Scenario 14.1 - Vidalia Onions When Vidalia onions are ready,the entire 13 county (plus parts of seven other counties)area in Georgia where they are grown is devoted to the harvest,packaging and shipping of this delicacy.The Onion Shack currently purchases 120,000 bags of onions each year at a price of $100 per bag (a bag is ten pounds).Onion Shack has historically purchased in lots of 3000 bags.Transit time and capacity vary as indicated in the table.The safety inventory that Onion Shack requires is 30% of lead time demand and the holding cost for a bag is 15% of cost. \[\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Carrier } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity } \\ \text { Shipped (cwt) } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity shipped } \\ \text { (bags) } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Shipping cost } \\ \text { (\$/cwt) } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Transit time } \\ \text { (days) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { Mashburn Rail } & 200 + & 2000 + & \$ 2.10 & 5 \\ \hline \text { Sylvia Express } & 100 + & 1000 + & \$ 2.35 & 3 \\ \hline \text { Anita Enterprises } & 250 + & 2500 + & \$ 1.35 & 3 \\ \hline \text { Smith Trucking } & 250 + & 2500 + & \$ 1.00 & 3 \\ \hline \end{array}\] -Use Scenario 14.1 to determine the in-transit inventory cost of the Mashburn Rail option if the Onion Shack purchases 240,000 bags of Vidalia onions each year.

A) $3287.67 B) $2604.67 C) $1972.60 D) $1864.60 A) $3287.67 B) $2604.67 C) $1972.60 D) $1864.60

Scenario 14.1 - Vidalia Onions When Vidalia onions are ready,the entire 13 county (plus parts of seven other counties)area in Georgia where they are grown is devoted to the harvest,packaging and shipping of this delicacy.The Onion Shack currently purchases 120,000 bags of onions each year at a price of $100 per bag (a bag is ten pounds).Onion Shack has historically purchased in lots of 3000 bags.Transit time and capacity vary as indicated in the table.The safety inventory that Onion Shack requires is 30% of lead time demand and the holding cost for a bag is 15% of cost. \[\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Carrier } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity } \\ \text { Shipped (cwt) } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity shipped } \\ \text { (bags) } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Shipping cost } \\ \text { (\$/cwt) } \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Transit time } \\ \text { (days) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { Mashburn Rail } & 200 + & 2000 + & \$ 2.10 & 5 \\ \hline \text { Sylvia Express } & 100 + & 1000 + & \$ 2.35 & 3 \\ \hline \text { Anita Enterprises } & 250 + & 2500 + & \$ 1.35 & 3 \\ \hline \text { Smith Trucking } & 250 + & 2500 + & \$ 1.00 & 3 \\ \hline \end{array}\] -Use Scenario 14.1 to determine the transportation cost of the Anita Enterprises option if the Onion Shack purchases 240,000 bags of Vidalia onions each year.

A) $156,000 B) $144,000 C) $162,000 D) $150,000 A) $156,000 B) $144,000 C) $162,000 D) $150,000

Exam 14: Transportation in a Supply Chain

Suppose that a highway is governed by a use fee charged to motorists that is based on congestion,operation and maintenance.The total traffic t is used to determine the cost of 5t2.What is the marginal cost?

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Investment decisions regarding the transportation infrastructure (rails,locomotives,trucks,airplanes,etc. )are the primary concern of

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Discuss the two key players involved in any transportation in the supply chain.

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Explain why transportation systems should be tailored.

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Which transportation network design option has the elimination of intermediate warehouses and its simplicity of operation and coordination as its major advantage?

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The vehicle-related cost is incurred whether the vehicle is operating or not and is considered fixed for short-term operational decisions by the carrier.

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________ carriers are the preferred mode of transport for online businesses such as Amazon.com and Dell,as well as for companies such as W.W.Grainger and McMaster-Carr that send small packages to customers.

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The most important operational decision related to transportation in a supply chain is the routing and scheduling of deliveries.

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Question 48

The Mumbai dabbawalas have a transportation network that takes advantage of

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Question 49

Scenario 14.1 - Vidalia Onions When Vidalia onions are ready,the entire 13 county (plus parts of seven other counties)area in Georgia where they are grown is devoted to the harvest,packaging and shipping of this delicacy.The Onion Shack currently purchases 120,000 bags of onions each year at a price of $100 per bag (a bag is ten pounds).Onion Shack has historically purchased in lots of 3000 bags.Transit time and capacity vary as indicated in the table.The safety inventory that Onion Shack requires is 30% of lead time demand and the holding cost for a bag is 15% of cost. Carrier Quantity Shipped (cwt) Quantity shipped (bags) Shipping cost ( \/ cwt) Transit time (days) Mashburn Rail 200+ 2000+ \ 2.10 5 Sylvia Express 100+ 1000+ \ 2.35 3 Anita Enterprises 250+ 2500+ \ 1.35 3 Smith Trucking 250+ 2500+ \ 1.00 3 -Use Scenario 14.1 to determine the in-transit inventory cost of the Mashburn Rail option if the Onion Shack purchases 240,000 bags of Vidalia onions each year.

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Question 50

A carrier uses transportation to minimize the total cost (transportation,inventory,information,and facility)while providing an appropriate level of responsiveness to the customer.

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Question 51

Scenario 14.1 - Vidalia Onions When Vidalia onions are ready,the entire 13 county (plus parts of seven other counties)area in Georgia where they are grown is devoted to the harvest,packaging and shipping of this delicacy.The Onion Shack currently purchases 120,000 bags of onions each year at a price of $100 per bag (a bag is ten pounds).Onion Shack has historically purchased in lots of 3000 bags.Transit time and capacity vary as indicated in the table.The safety inventory that Onion Shack requires is 30% of lead time demand and the holding cost for a bag is 15% of cost. Carrier Quantity Shipped (cwt) Quantity shipped (bags) Shipping cost ( \/ cwt) Transit time (days) Mashburn Rail 200+ 2000+ \ 2.10 5 Sylvia Express 100+ 1000+ \ 2.35 3 Anita Enterprises 250+ 2500+ \ 1.35 3 Smith Trucking 250+ 2500+ \ 1.00 3 -Use Scenario 14.1 to determine the transportation cost of the Anita Enterprises option if the Onion Shack purchases 240,000 bags of Vidalia onions each year.

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Question 52

Only safety inventory should be aggregated if low demand exists for low value items.

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A shrewd supply chain manager would aggregate only safety inventory and use an inexpensive mode of transportation for replenishing cycle inventory if she is dealing with a

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Question 54

A dabba uses the Mumbai railway system to carry about 40 lunches each day.

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Question 55

Which transportation network design is pictured?

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The mode of transportation that results in the lowest transportation cost will also lower total costs for a supply chain.

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Question 57

Transportation plays a key role in every supply chain because products are usually produced and consumed in the same location.

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It is best to disaggregate all inventories and use an inexpensive mode of transportation for replenishment when you have a

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Question 59

Milk runs reduce inbound transportation costs by consolidating large shipments directly from the supplier to the consumer.

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Suppose that a highway is governed by a use fee charged to motorists that is based on congestion,operation and maintenance.The total traffic t is used to determine the cost of 5t2.What is the marginal cost?

Investment decisions regarding the transportation infrastructure (rails,locomotives,trucks,airplanes,etc. )are the primary concern of

Discuss the two key players involved in any transportation in the supply chain.

Explain why transportation systems should be tailored.

Which transportation network design option has the elimination of intermediate warehouses and its simplicity of operation and coordination as its major advantage?

The vehicle-related cost is incurred whether the vehicle is operating or not and is considered fixed for short-term operational decisions by the carrier.

________ carriers are the preferred mode of transport for online businesses such as Amazon.com and Dell,as well as for companies such as W.W.Grainger and McMaster-Carr that send small packages to customers.

The most important operational decision related to transportation in a supply chain is the routing and scheduling of deliveries.

The Mumbai dabbawalas have a transportation network that takes advantage of

A carrier uses transportation to minimize the total cost (transportation,inventory,information,and facility)while providing an appropriate level of responsiveness to the customer.

Only safety inventory should be aggregated if low demand exists for low value items.

A shrewd supply chain manager would aggregate only safety inventory and use an inexpensive mode of transportation for replenishing cycle inventory if she is dealing with a

A dabba uses the Mumbai railway system to carry about 40 lunches each day.

Which transportation network design is pictured?

The mode of transportation that results in the lowest transportation cost will also lower total costs for a supply chain.

Transportation plays a key role in every supply chain because products are usually produced and consumed in the same location.

It is best to disaggregate all inventories and use an inexpensive mode of transportation for replenishment when you have a

Milk runs reduce inbound transportation costs by consolidating large shipments directly from the supplier to the consumer.

Understanding the Supply Chain

Achieving Strategic Fit in a Supply Chain

Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics

Designing Distribution Networks and Applications to E-Business

Network Design in the Supply Chain

Designing Global Supply Chain Networks

Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain

Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain

Sales and Operations Planning: Planning Supply and Demand

Coordination in a Supply Chain

Managing Economies of Scale in a Supply Chain: Cycle Inventory

Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain: Safety Inventory

Linking Product Availability to Profits

Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain

Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain

Sustainability and the Supply Chain

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