Chapter 4 objectives

1. Where did the term "logistics" originate from?

- A) English
- B) German
- C) French
- D) Spanish

2. What was the original focus of logistics in ancient military practices?

- A) Transportation of troops
- B) Supplying troops in forward positions
- C) Communication between troops
- D) Building military bases

3. What are the four core functions of the supply chain?

- A) Logistics, purchasing, operations, and marketing
- B) Logistics, purchasing, operations, and market channels
- C) Logistics, production, sales, and marketing
- D) Logistics, production, operations, and market channels

4. What percentage increase in globalization of logistics is predicted by 2023?

- A) 20%
- B) 25%
- C) 30%
- D) 35%
5. What is the primary role of a global distribution center (DC)?
- A) Selling products directly to consumers
- B) Providing transportation services
- C) Storing and customizing products for global delivery
- D) Manufacturing products for global markets

6. Which type of DC consolidates shipments from multiple plants for distribution

to multiple retailers?
- A) Consolidation DC
- B) Break-bulk DC
- C) Cross-dock DC
- D) Order assembly DC

7. What are the primary activities within global distribution centers?

- A) Purchasing, marketing, and sales
- B) Receiving, storage, order picking, and shipping
- C) Manufacturing, packaging, and transportation
- D) Research and development, production, and quality control
- **Correct Answer: B) Receiving, storage, order picking, and shipping**

8. What is the primary role of packaging in global supply chains?

- A) Enhancing product aesthetics
- B) Providing environmental sustainability
- C) Protecting and informing about the product
 - D) Reducing transportation costs

9. Which trend emerged in global packaging in 2012?

- A) Decreased focus on sustainability
- B) Reduced consumer demand for private labels
- C) Increased emphasis on information overload
- D) Mainstreaming of green packaging

10. What are some examples of materials-handling technologies?

- A) Trucks and bicycles
- B) Cranes and forklifts
- C) Helicopters and airplanes
- D) Boats and submarines

11. What is the primary mode of transportation for global logistics?

- A) Air transportation
- B) Rail transportation
- C) Ocean transportation
- D) Pipeline transportation
12. Which vessel category carries standardized containers in global trade?
- A) Oil tankers
- B) Bulk carriers
- C) General cargo ships
- D) Container ships
13. What is the largest category of ocean transportation by volume?
- A) Oil tankers
- B) Bulk carriers
- C) Container ships
- D) General cargo ships

14. What are some emerging trends in ocean transportation?

- A) Increase in piracy incidents
- B) Decrease in global trade flows
- C) Rise of advanced economies in global influence
- D) Growing demand for environmental sustainability

15. What is the primary role of air transportation in global logistics?

- A) Transporting bulk goods
- B) Providing cost-effective solutions
- C) Moving high-value and time-sensitive goods
- D) Facilitating intermodal transportation

16. Which segment of air transportation has experienced rapid growth?

- A) Passenger traffic
- B) Cargo tonnage
- C) Private aviation
- D) Charter flights
17. What are the busiest cargo airports?
- A) New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Beijing
- B) Dubai, Frankfurt, Chicago, Amsterdam, Paris
- C) Hong Kong, Memphis, Shanghai, Anchorage, Incheon
- D) Atlanta, Beijing, London, Chicago, Tokyo

18. Which mode of transportation has the most extensive road network?
- A) United States
- B) China
- C) India
- D) Russia

19. What is the purpose of intermodal transportation?

- A) Reducing transportation costs
- B) Maximizing environmental impact
- C) Combining multiple transportation modes
- D) Enhancing road infrastructure

20. What is the primary aim of reverse logistics in global supply chains?
- A) Maximizing production efficiency
- B) Minimizing transportation costs
- C) Efficiently managing returned goods
- D) Expediting order processing
21. What is the primary role of a global distribution center (DC)?
- A) Storing raw materials
- B) Providing transportation services
- C) Customizing products for delivery
- D) Manufacturing goods

22. Which strategic location considerations are mentioned for global DCs?
- A) Transportation costs and community acceptance
- B) Environmental concerns and market channels
- C) Labor availability and packaging efficiency
- D) Market channels and packaging design

23. What are the primary activities within global distribution centers?
- A) Purchasing, marketing, and sales
- B) Manufacturing, packaging, and transportation
- C) Receiving, storage, order picking, and shipping
- D) Research and development, production, and quality control
24. What percentage of inventory do multinational corporations hold in finished
goods?
- A) 32.30%
- B) 17.94%
- C) 49.76%
- D) 50.00%
25. What are the categories of packaging?
- A) Primary, secondary, and tertiary
- B) Outer, inner, and transit
- C) Retail, wholesale, and e-commerce
- D) Industrial, commercial, and consumer

26. What functions does packaging serve in the supply chain?

- A) Producing, distributing, and selling
- B) Protecting, informing, and storing
- C) Marketing, advertising, and branding
- D) Manufacturing, assembling, and delivering

27. What trends emerged in global packaging in 2012?

- A) Increase in private labels
- B) Decrease in green packaging
- C) Emphasis on information overload
- D) Mainstreaming of sustainability

28. What are the primary guidelines for designing materials-handling systems in
global supply chains?
- A) Standardization and prioritizing investments
- B) Maximizing stationary systems and minimizing equipment utilization
- C) Ensuring discontinuous materials flow and maximizing dead weight
- D) Prioritizing packaging efficiency over handling equipment
29. What is the primary mode of transportation for global logistics?
- A) Air transportation
- B) Rail transportation
- C) Ocean transportation
- D) Pipeline transportation

30. Which segment of air transportation has experienced rapid growth?

- A) Passenger traffic
- B) Cargo tonnage
- C) Private aviation
- D) Charter flights

31. What is the purpose of intermodal transportation?

- A) Reducing transportation costs
- B) Maximizing environmental impact
- C) Combining multiple transportation modes
- D) Enhancing road infrastructure

32. What is the primary aim of reverse logistics in global supply chains?
- A) Maximizing production efficiency
- B) Minimizing transportation costs
- C) Efficiently managing returned goods
- D) Expediting order processing