Name __________________________

Determine whether each statement is True or False. If the statement is false, explain why. (2pts each)

1. Transforming a raw materials into products and getting it to customers is Logistics Management

2. Localization is about the interconnectedness of people and businesses across the world that eventually leads
to global cultural, political and economic integration. It is the ability to move and communicate easily with
others all over the world in order to conduct business internationally.

3. Insourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third-party to perform tasks, handle operations or
provide services for the company

4. Mass Customization is the first ever manufacturing era introduced globally

5. The lean supply chain is a demand-pull chain designed to cope with volatile demand and enabled by mass
customization

6. Pipeline is a very effective mode of transport because it can transport any kind of goods/products

7. Logistics Management is the management of the movement of materials in the whole supply chain.

8. Just-in-time, or JIT, is an inventory and manufacturing management method in which goods are received from
suppliers only as they are needed.

9. Mass customization allows a customer to design certain made-to-order features of a product while still
keeping costs closer to that of mass-produced products.

10. Air as the mode of transport is always the slowest and cheapest mode of transporting the products
internationally.

Enumeration:
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What are the 3 objectives of Logistics Management

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Essay 5pts each: Please answer the following with your own words. (Copy and paste from the internet would
incur deductions)

1. From the 8 Activities and Logistics Decisions discussed, provide 3 of them and explain briefly the
involvement of Logistics in those activities

2. What do you think are the disadvantages of Globalization in the Philippines? Explain briefly

3. Glocalization is a combination of the words "globalization" and "localization." The term describes a
product or service that is developed and distributed globally but is also adjusted to accommodate the
user or consumer in a local market. Think of a company (except McDonalds) that is successful in using
this strategy globally. Kindly explain how this company use glocalization in its operation.
4. Explain the importance of outsourcing in the Logistics Management

5. Differentiate the top-down and bottom-up corporate strategy

6. Suzuki Corporation, a famous car and motorcycle manufacturer has been problematic because of high
inventory costs due to maintenance and storage of their inventories. Based on our class discussion
about Supply Chain Strategies, what do you think is the manufacturing strategy that Suzuki should
embrace? Explain briefly

7. As a manufacturer that delivers products internationally, what do you think are the advantages and
disadvantages of using Water or Cargo Vessels as mode of transporting your goods?

8. Explain briefly how Factory Gate Pricing helps the manufacturing companies

9. Manufacturers transporting goods internationally, most of the time have no control over third-party
couriers. What do you think is the best way to protect your goods in transit from any kind of threat in
transportation such as damage, pirating, hijacking, theft, etc.?