ELITE DÍA 1

(Logistics II) The "stowage factor" allows:

• a. Calculate the number of boxes on a pallet

• b. Establish the weight and volume ratio of the load.

• Establish the rates for maritime transportation.

• None of the above

(INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS) Thanks to the globalization process, corporations can reduce operating costs by manufacturing abroad

• TRUE

• FALSE

 

 ______________ is a category of cross-border investment in which an investor resident in one economy establishes a lasting interest in and a significant degree of influence over an enterprise resident in another economy. (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)

• Export Strategy

• The portfolio strategy

• Direct Foreign Investment (FDI)

• Globalization

Business to Business (B2B) is known by practically all Internet users. It is what is traditionally known as e-commerce, selling products on the Web. (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)

• TRUE

• FALSE

One clear result of globalization is that an economic downturn in one country can create a domino effect through its trade partners.

• TRUE

• FALSE

(LOGISTICS II)   What is the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) tonnage allowed in Colombia for road transportation?

• a.      Between 30 and 35 Tons

• b.      Between 35 and 40 Tons

• c.       Between 40 and 45 Tons

• d.      Between 45 and 50 Tons

(LOGISTICS II)  It is a type of software that organizations use to manage daily activities (accounting, supply chain, etc.):

•       CRM

•   ERP

•     EDI

•   Balance Scorecard

(LOGISTICS II) The mode of freight transportation that has had the least technological advancement and development to date is:

• AEREAL

• ROAD

• MARITIME

• TRAIN

(LOGISTICS II)   The main difference between a 20-foot and a 40-foot container is:

• Both carry the same weight, but the 40-footer has greater volume capacity

•       The 40-footer withstands twice the weight of the 20-foot

•   The 40-footer has larger height and length measurements than the 20-footer and therefore has twice the capacity in both weight and volume.

   These types of containers are suitable for the transport of heavy cargo, as well as goods that require a special load due to their dimensions:

•   Open Top

•   Flat Rack

•     Dry

•     High Cube