CLT MOD. 8: DISPATCH & TRACKING

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing dispatch operations. Mark says that a manifest is an invoice given to the shipper by the carrier as a request for payment. Sarah says that a delivery receipt is issued by the carrier as proof of delivery. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing intermodal transportation. Mark says that in the U.S., containers can be double-stacked and carried by rail. Sarah says that it is the same in Europe. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing tracking operations. Mark says that bar codes and RFID tags are examples of ways to track goods. Sarah says that goods do not need to be tracked while in transit. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing intermodal transportation. Mark says that ISO has standardized container size and design to make international, intermodal transportation more efficient. Sarah says that swap-bodies and roadrailers are examples of intermodal containers. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing routing operations. Mark says that distance and road closures are important factors when determining the best route for a shipment. Sarah says that state governments can regulate which roadways freight carriers can use. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Which of the following is an example of a free trade agreement?

• ITAR

• CSI

• AMR

• NAFTA

Which government agency regulates the import of food and cosmetics into the U.S?

• CBP

• State

• DEA

• FDA

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing dispatch operations. Mark says that dispatching is the act of prioritizing all of the jobs related to shipping. Sarah says that a dispatch list prioritizes those jobs. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct