Chapter 1: Logistics Quiz

What is the key factor for emergency logistics providers?

• A. Increased customer service

• B. Changing logistics and supply chain strategies

• C. Focus upon distribution costs and their impact on everyday low prices

• D. Agility and quick response

What is the definition of Logistics?

• A. The design and integration of all aspects of support for the operational capacity of the military forces

• B. The acquisition, scheduling, and management of the facilities/assets, personnel, and materials to support and sustain a service operation or business

• C. The part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information

• D. The network of activities, facilities, and personnel required to organize, schedule, and deploy the resources for an event to take place

What is the impact of Deregulation on logistics?

• B. Large retailers more demanding and commanding

• A. Informed consumers have low tolerance for poor quality in products and services

• D. Changing economic controls empowered creativity and competition

• C. Global network sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution

What is the impact of Technology on logistics?

• D. Information Age provides new and unrestricted access to the place aspect of business

• C. Global network sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution

• B. Large retailers more demanding and commanding

• A. Informed consumers have low tolerance for poor quality in products and services

What is the definition of Military Logistics?

• A. The part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information

• B. The design and integration of all aspects of support for the operational capacity of the military forces

• C. The network of activities, facilities, and personnel required to organize, schedule, and deploy the resources for an event to take place

• D. The acquisition, scheduling, and management of the facilities/assets, personnel, and materials to support and sustain a service operation or business

What is the impact of Place utility on logistics?

• C. Having products in a form that can be used by the customer and is of value to the customer

• B. Having products available where they are needed by customers

• A. Having products available when they are needed by customers

• D. The value or usefulness that comes from a customer being able to take possession of a product and can be influenced by the relevant payment terms

What is the impact of Time utility on logistics?

• A. Having products available when they are needed by customers

• B. Having products available where they are needed by customers

• C. Having products in a form that can be used by the customer and is of value to the customer

• D. The value or usefulness that comes from a customer being able to take possession of a product and can be influenced by the relevant payment terms

What is the importance of Reverse Logistics?

• A. Managing the return of goods from the customer to the manufacturer

• B. The design and integration of all aspects of support for the operational capacity of the military forces

• C. The part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information

• D. The network of activities, facilities, and personnel required to organize, schedule, and deploy the resources for an event to take place

What is the impact of E-commerce on logistics?

• A. Increased customer service

• B. Changing logistics and supply chain strategies

• C. Focus upon distribution costs and their impact on everyday low prices

• D. The rise of online shopping has led to changes in warehousing and delivery processes

What is the role of Inventory Management in logistics?

• A. Managing the return of goods from the customer to the manufacturer

• B. The part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information

• C. The acquisition, scheduling, and management of the facilities/assets, personnel, and materials to support and sustain a service operation or business

• D. The design and integration of all aspects of support for the operational capacity of the military forces