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Distribution Management Quiz chapter1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a core activity within the scope of distribution management?

Inventory control

Product packaging

Human resource recruitment

Supply chain coordination

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Beyond physical movement, modern distribution management also encompasses the collection and dissemination of information for what primary purpose?

To reduce manufacturing costs

To identify growth opportunities and assess competitive standing

To streamline internal accounting processes

To manage employee benefits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary distinction between 'commercial distribution' and 'physical distribution' (logistics)?

Commercial distribution focuses on sales, while physical distribution focuses on movement and storage.

Commercial distribution is for international markets, while physical distribution is for domestic.

Commercial distribution involves direct sales, while physical distribution involves intermediaries.

Commercial distribution is about product design, while physical distribution is about marketing.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A deficiency in one area of distribution management, such as inventory control, can lead to cascading effects throughout the network. This highlights the need for:

Increased outsourcing of all distribution functions.

A holistic and integrated management approach.

Reduced investment in technology.

Focusing solely on cost reduction.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For Filipino entrepreneurs in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, a meticulously managed distribution network is indispensable for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

Preventing lost sales

Mitigating customer dissatisfaction

Averting reductions in profitability

Eliminating the need for marketing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Distribution Management Association of the Philippines (DMAP) was founded in 1989 primarily in response to:

A need for more academic research in logistics.

Perceived inequities in shipping rates.

The rise of e-commerce.

A government mandate for industry associations.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in 2007 regarding DMAP?

It merged with an international logistics association.

It shifted its focus exclusively to air cargo.

It officially transitioned into the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP).

It became a government regulatory body.

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