Exam 4: Organizational and Mangerial Issues in Logistics

Transportation accounts for approximately ____ of all petroleum consumption in the United States.

Leading edge organizations are more likely to use a unified,as opposed to fragmented,logistics structure.

What is the primary difference between pilferage and theft?

Two of the most important U.S.government agencies incorporated into the Department of Homeland Security were the Transportation Security Agency and ____.

The Importer Security Filing

Much of the increase in pirate attacks during 2009 was due to a surge in attacks off the Indonesian coast.

A centralized logistics organization generally results in better customer responsiveness than a decentralized organization.

As a general rule,logisticians should not be concerned about theft because many organizations carry insurance to compensate themselves in case of theft.

The concept of logistics social responsibility did not emerge until the mid-1990s.

Roof color is often overlooked as an area for warehousing energy control.

Societal changes are relatively easy to accommodate in a hierarchical,or functional,organizational design.

The Importer Security Filing(ISF) rule requires carriers to file 10 pieces of information and importers to file two pieces of information.

What longer-range steps can Fosdick take to reduce the distribution center's high rate of shrinkage?

____ organizational design has its foundations in the command-and-control military operation,where decision-making and communication often follow a top-down flow.

____ refers to satisfying current and emerging customer needs.

Experts recommend that the best pilferage policy should be based on zero tolerance.

Transportation accounts for about one-half of all petroleum consumption in the United States.

From a logistics perspective,the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Transportation are two of the most important government entities that were incorporated into the Department of Homeland Security.

A ____ is a device used to monitor and control the actions taken by a driver and his/her vehicle.

From a logistics perspective,a network organizational design in logistics is manifested in terms of relevancy,responsiveness,and flexibility.