Transportation and Freight Logistics Quiz

What are the major objectives of shipper transportation strategies?

• To identify mode & carrier selection

• To describe the types of Buyer/Seller relationships

• To discuss why shippers and carriers enter into relationships

• To discuss shipper transportation strategies

What is the term applied to the shipper’s purchase and control of transportation services?

• Supply chain management

• Traffic management

• Logistics management

• Transportation management

What is the primary focus of shipper transportation strategy?

• Purchasing and controlling transport services

• Improving information flow

• Minimizing total logistics costs

• Maximizing profit for the transport department

What are the strategic decisions involved in shipper transportation strategy?

• Intermediaries and contracting

• Resources and organization

• Consolidation and private trucking

• Purchasing and controlling

What is the purpose of small shipment strategy in shipper transportation?

• To increase the number of carriers used

• To avoid the use of intermediaries

• To reduce high transport costs per pound

• To maximize the use of private trucking

What is the significance of long-term contracting in bulk shipment strategy?

• Minimizing carrier service level

• Recognition of mutual dependency

• Seeking unbalanced loads

• Ignoring inbound transportation strategy

What are the daily activities of transport management?

• Shipment planning and carrier selection

• Expediting/tracing and pre-auditing/rating

• All of the above

• Private car and motor carrier fleet management

What are the selection criteria/measures for mode selection in transportation?

• Transportation costs and transit time

• All of the above

• Accessibility and capability

• Security, damage, loss

What are the common sections in third-party contracts?

• Routing, mode, and method of operation

• Disclosure of goods and responsibility for goods

• All of the above

• Volume requirements and scope of operation

What is the purpose of the bidding process in transportation?

• To qualify 3rd parties and provide information on service requirements

• To evaluate proposals and finalize contracts

• To establish financial investment and future orientation

• All of the above