Logistics Learning Outcomes Quiz

What should students do before reviewing the reading shown next?

• Look up the meaning of the 'key words' in the dictionary.

• Analyze custom and warehouse services.

• Develop transportation strategies.

• Apply previous knowledge of English.

What is the role of customs services in freight transportation?

• Providing information

• Cargo lashing

• Document processing

• Surveyor services

What is the role of the supply chain in relation to emerging opportunities?

• It limits the company's growth.

• It is a key determinant of a company’s responsiveness.

• It focuses on reducing employee numbers.

• It increases the complexity of operations.

What does the supply chain reduce according to the text?

• The number of suppliers

• The total cost

• The number of employees

• The amount of technology used

What is the desired level of responsiveness in a supply chain aimed at?

• Increasing the number of suppliers

• Providing the desired level of responsiveness to customers

• Reducing the number of products

• Limiting the distribution channels

What is the starting and ending point of every supply chain?

• Supplier

• Distributor

• Customer

• Manufacturer

What is a simple supply chain responsible for linking?

• Customers with distributors

• Manufacturers with suppliers and customers

• Distributors with manufacturers

• Suppliers with customers

What does the Purchasing Department do after receiving the list of raw materials?

• Sells the materials to customers

• Sends purchase orders to suppliers

• Manufactures the products

• Delivers the materials to the warehouse

What is the purpose of combining customer sales orders?

• To increase sales

• To reduce production time

• To streamline the production plan

• To improve customer service

Where are the finished products stored before delivery to the customer?

• In the showroom

• In the warehouse

• In the office

• In the factory