Question 1

Discuss the categories of reverse logistics and why these costs are increasing.

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Question 2

Laid- down cost is the delivered cost of a product to a particular geographic point.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The package must:

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A)  identify the product and protect the product 
B)  identify and contribute to a product's physical distribution efficiency 
C)  protect and contain the product 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

The variable costs associated with distribution centers are space and materials handling.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If shipments to customers are________ , the total transportation cost is________ by establishing a distribution center in the area.

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A)  TL, reduced 
B)  LTL, reduced 
C)  TL, increased 
D)  LTL, increased

Question 6

The ________warehouse has a dynamic purpose of movement and mixing.

Accepted Answer

A)  finished goods 
B)  WIP 
C)  dynamic 
D)  general

Question 7

What is a channel of distribution?

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Question 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of air transport?

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Question 9

A company normally ships a product by trail. Transportation cost is $200 and the transit time is 10 days. However the goods can be moved by air at a cost of $1,000 and will take only one day to delivery. The cost of inventory in transit for a shipment is $100 per day. What are the costs involved in their decision.

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Question 10

An objective of material handling is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to decrease cube utilization 
B)  increase cube utilization 
C)  not to consider the height of the building 
D)  increase the need for aisle space

Exam 13: Physical Distribution