QCM – Transportation and Logistics Management (50 Questions)

What is the primary goal of logistics?

• Maximize labor cost

• Minimize product quality

• Deliver the right product to the right place at the right time

• Increase paperwork

Which of the following best describes a supply chain?

• Only manufacturing processes

• Transportation network

• Network of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors

• Inventory storage

What is the main difference between logistics and supply chain management?

• Logistics includes strategy; SCM doesn’t

• Logistics focuses on internal flow; SCM includes broader external coordination

• Logistics is slower than SCM

• They are the same

A key function of logistics is:

• Advertising

• Product design

• Order fulfillment

• Tax filing

Who is usually responsible for inventory holding?

• Buyer

• Supplier

• Logistics provider

• Government

Which mode is most cost-effective for large, bulky international shipments?

• Air

• Road

• Sea

• Rail

What is an advantage of air freight?

• Cheapest

• Fastest

Which mode is best for short-distance deliveries in urban areas?

• Rail

• Pipeline

• Road

• Air

Intermodal transport refers to:

• Use of a single transport mode

• Changing packaging during transport

• Use of two or more transport modes without handling the goods

• International travel only

Which transport mode is most reliable for weather-sensitive cargo?

• Sea

• Road

• Air

• Rail