WorksheetsTPT251 SYSTEM AND LOGISTIC QUIZ 25 NOV 24
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 17mins
Disadvantages of unit load include the following except:
cost of assembly and disassembly
cost of container and wrapping
cost of empty container handling an disposal
reduce info and control burden
The benefits of using pallets are as follows except:
reduce product damage
increased delivery costs
improved utilization
hand operated pallet truck
Define system concept in transport.
Interrelated set of business procedures (or components) used within one business unit, working together for some purpose.
A network of communications, transportation, or distribution.
The part of a transport system whereby the traffic is moved or transferred from one mode of transport to another mode or places without actually having to unload them, until its final destination.
A system used to carry bulky goods with a special material at one time
Tick the correct basic features of a system concept. (choose 3 right answers)
Complex of methods
Operating as one unit
Necessary costs
Integration of infrastructure
Speed up movement
Define container
A steel-framed box, with strong floor and parallel sides, ends and roof.
A wooden or plastic flat transportable platform on which goods can be moved, stacked, and stored, with the aid of a forklift.
A single-deck loading platform which lacks a bottom deck
A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods
Choose the correct park & ride features. (choose 3 right answers)
Parking security allocation
Must be away from road bottlenecks
Driver stop to drop off or pick up passenger for a maximum of 2 minutes
Close to a major urban corridor
Stated are all elements explaining system concept EXCEPT......
different transportation are operating under one agreement
sharing system to ensure efficiency
cost saving by sharing material handling
concept of balancing and integration does not apply
In the passenger system, to work efficiently, this concept needs to be applied..
RORO
park and ride
LASH
unit load
Identify the disadvantage of the unit load concept...
not supporting movement
high cost of assembly and disassembly
unappropriate management
high risk and safety
Choose the correct park & ride features. (Answer can be more than 1)
Parking security allocation
Must be away from road bottlenecks
Driver stop to drop off or pick up passenger for a maximum of 2 minutes
Close to a major urban corridor
Purpose of system concept
Time management, mobility
Accessibility, bridging consumer gap
Accessibility, mobility
Cost reduction, time management
One of container advantages is less labor used in loading and unloading process.
TRUE
FALSE
Skids, tote and bins are among example of unit load .
TRUE
FALSE
High standization and uniformity is advantage of pallets
TRUE
FALSE
Movement of people in system concept required infrastructures such as traffic management system
TRUE
FALSE
Sharing terminal to serve different modes of transport contribute to saving cost and increase efficientcy
TRUE
FALSE
Unitization contribute to problem of risk of damage and delay
TRUE
FALSE
Using touch n go contribute to problem of slow movement in the system concept
TRUE
FALSE
Why is logistics important to economic growth?
It improves customer service
It focuses on technological advancements
It helps in marketing strategies
It enables businesses to take advantage of comparative cost advantages
What is the impact of logistics on the variety of goods available to consumers?
Consumers can buy products from far places and long after they are made
Consumers have limited choices in products
Consumers can only buy products directly from manufacturers
Consumers can buy products only from local markets
How does logistics operations contribute to price reductions?
By forming time and place utility
By improving the transportation infrastructure
By decreasing the availability of products
By increasing the production costs
How does transportation influence land values?
It has no impact on land values
It decreases the value of land
It increases the accessibility of the property
It reduces the land use
What is the primary goal of logistics?
To reduce the quality of goods
To increase costs for the client
To fulfil the requirements of the client
To delay the delivery of goods
What are the three primary categories into which logistics can be broken down?
Supply chain logistics, Financial logistics, Event logistics
Business logistics, Financial logistics, Event logistics
Military logistics, Event logistics, Supply chain logistics
Business logistics, Military logistics, Event logistics
What is the role of logistics in an organization?
To increase operational costs
To create value for the customer
To decrease customer satisfaction
To complicate the supply chain
What is one of the objectives of logistics in an organization related to customer service?
To ignore customer service
To increase customer complaints
To standardize and control customer service performance
To complicate customer service
What does logistics aim to achieve in terms of inventory?
To increase inventory levels
To ignore inventory management
To have excess inventory
To keep inventory to a minimum
What is the purpose of striving for the minimum total cost of operations and procurement in logistics?
To increase overall costs
To have maximum disruption in operations
To have minimal disruption to planned operations and eliminate inessential costs
To have excessive costs in procurement
What does event logistics refer to?
The management of financial resources for an event
The marketing strategy for an event
The management of human resources for an event
The logistical system for an event including venues, staff, and materials
What effect does the strategy chosen by an organization have on logistics?
No effect on the overall structure of the value chain
Increases operational inefficiencies
Reduces customer satisfaction
Provides a competitive edge in the market over time
What is the definition of logistics?
Selling products to customers
Producing goods in a factory
Managing the flow and storage of materials from origin to consumption
Moving goods from one place to another
What are the five rights in logistics?
Right quality, right quantity, right customer, right time, right place
Right material, right place, right time, right quantity, right customer
Right quantity, right price, right customer, right time, right place
Right material, right cost, right customer, right time, right place
What is the economic impact of logistics?
Effects on price
Variety of goods
All of the above
Land values
