21MS3069-FTOM-Logistics A

Logistics grew from the _________ function of supplying troops in the field.

• Airforce.

• Military.

• Commerce.

• Distribution.

The logistics is derived from the _________ word.

• Greek.

• Latin.

• Spanish.

• American.

The word ‘Logistikos’ means skilled in

• Transportation.

• Documentation.

• Calculation.

• Warehousing.

The goal of logistics is

• to achieve a target level of customer service at lowest possible cost.

• to achieve a targeted level of customer service.

• increase in the market share.

• All of the above.

Inbound and outbound logistics is _________ in the generic value chain of logistics.

• a support activity.

• a primary activity.

• not an activity.

• the only activity.

Competitive advantage can be created and achieved by logistics managers by

• cost advantage.

• Quality.

• value advantage.

• cost and value advantage.

Some elements considered by freight forwarding companies prior to shipment are:

• Gas / Oil charges, Distance

• Value of the goods / volume / weight

• Customer's background / contact info

• Documents pending

Which is the fastest mode of transport?

• Waterways

• Airways

• Roadways

• Railways

World's largest Metro railway network is in ______.

• India

• China

• Japan

• United Kingdom

Which mode of transport would be the safest for Julie and her family if they want to travel a long distance?

• Airplane

• Car

• Bicycle

• Ship