Exam 17: Purchasing Services

By limiting internal requisitioners to previously approved catalogs of already contracted goods and services from preselected and approved suppliers, volume commitments to approved suppliers can be achieved and maverick spending reduced.

(True/False)

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Question 81

Although it is important to develop a rationalized supply base such that buying power can be appropriately leveraged, a single-source strategy frequently maximizes the value of professional services.

(True/False)

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Question 82

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 83

The importance of effectively managing an organization's indirect spend is decreasing.

(True/False)

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Question 84

The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection established the so-called "10+2" rule that affects all modes of transportation except ocean container freight.

(True/False)

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Question 85

Growth in international trade has increased the amount of freight moving on oceangoing vessels.

(True/False)

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Question 86

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 how the logistics service provider can help meet them.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 87

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 88

The presence of _____ ensures a supply of available transportation in markets where only one-way traffic exists.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 89

Carriers will generally not consider the availability of backhauls when quoting one-way freight rates on a particular traffic lane.

(True/False)

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Question 90

A major outcome from transportation economic deregulation has been the shift of pricing information garnered from public tariffs and rate bureaus to the negotiating table.

(True/False)

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Question 91

When freight is shipped _____, the buyer, or consignee, is responsible for choosing the carrier, arranging for the physical movement of the goods, paying the freight bill, and filing loss and damage claims.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 92

Air carriers haul the most amount of commercial freight because of their inherent speed advantages.

(True/False)

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Question 93

All of the following are types of information a 3PL should provide to the buyer except _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 94

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 95

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a 3PL?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 96

Although mode selection is usually not an issue for international ocean shipments, as in all strategic supplier selection decisions, carrier selection is still paramount.

(True/False)

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Question 97

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

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By limiting internal requisitioners to previously approved catalogs of already contracted goods and services from preselected and approved suppliers, volume commitments to approved suppliers can be achieved and maverick spending reduced.

Although it is important to develop a rationalized supply base such that buying power can be appropriately leveraged, a single-source strategy frequently maximizes the value of professional services.

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

The importance of effectively managing an organization's indirect spend is decreasing.

The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection established the so-called "10+2" rule that affects all modes of transportation except ocean container freight.

Growth in international trade has increased the amount of freight moving on oceangoing vessels.

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 how the logistics service provider can help meet them.

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

The presence of _____ ensures a supply of available transportation in markets where only one-way traffic exists.

Carriers will generally not consider the availability of backhauls when quoting one-way freight rates on a particular traffic lane.

A major outcome from transportation economic deregulation has been the shift of pricing information garnered from public tariffs and rate bureaus to the negotiating table.

When freight is shipped _____, the buyer, or consignee, is responsible for choosing the carrier, arranging for the physical movement of the goods, paying the freight bill, and filing loss and damage claims.

Air carriers haul the most amount of commercial freight because of their inherent speed advantages.

All of the following are types of information a 3PL should provide to the buyer except _____.

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

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a 3PL?

Although mode selection is usually not an issue for international ocean shipments, as in all strategic supplier selection decisions, carrier selection is still paramount.

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

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

Filters

Exam 17: Purchasing Services

By limiting internal requisitioners to previously approved catalogs of already contracted goods and services from preselected and approved suppliers, volume commitments to approved suppliers can be achieved and maverick spending reduced.

Although it is important to develop a rationalized supply base such that buying power can be appropriately leveraged, a single-source strategy frequently maximizes the value of professional services.

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

The importance of effectively managing an organization's indirect spend is decreasing.

The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection established the so-called "10+2" rule that affects all modes of transportation except ocean container freight.

Growth in international trade has increased the amount of freight moving on oceangoing vessels.

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 how the logistics service provider can help meet them.

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

The presence of _____ ensures a supply of available transportation in markets where only one-way traffic exists.

Carriers will generally not consider the availability of backhauls when quoting one-way freight rates on a particular traffic lane.

A major outcome from transportation economic deregulation has been the shift of pricing information garnered from public tariffs and rate bureaus to the negotiating table.

When freight is shipped _____, the buyer, or consignee, is responsible for choosing the carrier, arranging for the physical movement of the goods, paying the freight bill, and filing loss and damage claims.

Air carriers haul the most amount of commercial freight because of their inherent speed advantages.

All of the following are types of information a 3PL should provide to the buyer except _____.

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

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

Although mode selection is usually not an issue for international ocean shipments, as in all strategic supplier selection decisions, carrier selection is still paramount.

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

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

Filters

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a 3PL?