Question 1

The growth of outsourcing has created transportation challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The railroads have not shared in the growth in transportation and so do not have any capacity issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Terms of sale establish

Accepted Answer

A)  when ownership and title of the goods passes from seller to buyer. 
B)  what must be shown on the bill of lading. 
C)  which transportation mode must be used. 
D)  who handles freight claims. 
A)  when ownership and title of the goods passes from seller to buyer. 
B)  what must be shown on the bill of lading. 
C)  which transportation mode must be used. 
D)  who handles freight claims. A

Question 4

Procuring inexpensive transportation is the major goal of supply chain managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Railroad's length of haul is longer than that of motor carriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is modal selection? What are the key determinants in choosing a mode?

Accepted Answer

A critical transportation management iss

Question 7

A bill of lading can be either straight or order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The main strategy behind routing guides is to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain exact control. 
B)  comply with or enforce FOB terms. 
C)  promote supply chain excellence. 
D)  select between modes. 
A)  maintain exact control. 
B)  comply with or enforce FOB terms. 
C)  promote supply chain excellence. 
D)  select between modes.

Question 9

Some companies like PepsiCo have chosen to move freight on company operated equipment, despite the fact that these private fleets cost more than for-hire carriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All modes of transportation provide the same basic service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these is not a freight document?

Accepted Answer

A)  routing guide 
B)  bill of lading 
C)  freight bill 
D)  freight claims form 
A)  routing guide 
B)  bill of lading 
C)  freight bill 
D)  freight claims form

Question 12

Pipeline costs are predominantly fixed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Challenges for the trucking industry include

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of flexibility. 
B)  limited equipment options. 
C)  oversupply of qualified drivers. 
D)  competition. 
A)  lack of flexibility. 
B)  limited equipment options. 
C)  oversupply of qualified drivers. 
D)  competition.

Question 14

A key requirement for service quality monitoring is information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Transportation efficiency promotes __________ in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A)  intermodal demand 
B)  KPIs 
C)  capacity 
D)  competition 
A)  intermodal demand 
B)  KPIs 
C)  capacity 
D)  competition

Question 16

There are five primary modes of transportation and an intermodal transportation model. Pick two of these to discuss, including challenges and obstacles.

Accepted Answer

Motor Carriers
Motor carriage is the mos

Question 17

Following the trend in deregulation of most transportation modes, freight rate negotiations are being decentralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A carrier is never excused from a claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which management area in an organization does not normally have transportation responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  marketing 
B)  manufacturing 
C)  procurement 
D)  logistics 
A)  marketing 
B)  manufacturing 
C)  procurement 
D)  logistics

Question 20

What are Incoterms, and what terms of sale decisions do they help to clarify?

Accepted Answer

International terms of sale are covered

The growth of outsourcing has created transportation challenges.

The railroads have not shared in the growth in transportation and so do not have any capacity issues.

Terms of sale establish

Procuring inexpensive transportation is the major goal of supply chain managers.

Railroad's length of haul is longer than that of motor carriers.

What is modal selection? What are the key determinants in choosing a mode?

A bill of lading can be either straight or order.

The main strategy behind routing guides is to

Some companies like PepsiCo have chosen to move freight on company operated equipment, despite the fact that these private fleets cost more than for-hire carriers.

All modes of transportation provide the same basic service.

Which of these is not a freight document?

Pipeline costs are predominantly fixed.

Challenges for the trucking industry include

A key requirement for service quality monitoring is information.

Transportation efficiency promotes __________ in the supply chain.

There are five primary modes of transportation and an intermodal transportation model. Pick two of these to discuss, including challenges and obstacles.

Following the trend in deregulation of most transportation modes, freight rate negotiations are being decentralized.

A carrier is never excused from a claim.

Which management area in an organization does not normally have transportation responsibility?

What are Incoterms, and what terms of sale decisions do they help to clarify?

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology-Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Distribution-Managing Fulfillment Operations

Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations-Producing Goods and Services

Supply Chain Sustainability

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

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Exam 10: Transportation-Managing the Flow of the Supply Chain

The growth of outsourcing has created transportation challenges.

The railroads have not shared in the growth in transportation and so do not have any capacity issues.

Terms of sale establish

Procuring inexpensive transportation is the major goal of supply chain managers.

Railroad's length of haul is longer than that of motor carriers.

What is modal selection? What are the key determinants in choosing a mode?

A bill of lading can be either straight or order.

The main strategy behind routing guides is to

Some companies like PepsiCo have chosen to move freight on company operated equipment, despite the fact that these private fleets cost more than for-hire carriers.

All modes of transportation provide the same basic service.

Which of these is not a freight document?

Pipeline costs are predominantly fixed.

Challenges for the trucking industry include

A key requirement for service quality monitoring is information.

Transportation efficiency promotes __________ in the supply chain.

There are five primary modes of transportation and an intermodal transportation model. Pick two of these to discuss, including challenges and obstacles.

Following the trend in deregulation of most transportation modes, freight rate negotiations are being decentralized.

A carrier is never excused from a claim.

Which management area in an organization does not normally have transportation responsibility?

What are Incoterms, and what terms of sale decisions do they help to clarify?

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology-Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Distribution-Managing Fulfillment Operations

Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations-Producing Goods and Services

Supply Chain Sustainability

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters