A) third-party logistics. B) third-power logistics. C) third-peer logistics. D) third-production logistics. E) none of the above. A) third-party logistics. B) third-power logistics. C) third-peer logistics. D) third-production logistics. E) none of the above.

Exam 15: Global Logistics and Distribution

___________ inventories also provide a hedge against inflation because the value of the goods/parts held in inventory remains the same compared to the buying power of Local currency.

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Question 1

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Explain what the terms global logistics, materials management, and physical distribution mean. Describe the various operations and procedures encompassed by these terms.

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Global logistics is defined as the design and management of a system that directs
and controls the flows of materials into, through and out of the firm across national
boundaries to achieve its corporate objectives at a minimum total cost. Global logistics, like domestic logistics, encompasses materials management and physical distribution.
Materials management refers to the inflow of raw materials, parts, and supplies in and through the firm.
Physical distribution refers to the movement of the firm's finished products to customers, consisting of transportation, warehousing, inventory, customer service/order entry, and administration.

_________________ influences decisions regarding what activities and technologies a company should concentrate its investment and managerial Resources in (in relation to its competitors in the industry).

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Question 3

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3PL stands for:

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Question 4

In China, basket shopping is still considered the norm for most consumers.

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Question 5

Explain the role of the free trade zone in modern trade. Explain the free trade zone's relationship and benefit to global logistics.

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Question 6

Air freight represents more than 40 percent of the value of goods shipped in international commerce.

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Question 7

Materials management does not include the inflow of raw material, parts, and supplies through the firm.

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Question 8

Information technology, electronic data interchange, and intermodal transportation have made ____________________ a reality in physical distribution.

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Question 9

A merchant intermediary does not take title to goods.

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Question 10

As a type of outsourcing, _____________________ is when a company buys major components from independent suppliers at home.

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Question 11

Explain the concept and function of the Maquiladora operation or industry in Mexico.

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Question 12

Rationalization means reducing resources to achieve more efficient and cost-effective operations.

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Question 13

In 2011, the total logistics cost represented about 8.5 percent of the GDP, or $1 trillion in the _________________.

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Question 14

Recently the U.S. dollar depreciated while the Japanese yen soared in value. Honda found that it was much cheaper to ship its Accord models to Europe from its Ohio Plant than from Japan. This could most accurately be classed as a move made Because of problems or opportunities with:

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Question 15

The Mexican version of the free trade zone is called the _________________.

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Question 16

________________ is defined as the design and management of a system that directs and controls the flows of materials into, through and out of the firm across national boundaries to achieve its corporate objectives at a minimum total cost.

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Question 17

Multinational corporations can use ________________ as a strategic tool in dealing with currency fluctuations and as a hedge against inflation.

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Question 18

In Japan, private brands are very popular.

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Question 19

The trend toward third-party logistics is a result of the _ and the _.

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___________ inventories also provide a hedge against inflation because the value of the goods/parts held in inventory remains the same compared to the buying power of Local currency.

Explain what the terms global logistics, materials management, and physical distribution mean. Describe the various operations and procedures encompassed by these terms.

_________________ influences decisions regarding what activities and technologies a company should concentrate its investment and managerial Resources in (in relation to its competitors in the industry).

3PL stands for:

In China, basket shopping is still considered the norm for most consumers.

Explain the role of the free trade zone in modern trade. Explain the free trade zone's relationship and benefit to global logistics.

Air freight represents more than 40 percent of the value of goods shipped in international commerce.

Materials management does not include the inflow of raw material, parts, and supplies through the firm.

Information technology, electronic data interchange, and intermodal transportation have made ____________________ a reality in physical distribution.

A merchant intermediary does not take title to goods.

As a type of outsourcing, _____________________ is when a company buys major components from independent suppliers at home.

Explain the concept and function of the Maquiladora operation or industry in Mexico.

Rationalization means reducing resources to achieve more efficient and cost-effective operations.

In 2011, the total logistics cost represented about 8.5 percent of the GDP, or $1 trillion in the _________________.

Recently the U.S. dollar depreciated while the Japanese yen soared in value. Honda found that it was much cheaper to ship its Accord models to Europe from its Ohio Plant than from Japan. This could most accurately be classed as a move made Because of problems or opportunities with:

The Mexican version of the free trade zone is called the _________________.

________________ is defined as the design and management of a system that directs and controls the flows of materials into, through and out of the firm across national boundaries to achieve its corporate objectives at a minimum total cost.

Multinational corporations can use ________________ as a strategic tool in dealing with currency fluctuations and as a hedge against inflation.

In Japan, private brands are very popular.

The trend toward third-party logistics is a result of the _ and the _.

Globalization Imperative

Economic Environment

Financial Environment

Global Cultural Environment and Buying Behavior

Political and Legal Environment

Global Marketing Research

Global Segmentation and Positioning

Global Marketing Strategies

Global Market Entry Strategies

Global Product Policy Decisions I: Developing New Products for Global Markets

Global Product Policy Decisions Ii: Marketing Products and Services

Global Pricing

Global Communication Strategies

Sales Management

Export and Import Management

Planning, Organization, and Control of Global Marketing Operations

Marketing Strategies for Emerging Markets

Global Marketing and the Internet

Sustainable Marketing in the Global Marketplace

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Exam 15: Global Logistics and Distribution

___________ inventories also provide a hedge against inflation because the value of the goods/parts held in inventory remains the same compared to the buying power of Local currency.

Explain what the terms global logistics, materials management, and physical distribution mean. Describe the various operations and procedures encompassed by these terms.

_________________ influences decisions regarding what activities and technologies a company should concentrate its investment and managerial Resources in (in relation to its competitors in the industry).

3PL stands for:

In China, basket shopping is still considered the norm for most consumers.

Explain the role of the free trade zone in modern trade. Explain the free trade zone's relationship and benefit to global logistics.

Air freight represents more than 40 percent of the value of goods shipped in international commerce.

Materials management does not include the inflow of raw material, parts, and supplies through the firm.

Information technology, electronic data interchange, and intermodal transportation have made ____________________ a reality in physical distribution.

A merchant intermediary does not take title to goods.

As a type of outsourcing, _____________________ is when a company buys major components from independent suppliers at home.

Explain the concept and function of the Maquiladora operation or industry in Mexico.

Rationalization means reducing resources to achieve more efficient and cost-effective operations.

In 2011, the total logistics cost represented about 8.5 percent of the GDP, or $1 trillion in the _________________.

Recently the U.S. dollar depreciated while the Japanese yen soared in value. Honda found that it was much cheaper to ship its Accord models to Europe from its Ohio Plant than from Japan. This could most accurately be classed as a move made Because of problems or opportunities with:

The Mexican version of the free trade zone is called the _________________.

________________ is defined as the design and management of a system that directs and controls the flows of materials into, through and out of the firm across national boundaries to achieve its corporate objectives at a minimum total cost.

Multinational corporations can use ________________ as a strategic tool in dealing with currency fluctuations and as a hedge against inflation.

In Japan, private brands are very popular.

The trend toward third-party logistics is a result of the _____________ and the _____________.

Globalization Imperative

Economic Environment

Financial Environment

Global Cultural Environment and Buying Behavior

Political and Legal Environment

Global Marketing Research

Global Segmentation and Positioning

Global Marketing Strategies

Global Market Entry Strategies

Global Product Policy Decisions I: Developing New Products for Global Markets

Global Product Policy Decisions Ii: Marketing Products and Services

Global Pricing

Global Communication Strategies

Sales Management

Export and Import Management

Planning, Organization, and Control of Global Marketing Operations

Marketing Strategies for Emerging Markets

Global Marketing and the Internet

Sustainable Marketing in the Global Marketplace

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The trend toward third-party logistics is a result of the _ and the _.