Logistics and Supply Chain Management Quiz

What is the main focus of logistics?

• Managing goods flow

• Managing human resources

• Managing marketing strategies

• Managing finances

Which of the following is NOT a logistical activity?

• Product design

• Demand forecasting

• Customer service levels

• Traffic and transportation

In the 1980s, what was the trend in logistics?

• Fragmentation

• Consolidation

• Functional Integration

• Value capture

What is the purpose of a distribution network?

• To increase costs

• To decrease customer experience

• To reduce product availability

• To facilitate product movement

What is the role of a logistics manager?

• Managing only transportation

• Managing only inventory control

• Managing materials handling

• Managing all aspects of goods flow

What is the key actor in the logistics industry responsible for warehouse operations?

• Shippers

• Carriers

• Government

• Warehouse providers

What is the main goal of logistics according to the 'Seven Rs'?

• To complicate product movement

• To meet requirements at the lowest cost

• To reduce customer experience

• To increase costs

What is the significance of the growing importance of logistics?

• Decreasing alternative solutions

• Reduced environmental concerns

• Less focus on effective inventory management

• Increased state involvement

What is the primary function of a logistics manager in terms of material flow?

• Materials management

• Production planning

• Physical distribution

• Order processing

What was the trend in logistics in the 2000s?

• Consolidation

• Fragmentation

• Value capture

• Functional Integration