LOGISTIC 6

1. A sequence of business and information links is called a ________?

• a. Logistics network

• b. Distribution network

• c. Sales channel

• d. Supply chain

2. Supply chains link operators to suppliers in __________?

• a. Layers

• b. Groups

• c. Tiers

• d. Channels

3. Activities which are undertaken before the final operation are termed _______ activities.

• a. Upstream

• b. Primary

• c. Secondary

• d. Downstream

4. In the automotive supply chain information flows in which direction?

• a. Towards the end user only

• b. Towards the supplier only

• c. Between the end user and the operation only

• d. In both directions between the end user and the supplier

 

5. How do automotive companies mainly sell their new products?

• a. Over the internet

• b. Through retail distributors

• c. Via a trade magazine

• d. Directly to customers

6. Selecting suppliers and purchasing items is called ________?

• a. Negotiation

• b. Procurement

• c. Contracting

• d. Selection

7. The main benefit to a materials processing operation of having multiple sourcing of component parts is ______?

• a. Consistent quality

• b. Speed of delivery

• c. Continuity of supply

• d. Flexibility of products

8. Which of the following is an advantage of single sourcing to an operation?

• a. Continuity of supply

• b. Ability to keep prices down

• c. Increased flexibility of supply

• d. Lower administration cost

9. When an organization owns its suppliers it is known as ________?

• a. Downstream supplier collaboration

• b. Upstream vertical integration

• c. Downstream vertical integration

• d. Upstream supplier collaboration

10. Logistics is the term for which activities?

• a. Procurement of raw materials

• b. Distribution of goods to customers

• c. Accounting for raw materials in transit

• d. All of the above