Question 1

Nonintegrated air carriers do not supply door-to-door service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Product value is an important factor in modal selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The distances in today's global supply chains produce

Accepted Answer

A)  higher cost. 
B)  longer transit times. 
C)  more disruptions. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  higher cost. 
B)  longer transit times. 
C)  more disruptions. 
D)  all of these.

Question 4

Desirability refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  performance reporting and scorecarding. 
B)  attractive packaging choices. 
C)  characteristics that influence modal selection. 
D)  ride quality. 
A)  performance reporting and scorecarding. 
B)  attractive packaging choices. 
C)  characteristics that influence modal selection. 
D)  ride quality.

Question 5

The main strategy behind routing guides is to maintain very tight control of transportation costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the elements of carrier selection, and how it differs from mode selection.

Accepted Answer

Carrier selection is a specialized purch

Question 7

CBP is now enforcing the "48 Hour Rule".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Railroads fall into a group called

Accepted Answer

A)  nonintegrated carriers. 
B)  intermodal operators. 
C)  natural monopolies. 
D)  service challenged carriers. 
A)  nonintegrated carriers. 
B)  intermodal operators. 
C)  natural monopolies. 
D)  service challenged carriers.

Question 9

Railroads have accessibility limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the three types of freight documentation? Discuss how each is used.

Accepted Answer

The bill of lading is probably the singl

Question 11

Intermodal growth has been flat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Economic deregulation sparked competition among carriers in several areas. Which of these is not an area of competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  accessibility 
B)  pricing 
C)  performance 
D)  services 
A)  accessibility 
B)  pricing 
C)  performance 
D)  services

Question 13

The responsibly for transportation management is typically not assigned to any one management discipline in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define FOB terms and discuss the various areas they cover.

Accepted Answer

Free-on-board (FOB) terms of sale specif

Question 15

Which is not a mode of transportation?

Accepted Answer

A)  truck 
B)  air 
C)  3PL 
D)  pipeline 
A)  truck 
B)  air 
C)  3PL 
D)  pipeline

Question 16

Transportation plays a key role in supply chain design, strategy development, and total cost management in three areas. Name these areas and discuss one in detail.

Accepted Answer

Transportation service availability, cap

Question 17

Given the availability of information, transportation buying has become comparatively easy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define and discuss Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Accepted Answer

Software tools related to the movement o

Question 19

Outsourcing transportation is a "buy" decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Air carriers were historically looked upon as

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency only carriers. 
B)  having equipment shortages. 
C)  a fringe participant. 
D)  insignificant. 
A)  emergency only carriers. 
B)  having equipment shortages. 
C)  a fringe participant. 
D)  insignificant.

Nonintegrated air carriers do not supply door-to-door service.

Product value is an important factor in modal selection.

The distances in today's global supply chains produce

Desirability refers to

The main strategy behind routing guides is to maintain very tight control of transportation costs.

Discuss the elements of carrier selection, and how it differs from mode selection.

CBP is now enforcing the "48 Hour Rule".

Railroads fall into a group called

Railroads have accessibility limitations.

What are the three types of freight documentation? Discuss how each is used.

Intermodal growth has been flat.

Economic deregulation sparked competition among carriers in several areas. Which of these is not an area of competition?

The responsibly for transportation management is typically not assigned to any one management discipline in an organization.

Define FOB terms and discuss the various areas they cover.

Which is not a mode of transportation?

Transportation plays a key role in supply chain design, strategy development, and total cost management in three areas. Name these areas and discuss one in detail.

Given the availability of information, transportation buying has become comparatively easy.

Define and discuss Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Outsourcing transportation is a "buy" decision.

Air carriers were historically looked upon as

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

Nonintegrated air carriers do not supply door-to-door service.

Product value is an important factor in modal selection.

The distances in today's global supply chains produce

Desirability refers to

The main strategy behind routing guides is to maintain very tight control of transportation costs.

Discuss the elements of carrier selection, and how it differs from mode selection.

CBP is now enforcing the "48 Hour Rule".

Railroads fall into a group called

Railroads have accessibility limitations.

What are the three types of freight documentation? Discuss how each is used.

Intermodal growth has been flat.

Economic deregulation sparked competition among carriers in several areas. Which of these is not an area of competition?

The responsibly for transportation management is typically not assigned to any one management discipline in an organization.

Define FOB terms and discuss the various areas they cover.

Which is not a mode of transportation?

Transportation plays a key role in supply chain design, strategy development, and total cost management in three areas. Name these areas and discuss one in detail.

Given the availability of information, transportation buying has become comparatively easy.

Define and discuss Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Outsourcing transportation is a "buy" decision.

Air carriers were historically looked upon as

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