MCQ.

Concept of logistics which focuses on teamwork in whole supply chain management to

maximize performance of a distribution system is classified as

A. integrated logistics management

B. intermodal logistics management
C. intra-modal logistics management
D. exclusive logistics management

Answer A

MCQ. Independent service provider of logistics who can do all functions required by clients is
classified as

A. public held logistic provider

B. privately held logistic provider
C. Third party logistics provider
D. single part logistics provider

Answer C

MCQ. Process which consists of coordination of communication channels to deliver and

compelling message about company and its products is classified as
 A. integrated marketing communications
B. integrated strategic channels
C. integrated outbound channels
D. none of above

Answer A

hich of the following is true for supply chain management?

The physical material moves in the direction of the end of chain

Flow of cash backwards through the chain

Exchange of information moves in both the direction

All of the above

(Ans:d)

The sequence of a typical manufacturing supply chain is

StorageSuppliermanufacturingstoragedistributorretailercustomer

SupplierStorage-manufacturingstoragedistributorretailercustomer

SupplierStorage-manufacturing distributorstorageretailercustomer

SupplierStorage-manufacturingstorage retailerdistributorcustomer

(Ans:b)

The purpose of supply chain management is

provide customer satisfaction

improve quality of a product

integrating supply and demand management

increase production

(Ans:c)

Logistics is the part of a supply chain involved with the forward and reverse flow of

goods

services

cash

all of the above

(Ans:d)

Due to small change in customer demands, inventory oscillations become progressively larger looking
through the supply chain. This is known as

Bullwhip effect

Netchain analysis
Reverse logistics

Reverse supply chain

(Ans:a)

VMI stands for

Vendor material inventory

Vendor managed inventory

Variable material inventory

Valuable material inventory

(Ans:b)

The major decision areas in supply chain management are

location, production, distribution, inventory

planning, production, distribution, inventory

location, production, scheduling, inventory

location, production, distribution, marketing

(Ans:a)
Distribution requirement planning is a system for

Inventory management

Distribution planning

Both a and b

None of the above

(Ans:c)

Reverse logistics is required because

Goods are defective

Goods are unsold

The customers simply change their minds

All of the above

(Ans:d)
 3-PL stands for

Three points logistics

Third party logistics

Three points location

None of the above

(Ans:b)

1. The ownership of inventory in the VMI (vendor-managed inventory) system lies with___.

1. supplier
2. purchaser
3. logistics service provider
4. insurance firm

2. Supply chain mapping means the study of___.

0. logistics network
1. activities sequence
2. value and non-value-added activities
3. cost reduction areas
4. all the above

3. A good material-handling system will enhance the___in logistics.

0. productivity potential
1. efficiency
2. delivery reliability
3. speed to market

4. Components of the logistics mix are warehousing, transportation, packaging, inventor controls and___.

0. material handling
1. information flow
2. strategic logistics
3. reverse logistics