Question 1

A Florida company that wants to ship a load of ripe watermelons and cantaloupes to supermarkets in Memphis would find motor truck to be a suitable, yet expensive, mode of transportation.

Accepted Answer

Motor trucks offer the speed and flexibility needed for transporting perishable goods like ripe watermelons and cantaloupes over the distance from Florida to Memphis, ensuring they arrive fresh. However, this mode of transportation is generally more expensive compared to alternatives like rail or ship due to fuel costs, labor, and the need for specialized vehicles for perishables.

Question 2

A freight forwarder consolidates less-than-truckload quantity shipments from several shippers into truckload quantities.

Accepted Answer

A freight forwarder aggregates shipments from various shippers to fill a truckload, optimizing the shipping process and reducing costs for each shipper by taking advantage of bulk transport rates.

Question 3

There is no difference between package delivery firms and freight forwarders.

Accepted Answer

Package delivery firms primarily focus on the shipment of parcels and smaller packages directly to consumers or businesses, often offering door-to-door service. Freight forwarders, on the other hand, act as intermediaries that arrange the transportation of larger shipments (which can include various goods and commodities) through multiple carriers, handling logistics, documentation, and customs clearance.

Question 4

_____ is the sale, and all activities directly related to the sale, of goods and services in business and other organizations for (1) resale, (2) use in producing other goods or services, or (3) operating an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the sale, and all activities...

Question 5

A _____ _____ is an independently owned firm that engages primarily in wholesaling and takes title to products being distributed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ _____ is an independently owned...

Question 6

Sean. Goodfellow makes frequent deliveries of Little Debbie snack cakes to convenience stores in north Georgia. Smith is a _____ _____, a form of merchant wholesaler.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sean. Goodfellow makes frequent deliveries of Little...

Question 7

A _____ is an independent agent wholesaling middleman that brings buyers and sellers together and provides market information to either party.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is an independent agent wholesaling...

Question 8

_____ _____ essentially substitute for a marketing department by marketing a manufacturer's entire output.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ _____ essentially substitute for a marketing...

Question 9

_____ _____ consists of all the activities concerned with moving the right amount of the right products to the right place at the right time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ _____ consists of all the activities...

Question 10

_____ _____ is the outsourcing of the distribution function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ _____ is the outsourcing of the...

Question 11

Physical distribution can be used to create _____ and _____ utilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Physical distribution can be used to create...

Question 12

_____ _____ is a physical distribution subsystem that includes provisions for billing, granting credit, preparing invoices, and collecting past-due accounts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ _____ is a physical distribution subsystem...

Question 13

The central idea behind a _____ _____ is that expected or actual purchases by those who intend to consume the product should activate a process to produce and deliver replacements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The central idea behind a _____ _____...

Question 14

_____ _____, a subsystem of physical distribution management, involves the selection of the proper equipment to physically handle products.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ _____, a subsystem of physical distribution...

Question 15

Piggyback and fishyback services are examples of _____ transportation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Piggyback and fishyback services are examples of...

Question 16

A _____ _____ is a specialized marketing institution serving firms that ship in less-than-carload and less-than-truckload quantities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ _____ is a specialized marketing...

Question 17

Years ago, sons traditionally entered the profession of their fathers. It has become much less commonplace today--but not for the Pulley family. The father Keith Pulley is a selling agent, a type of middlemen, and all four of his sons are also involved closely with distribution strategy. The oldest son Craig operates a manufacturer's sales office. George is a broker while Troy operates a trucking company. The youngest Jonathan runs a wholesale company that specializes in importing fresh-cut flowers.
-Craig Pulley:

Accepted Answer

Craig operates a manufacturer's sales office, which typically does not carry inventory of the products it sells.

Question 18

Years ago, sons traditionally entered the profession of their fathers. It has become much less commonplace today--but not for the Pulley family. The father Keith Pulley is a selling agent, a type of middlemen, and all four of his sons are also involved closely with distribution strategy. The oldest son Craig operates a manufacturer's sales office. George is a broker while Troy operates a trucking company. The youngest Jonathan runs a wholesale company that specializes in importing fresh-cut flowers.
-Which of the following types of products is George Pulley most likely to wholesale?

Accepted Answer

George Pulley is described as a broker, which implies he deals in products that require quick sale due to perishability or market demand. Among the options, seafood like salmon and lobster fits this description best, as these items are perishable and often require a broker to facilitate transactions between suppliers and retailers.

Question 19

Years ago, sons traditionally entered the profession of their fathers. It has become much less commonplace today--but not for the Pulley family. The father Keith Pulley is a selling agent, a type of middlemen, and all four of his sons are also involved closely with distribution strategy. The oldest son Craig operates a manufacturer's sales office. George is a broker while Troy operates a trucking company. The youngest Jonathan runs a wholesale company that specializes in importing fresh-cut flowers.
-In his business, the Pulley father would most likely handle:

Accepted Answer

Keith Pulley is a selling agent, a type of middlemen, and his youngest son Jonathan runs a wholesale company that specializes in importing fresh-cut flowers. This suggests that Keith Pulley is most likely involved in the distribution of textiles.

Question 20

Years ago, sons traditionally entered the profession of their fathers. It has become much less commonplace today--but not for the Pulley family. The father Keith Pulley is a selling agent, a type of middlemen, and all four of his sons are also involved closely with distribution strategy. The oldest son Craig operates a manufacturer's sales office. George is a broker while Troy operates a trucking company. The youngest Jonathan runs a wholesale company that specializes in importing fresh-cut flowers.
-Which of the Pulley's serves as a substitute for a marketing department because he is responsible for Marketing a manufacturer's entire output?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Years ago, sons traditionally entered the profession...

Quiz 16: Wholesaling and Physical Distribution

A Florida company that wants to ship a load of ripe watermelons and cantaloupes to supermarkets in Memphis would find motor truck to be a suitable, yet expensive, mode of transportation.

A freight forwarder consolidates less-than-truckload quantity shipments from several shippers into truckload quantities.

There is no difference between package delivery firms and freight forwarders.

_____ is the sale, and all activities directly related to the sale, of goods and services in business and other organizations for (1) resale, (2) use in producing other goods or services, or (3) operating an organization.

A _ _ is an independently owned firm that engages primarily in wholesaling and takes title to products being distributed.

Sean. Goodfellow makes frequent deliveries of Little Debbie snack cakes to convenience stores in north Georgia. Smith is a _ _, a form of merchant wholesaler.

A _____ is an independent agent wholesaling middleman that brings buyers and sellers together and provides market information to either party.

_ _ essentially substitute for a marketing department by marketing a manufacturer's entire output.

_ _ consists of all the activities concerned with moving the right amount of the right products to the right place at the right time.

_ _ is the outsourcing of the distribution function.

Physical distribution can be used to create _ and _ utilities.

_ _ is a physical distribution subsystem that includes provisions for billing, granting credit, preparing invoices, and collecting past-due accounts.

The central idea behind a _ _ is that expected or actual purchases by those who intend to consume the product should activate a process to produce and deliver replacements.

_ _, a subsystem of physical distribution management, involves the selection of the proper equipment to physically handle products.

Piggyback and fishyback services are examples of _____ transportation.

A _ _ is a specialized marketing institution serving firms that ship in less-than-carload and less-than-truckload quantities.