Distribution Management Quiz

What is the primary goal of transportation management?

• Increasing warehouse capacity

• Maximizing transportation resources and controlling costs

• Designing manufacturing processes

• Reducing product quality issues

What is the most commonly used mode of transportation?

• Maritime

• Road

• Air

• Pipeline

Which mode of transportation is the fastest?

• Road

• Rail

• Air

• Maritime

What is the main advantage of rail transportation?

• Low cost for short distances

• Ideal for transporting large and heavy payloads

• No infrastructure needed

• Ability to deliver directly to homes

What is the primary use of pipeline transportation?

• Transporting bulk food items

• Moving heavy machinery

• Transporting fossil fuels like oil and gas

• Shipping consumer goods

Which aspect does NOT directly affect transportation planning?

• Route optimization

• Vehicle selection

• Customer segmentation

• Delivery scheduling

What does the term "carrier selection" refer to?

• Designing warehouse layouts

• Choosing a transportation service provider

• Selecting inventory control methods

• Deciding on production schedules

Contracting in transportation management primarily involves:

• Designing new routes

• Entering into agreements with carriers

• Training drivers

• Developing new transportation technologies

What does Section 32 of Republic Act No. 4136 regulate?

• Fuel efficiency standards for vehicles

• The number of passengers or freight a vehicle can carry

• Traffic flow in urban areas

• Licensing of new transportation companies

What is a major advantage of good transportation planning?

• Increased packaging costs

• Delayed deliveries

• Improved customer satisfaction

• Increased traffic congestion