Question 1

What type of change may suggest a need to reevaluate and/or redesign a firm's logistics network?

Accepted Answer

A)  change in customer service requirements 
B)  change in corporate ownership 
C)  cost pressures and competitive capabilities 
D)  shifting locations of customer and/or supply markets 
A)  change in customer service requirements 
B)  change in corporate ownership 
C)  cost pressures and competitive capabilities 
D)  shifting locations of customer and/or supply markets B

Question 2

Labor-intensive industries emphasize a labor climate as a locational determinant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

One impact that the transit privilege has on facility location is that intermediate locations can be optimum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The grid approach

Accepted Answer

A)  is a variation of SAILS. 
B)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are fixed. 
C)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are variable. 
D)  deals with multiple locations. 
A)  is a variation of SAILS. 
B)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are fixed. 
C)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are variable. 
D)  deals with multiple locations.

Question 5

In a commercial zone,the same rate is applied from an origin to any point in the zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is not a trend in today's logistics environment that may have significant effects on decisions involving logistics facility location?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-docking 
B)  use of third-party suppliers 
C)  direct,plant-to-customer shipments 
D)  decentralized facilities 
A)  cross-docking 
B)  use of third-party suppliers 
C)  direct,plant-to-customer shipments 
D)  decentralized facilities

Question 7

What are simulation models and how are they used to assist with determination of facility locations.

Accepted Answer

Simulation is defined as the process of

Question 8

What are the six major steps that are recommended for a logistics network design process?

Accepted Answer

The following are six major steps and a

Question 9

When a blanket rate structure is used,which factor is eliminated as a locational determinant?

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory costs 
B)  transportation rate 
C)  raw material sources 
D)  market sources 
A)  inventory costs 
B)  transportation rate 
C)  raw material sources 
D)  market sources

Question 10

The efficiency and effectiveness of a logistics operation are constrained by the location of plants and warehouses in its logistics system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Application of the grid technique to the location of a city warehouse

Accepted Answer

A)  is no different from applying it in any other situation. 
B)  incorporates a blanket rate structure that applies the same rate from an origin to any point within the city zone. 
C)  leads to consideration of the costs of moving raw materials into the facility,and finished goods to the customers. 
D)  enables the decision maker to disregard highway access to the specific site because this factor is accounted for in the technique. 
A)  is no different from applying it in any other situation. 
B)  incorporates a blanket rate structure that applies the same rate from an origin to any point within the city zone. 
C)  leads to consideration of the costs of moving raw materials into the facility,and finished goods to the customers. 
D)  enables the decision maker to disregard highway access to the specific site because this factor is accounted for in the technique.

Question 12

Which is true regarding optimization models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optimization models are based on precise mathematical procedures that are guaranteed to find the "best" solution. 
B)  Optimization models do not always provide an optimum solution,but are able to accommodate broad problem definitions. 
C)  The Grid Technique is an approach to optimization modeling. 
D)  Optimization models will guarantee increased profits. 
A)  Optimization models are based on precise mathematical procedures that are guaranteed to find the "best" solution. 
B)  Optimization models do not always provide an optimum solution,but are able to accommodate broad problem definitions. 
C)  The Grid Technique is an approach to optimization modeling. 
D)  Optimization models will guarantee increased profits.

Question 13

The grid technique will evaluate all transportation rates equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define and discuss the Grid Technique,including its advantages and disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

The grid technique is a simplistic,but w

Question 15

Which is true regarding the facility location decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  the facility's impact on other functional areas should be considered,but it is not as important 
B)  should be coordinated closely with the identification and implementation of key corporate and overall business strategies 
C)  business conditions anticipated two or three years in the future have the greatest weight in selection 
D)  generally,qualitative criteria are considered first 
A)  the facility's impact on other functional areas should be considered,but it is not as important 
B)  should be coordinated closely with the identification and implementation of key corporate and overall business strategies 
C)  business conditions anticipated two or three years in the future have the greatest weight in selection 
D)  generally,qualitative criteria are considered first

Question 16

What advantage does the transit privilege give to shippers located at intermediate locations?

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower,long-distance through rate charged for the shipment 
B)  Freight All Kinds (FAK)rates charged for the shipment 
C)  not having to pay terminal charges for each intermediate stop 
D)  the right to change consignees 
A)  a lower,long-distance through rate charged for the shipment 
B)  Freight All Kinds (FAK)rates charged for the shipment 
C)  not having to pay terminal charges for each intermediate stop 
D)  the right to change consignees

Question 17

The classic objective of a network design model has been

Accepted Answer

A)  to establish the number,location,and size of finished goods distribution centers and associated product flows. 
B)  to find the best location for a forward facing warehouse. 
C)  to examine the finished goods flow. 
D)  to measuring and control site locations. 
A)  to establish the number,location,and size of finished goods distribution centers and associated product flows. 
B)  to find the best location for a forward facing warehouse. 
C)  to examine the finished goods flow. 
D)  to measuring and control site locations.

Question 18

Reengineering is often a reason for examining the firm's current logistics network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which major locational determinant considers locating near the competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  labor climate 
B)  quality of life 
C)  company preference 
D)  supplier networks 
A)  labor climate 
B)  quality of life 
C)  company preference 
D)  supplier networks

Question 20

What is the effect of tapering rates on facility location?

Accepted Answer

A)  pushes the raw materials sources toward the location 
B)  pulls the facility toward the location 
C)  pulls the location toward the source or the market 
D)  makes the optimum location at the midpoint between raw material sources and the marketplace 
A)  pushes the raw materials sources toward the location 
B)  pulls the facility toward the location 
C)  pulls the location toward the source or the market 
D)  makes the optimum location at the midpoint between raw material sources and the marketplace

What type of change may suggest a need to reevaluate and/or redesign a firm's logistics network?

Labor-intensive industries emphasize a labor climate as a locational determinant.

One impact that the transit privilege has on facility location is that intermediate locations can be optimum.

The grid approach

In a commercial zone,the same rate is applied from an origin to any point in the zone.

Which is not a trend in today's logistics environment that may have significant effects on decisions involving logistics facility location?

What are simulation models and how are they used to assist with determination of facility locations.

What are the six major steps that are recommended for a logistics network design process?

When a blanket rate structure is used,which factor is eliminated as a locational determinant?

The efficiency and effectiveness of a logistics operation are constrained by the location of plants and warehouses in its logistics system.

Application of the grid technique to the location of a city warehouse

Which is true regarding optimization models?

The grid technique will evaluate all transportation rates equally.

Define and discuss the Grid Technique,including its advantages and disadvantages?

Which is true regarding the facility location decision?

What advantage does the transit privilege give to shippers located at intermediate locations?

The classic objective of a network design model has been

Reengineering is often a reason for examining the firm's current logistics network.

Which major locational determinant considers locating near the competition?

What is the effect of tapering rates on facility location?

Supply Chain Management: An Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation: Managing the Flow of the Supply Chain

Distribution Managing Fulfillment Operations

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Managing Reverse Flows in the Supply Chain

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

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Exam 12: Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

What type of change may suggest a need to reevaluate and/or redesign a firm's logistics network?

Labor-intensive industries emphasize a labor climate as a locational determinant.

One impact that the transit privilege has on facility location is that intermediate locations can be optimum.

The grid approach

In a commercial zone,the same rate is applied from an origin to any point in the zone.

Which is not a trend in today's logistics environment that may have significant effects on decisions involving logistics facility location?

What are simulation models and how are they used to assist with determination of facility locations.

What are the six major steps that are recommended for a logistics network design process?

When a blanket rate structure is used,which factor is eliminated as a locational determinant?

The efficiency and effectiveness of a logistics operation are constrained by the location of plants and warehouses in its logistics system.

Application of the grid technique to the location of a city warehouse

Which is true regarding optimization models?

The grid technique will evaluate all transportation rates equally.

Define and discuss the Grid Technique,including its advantages and disadvantages?

Which is true regarding the facility location decision?

What advantage does the transit privilege give to shippers located at intermediate locations?

The classic objective of a network design model has been

Reengineering is often a reason for examining the firm's current logistics network.

Which major locational determinant considers locating near the competition?

What is the effect of tapering rates on facility location?

Supply Chain Management: An Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation: Managing the Flow of the Supply Chain

Distribution Managing Fulfillment Operations

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Managing Reverse Flows in the Supply Chain

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters