SCMN quizzes |Questions and Answers With Verified Solutions 2025
_ focuses on the planning, implementation, and control of the flow and storage of goods - ✔✔logistics
the goal of logistics is to determine and maintain the lowest inventory levels possible while meeting
customer service level requirements - ✔✔true
what happens when you increase the number of warehouses in a supply chain - ✔✔transportation fixed
costs initially go down
which inventory model is event triggered by the calendar and orders vary in size, depending on the
current inventory level and the target level of inventory - ✔✔fixed time period
according to the module 4a reading, logistics costs as a percentage of GDP did what in 2019 -
✔✔declined slightly
the goal in transportation is to build __ relationships with high quality carriers that perform as expected
without incidents or disruptuions - ✔✔collaborative
which type of organization was among the first to adopt a logistics orientation - ✔✔militart
what is the goal of the transportation purchasing process - ✔✔use carriers that provide consistent
service and capacity
how should compnaies deal with service parts inventories - ✔✔pre-position invenotry to improve access
which software package controls the entire return lifecycle, from return merchandise authorization
creation through final product disposition with effective visibility of the reverse logistics process -
✔✔enterprise returns management system
, what of the following is NOT a primary benefit of a centralized returns center - ✔✔puts facilities close to
a wide range of customers
_involves all activities associated with a product after the point of sale, the ultimate goal to optimize or
make more efficient aftermarket activity, thus saving money while promoting customer satisfaction and
retention - ✔✔after sales customer service
how is reverse logistics different from forward logistics - ✔✔many-to-one distribution points
service parts logistics deals with both the management and distribution of new repair parts inventory
and the refurbishment of major components - ✔✔true
how does a company adopt the returns avoidance strategy - ✔✔build high quality products and protect
them
The primary goals of logistics operations are to be effective, efficient, and productive with a central
focus of quality. - ✔✔true
Warehousing stores inventory between which two points? - ✔✔Point-of-origin and point-of-
consumption
Which mode of transportation would be best for transporting gasoline? - ✔✔pipelines
Which is the most common type of after-sales support? - ✔✔call center
About what percentage of the United States' gross domestic product (GDP) is spent on service parts
each year? - ✔✔8%
Which is the most profitable disposition option? - ✔✔resell
Which network design can help reduce customer delivery cost? - ✔✔decentralized
_ focuses on the planning, implementation, and control of the flow and storage of goods - ✔✔logistics
the goal of logistics is to determine and maintain the lowest inventory levels possible while meeting
customer service level requirements - ✔✔true
what happens when you increase the number of warehouses in a supply chain - ✔✔transportation fixed
costs initially go down
which inventory model is event triggered by the calendar and orders vary in size, depending on the
current inventory level and the target level of inventory - ✔✔fixed time period
according to the module 4a reading, logistics costs as a percentage of GDP did what in 2019 -
✔✔declined slightly
the goal in transportation is to build __ relationships with high quality carriers that perform as expected
without incidents or disruptuions - ✔✔collaborative
which type of organization was among the first to adopt a logistics orientation - ✔✔militart
what is the goal of the transportation purchasing process - ✔✔use carriers that provide consistent
service and capacity
how should compnaies deal with service parts inventories - ✔✔pre-position invenotry to improve access
which software package controls the entire return lifecycle, from return merchandise authorization
creation through final product disposition with effective visibility of the reverse logistics process -
✔✔enterprise returns management system
, what of the following is NOT a primary benefit of a centralized returns center - ✔✔puts facilities close to
a wide range of customers
_involves all activities associated with a product after the point of sale, the ultimate goal to optimize or
make more efficient aftermarket activity, thus saving money while promoting customer satisfaction and
retention - ✔✔after sales customer service
how is reverse logistics different from forward logistics - ✔✔many-to-one distribution points
service parts logistics deals with both the management and distribution of new repair parts inventory
and the refurbishment of major components - ✔✔true
how does a company adopt the returns avoidance strategy - ✔✔build high quality products and protect
them
The primary goals of logistics operations are to be effective, efficient, and productive with a central
focus of quality. - ✔✔true
Warehousing stores inventory between which two points? - ✔✔Point-of-origin and point-of-
consumption
Which mode of transportation would be best for transporting gasoline? - ✔✔pipelines
Which is the most common type of after-sales support? - ✔✔call center
About what percentage of the United States' gross domestic product (GDP) is spent on service parts
each year? - ✔✔8%
Which is the most profitable disposition option? - ✔✔resell
Which network design can help reduce customer delivery cost? - ✔✔decentralized
