Exam 16: Logistics

A decision concept that recognizes linkages within the decision system is called ________.

________ refers to the transfer of ocean freight on land among various mode of transportation.

With ________,the seller delivers the goods,with import duties paid,including inland transportation from import point to the buyer's premises.

Incoterms are divided into four categories.Of the following,which is NOT one of those categories?

If each subsidiary in an international market is made a profit center in itself and each one carries full responsibility for its performance,the subsidiary is said to be ________.

Importers to the United States and the customs brokers who serve them are feeling pressure to help secure U.S.borders.

A(n)________ is a bill for the goods stating basic information about the transaction,including a description of the merchandise,total cost of the goods sold,addresses of the shipper and seller,and delivery and payment terms.

In the United States,Internet sales are expected to increase by ________ percent annually through 2010.

The rise in cargo theft and pilferage has given birth to a whole new industry of "risk consultancies," which are contracted by exasperates ship owners to safeguard their vessels.

Define international logistics.List and describe the two major phases in the movement of materials.

In the simplest form of exporting,the only documents needed are ________ and ________.

If a firm's primary concern is lower inventory cost,the firm can develop ________ delivery system.

Nowadays,for the average import shipment to the United States,shippers pay ________ in transportation costs for every ________ paid in tariffs.

________ applies only to vessel shipments.The seller quotes a price covering all expenses up to and including delivery of goods on an overseas vessel provided by or for the buyer.

Great Soda Company,located in Canada,uses both land and sea bridges to transfer freight to international locations.Great Soda Company is utilizing ________.

Approximately ________ percent of the world's manufactured exports by weight travel by air.

A reduction of inventories will save money but may increase the need for costly emergency shipments.This is an example of the ________.

Explain the different types of export documentation.

________ is the direct transfer of information technology between computers of trading partners.

________ allows shippers to buy all the transportation modes and functional services from a single carrier.