to a mode's or carrier's ability to provide service over a geographic area.

Accepted Answer

Accessibility refers to a mode or carrier's ability to provide service over a geographic area. It measures the ease with which people and goods can access the mode or carrier, taking into account factors such as the location, network, and infrastructure of the provider.

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of motor carrier over other modes of transportation?

Accepted Answer

Very long lead times are not a disadvantage of motor carrier over other modes of transportation. In fact, motor carrier is often faster than other modes such as rail or ocean shipping. The other options listed are all common disadvantages of motor carrier compared to other modes.

Question 18

A/An _____ system provides status alerts, via e-mail, fax, pager, and so on, to a buyer (consignee) or supplier (shipper) that a particular shipment has been delayed and whether this may affect other entities in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

An event-based system provides alerts based on specific events, such as a shipment delay, which is the scenario described in the question. MRP, ERP, and DRP systems do not necessarily have the same level of event-based alert capabilities.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using a 3PL?​

Accepted Answer

This statement is not a disadvantage of using a 3PL. Instead, using a 3PL allows companies to concentrate on core business activities by outsourcing supply chain management to third-party logistics providers. A, B, C, and E are all valid disadvantages of using a 3PL.

Question 20

_____ represents the link between a company and its customers.

Accepted Answer

Outbound logistics represents the link between a company and its customers, as it involves the movement and storage of goods from the end of the production line to the end user.

Quiz 17: Purchasing Services

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of water carrier over other modes of transportation?

Motor carriers are characterized by _ variable costs, while rail carriers have comparatively _ fixed costs.

A/An _____ is a manufacturer or distributor that controls and manages its own transportation equipment, whether owned or leased.

_____ can be defined as that amount of an organization's total procurement budget that is purchased from unauthorized sources.

_____ refers to a mode's or carrier's ability to provide the proper equipment and provide the appropriate services for a given product movement.

_____ includes movement of materials between production facilities within the same organization as well as movement to and out of intermediary storage facilities.

Which of the following is not a key part of a project's scope?

All of the following are criteria used to measure transportation performance except _____.

A _____ is a key individual or unit that controls substantial indirect spending and that typically has a position of great authority within the organization.

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of water carrier over other modes of transportation?

In order for _____ to work, both the buyer and the logistics service provider must explicitly agree as to what the buyer's desired outcomes, goals, and objectives are and on how the logistics service provider can help meet them.

By law, a/an _____ must serve the general public without discrimination based on published rates for specific goods.

A/An _____ involves picking smaller amounts of materials from a series of close by suppliers to be used in a lean or just-in-time environment.

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of rail carrier over other modes of transportation?

Which of the following is not one of the major transportation service linkages throughout a typical supply chain?

_____ refers to a mode's or carrier's ability to provide service over a geographic area.

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of motor carrier over other modes of transportation?

A/An _____ system provides status alerts, via e-mail, fax, pager, and so on, to a buyer (consignee) or supplier (shipper) that a particular shipment has been delayed and whether this may affect other entities in the supply chain.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using a 3PL?

_____ represents the link between a company and its customers.

Quiz 17: Purchasing Services

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of water carrier over other modes of transportation?

Motor carriers are characterized by _____ variable costs, while rail carriers have comparatively _____ fixed costs.

A/An _____ is a manufacturer or distributor that controls and manages its own transportation equipment, whether owned or leased.

_____ can be defined as that amount of an organization's total procurement budget that is purchased from unauthorized sources.

_____ refers to a mode's or carrier's ability to provide the proper equipment and provide the appropriate services for a given product movement.

_____ includes movement of materials between production facilities within the same organization as well as movement to and out of intermediary storage facilities.

Which of the following is not a key part of a project's scope?

All of the following are criteria used to measure transportation performance except _____.

A _____ is a key individual or unit that controls substantial indirect spending and that typically has a position of great authority within the organization.

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of water carrier over other modes of transportation?

In order for _____ to work, both the buyer and the logistics service provider must explicitly agree as to what the buyer's desired outcomes, goals, and objectives are and on how the logistics service provider can help meet them.

By law, a/an _____ must serve the general public without discrimination based on published rates for specific goods.

A/An _____ involves picking smaller amounts of materials from a series of close by suppliers to be used in a lean or just-in-time environment.

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of rail carrier over other modes of transportation?

Which of the following is not one of the major transportation service linkages throughout a typical supply chain?​

_____ refers to a mode's or carrier's ability to provide service over a geographic area.

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of motor carrier over other modes of transportation?

A/An _____ system provides status alerts, via e-mail, fax, pager, and so on, to a buyer (consignee) or supplier (shipper) that a particular shipment has been delayed and whether this may affect other entities in the supply chain.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using a 3PL?​

_____ represents the link between a company and its customers.

Motor carriers are characterized by _ variable costs, while rail carriers have comparatively _ fixed costs.

Which of the following is not one of the major transportation service linkages throughout a typical supply chain?

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using a 3PL?