SCM 301 chapter 2 answers
CHAPTER TWO QUESTIONS – LOGISTICS
2-1 A unique feature of integrated logistics is:
A – The newness of the concept
B – It is fundamental similar to military operations
C – Complexity and scope of operations**
D – The fact that it employees many people.
2-2 Basic logistics service is a concept that:
A – Describes the level of service provided all established customers**
B – Is involved in designing a network
C – Only involves availability
D – None of the above 2-3 A logistics performance cycle is:
A – A format for improved measurement of cost and service.
B – The basic unit of supply chain design and operational control**
C – Is an important form of transportation measurement
D – Is typically echeloned
2-4 The term “Mother Facility” is often used to describe:
A – The oldest or original facility in a network
B – A facility that is dedicated to servicing a manufacturing facility
C – The source of money for college students
D – An inventory replenishment source for smaller facilities**
2-5 A flow through facility is:
A – Typically found in the beverage industry
B – Is also often called a cross-dock facility**
C – Is a specialized warehouse that performs value-added services
D – Dedicated to the support of an integrated service provider.
2.6 The “Pareto Principle” is:
A – Unique to logistical performance measurement
B – A concept developed in manufacturing to integrate logistics and procurement
C – Used in logistics to develop fine line inventory classification**
D – Seldom the result of logistics system design
2-7 Service reliability is best described as:
A – The measure of availability that is most critical in system design
B – Deals with speed and consistency of order cycle performance.
C – The quality dimension of logistics performance**
D – The key attribute of transportation integration
2-8 The primary reason that total logistics cost has reduced as a percentage of GDP is:
A – Inventory has
2-1 A unique feature of integrated logistics is:
A – The newness of the concept
B – It is fundamental similar to military operations
C – Complexity and scope of operations**
D – The fact that it employees many people.
2-2 Basic logistics service is a concept that:
A – Describes the level of service provided all established customers**
B – Is involved in designing a network
C – Only involves availability
D – None of the above 2-3 A logistics performance cycle is:
A – A format for improved measurement of cost and service.
B – The basic unit of supply chain design and operational control**
C – Is an important form of transportation measurement
D – Is typically echeloned
2-4 The term “Mother Facility” is often used to describe:
A – The oldest or original facility in a network
B – A facility that is dedicated to servicing a manufacturing facility
C – The source of money for college students
D – An inventory replenishment source for smaller facilities**
2-5 A flow through facility is:
A – Typically found in the beverage industry
B – Is also often called a cross-dock facility**
C – Is a specialized warehouse that performs value-added services
D – Dedicated to the support of an integrated service provider.
2.6 The “Pareto Principle” is:
A – Unique to logistical performance measurement
B – A concept developed in manufacturing to integrate logistics and procurement
C – Used in logistics to develop fine line inventory classification**
D – Seldom the result of logistics system design
2-7 Service reliability is best described as:
A – The measure of availability that is most critical in system design
B – Deals with speed and consistency of order cycle performance.
C – The quality dimension of logistics performance**
D – The key attribute of transportation integration
2-8 The primary reason that total logistics cost has reduced as a percentage of GDP is:
A – Inventory has