Question 1

Distribution managers select different transportation modes based on several distinct criteria.List and briefly define five of these criteria,and name the best and worst transportation mode for each criteria.

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Question 2

List and briefly describe the three main areas of importance in service distribution.

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Question 3

Describe contract logistics.How do contract logistics affect the efficient deployment of supply chain management?

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Question 4

What is an inventory control system? What is the objective of inventory management? What are two major decisions managers must make regarding inventory?

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Question 5

Define channel power,channel control,channel leadership,and channel partnering.How are these four terms related?

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Question 6

Carter has taken a summer job working in the warehouse of a large manufacturing company.He overheard his supervisor talks about how the transportation system used by the company is no longer a "black hole." Explain to Carter what his supervisor is referring to.

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Question 7

What is JIT? What is the basic assumption that explains the use of JIT? List four benefits and four risks that are associated with the use of JIT.

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Quiz 12: Marketing Channels and Supply Chain Management