Exam 15: Global Logistics and Distribution

As a branding strategy, _______________ is especially attractive to MNCs that face well-entrenched incumbent brands in the markets they plan to enter. (This Overcomes the problem of shelf-space denial.)

With respect to distribution costs, a geographically large country such as the United States will normally incur more ______________________ costs than in smaller Countries.

A __________________ is an area that is located within a nation, but is considered outside of the customs territory of the nation.

In which parts of the world are private labels popular? Why? What factors might explain this?

To show the increasing power of retailers in today's business world, the traditional supply chain that was once powered by the manufacturer has been turned around. Distribution today is characterized as being ____________ in nature.

Global logistics encompasses materials management only.

The global logistics manager must understand the specific properties of the different modes of transportation in order to use them optimally. What are the most important factors in determining an optimal mode of transportation? List and briefly describe each of the factors.

Mexico permits _______ percent foreign ownership of the maquiladora plants in the designated maquiladora zone.

_________________ transportation refers to the seamless transfer of goods from one mode of transport to another and vice versa without the hassle of unpacking and repackaging.

Mexico allows duty-free imports of machinery and equipment for manufacturing as well as components for further processing and assembly, as long as at least 80 Percent of the plant's output is exported. This is called a _______________ Industry.

The bulk of international trade is handled by airlines.

The inventory-to-volume ratio is determined by how much value is added to materials used in the product.

LSRSL stands for:

The traditional logistics strategy involves ____________________ based on forecasting and inventory speculation.