MKTG 372 Final - Leggett UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
transportation backbone of any supply chain
Disadvantages of air transportation high cost, capacity, environmental concerns, wight limits, restrictions due to
lack of pressurization or if it is highly flammable.
ORION Saves UPS 100 million miles and 10 million gallons of fuel every year
How is ORION so effective? uses real time data like weather, traffic, package density to adjust routes for
each driver
disadvantages of Rail huge cost due to fixed infrastructure
- no flexibility to upgrade
- needs international cooperation (difficult)
- shunting
- certain cargo take priority causing other trains to wait
- single line track areas
Last mile delivery uses drones right to your door
downsides of last mile delivery - weight restrictions, weather
- air control
- security; people can easily steal them
- privacy; drones flying over private property
strategic importance of sourcing expertise - globalized, companies cant be experts at everything.
- focus on what theyre good at while also getting specialized knowledge
Sourcing KPIs - vital signs for sourcing operations
give numbers needed to track performance over time
Free-trade zones specific area in a port or airport or near a land border where goods can be
imported, handled, stored, or even changed and then re-exported under
specific regulations. duty free.
Network model way in which products and parts are shippe out and delivered upstream. uses
software to try out different situations and find best places for facilities. Looks
at transportation costs, lead times, and demand.
Bricks & mortar a shop or store a person can physically visit
and CORRECT Answers
transportation backbone of any supply chain
Disadvantages of air transportation high cost, capacity, environmental concerns, wight limits, restrictions due to
lack of pressurization or if it is highly flammable.
ORION Saves UPS 100 million miles and 10 million gallons of fuel every year
How is ORION so effective? uses real time data like weather, traffic, package density to adjust routes for
each driver
disadvantages of Rail huge cost due to fixed infrastructure
- no flexibility to upgrade
- needs international cooperation (difficult)
- shunting
- certain cargo take priority causing other trains to wait
- single line track areas
Last mile delivery uses drones right to your door
downsides of last mile delivery - weight restrictions, weather
- air control
- security; people can easily steal them
- privacy; drones flying over private property
strategic importance of sourcing expertise - globalized, companies cant be experts at everything.
- focus on what theyre good at while also getting specialized knowledge
Sourcing KPIs - vital signs for sourcing operations
give numbers needed to track performance over time
Free-trade zones specific area in a port or airport or near a land border where goods can be
imported, handled, stored, or even changed and then re-exported under
specific regulations. duty free.
Network model way in which products and parts are shippe out and delivered upstream. uses
software to try out different situations and find best places for facilities. Looks
at transportation costs, lead times, and demand.
Bricks & mortar a shop or store a person can physically visit
