MKTG 372 - Leggett Final UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What is the primary role of transportation in supply To bring in parts and ship out finished goods.
chains?
What are the physical movements facilitated by Parts, materials, people, and finished goods.
transportation?
What is a common use for air transportation? Urgent, high-value, perishable, time-sensitive, or lightweight items.
What is a key characteristic of ocean transportation? High variability and lower cost.
What type of goods is ocean transportation commonly Non-urgent, low-value, liquid, hazardous materials, or heavy items.
used for?
What is a common use for train transportation? Non-urgent, liquid, hazardous materials, or heavy items.
What are the advantages of using a semi-trailer for Low variability, minimal material restriction, and easy tracking.
transportation?
What is the purpose of delivery trucks and vans in Last-mile delivery of goods.
transportation?
What are some examples of novel transportation Autonomous vehicles, drones, and spaceships.
methods?
, What infrastructure is required for transportation? Ports, airports, rail lines, highways, freeways, and roads.
Which port has one of the largest throughputs in the Port of Los Angeles (PoLA).
USA?
What is a challenge faced by rail transportation? Different rail track widths and country-specific regulations.
What type of regulation do air transportation fall International and federal regulations.
under?
What is the role of the International Maritime To set safety and cargo regulations for ocean transport.
Organization (IMO)?
What determines responsibility and ownership in Incoterms governed by the International Chamber of Commerce.
international shipping?
What factors should be considered when making Lead time, variability, cost, security, and restrictions.
transportation decisions?
What is a common issue with rail regulations? Lack of an international regulatory body leading to misalignment.
What are the federal regulations for trailers focused Safety regulations, hazmat transport, weight, and size.
on?
What is the impact of increased control over Typically leads to increased cost and visibility.
transportation?
What is network modeling? Selecting a new location based on specific factors and how products/goods
are shipped and delivered upstream.
What are the benefits of well-planned spaces in Increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve worker morale.
warehouses?
How does a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Integrates planning, production, sales, inventory, and provides information to
aid in operations? employees on what to pick.
What is the purpose of setting specific spots for parts Increases efficiency and allows new workers to quickly find what they need.
and products in a warehouse?
What factors should be considered when selecting a Location, population, available labor, capacity, distance to suppliers,
warehouse site? weather/environment, and regulations.
What is the significance of population review in To assess the number of current or potential customers, which affects
warehouse site selection? storefront viability and transportation costs.
What does the term 'capacity of space' refer to in The ability to grow, sublet, or sell space if less is required.
warehouse management?
What is the impact of distance to suppliers on Shorter distances decrease lead time and transportation costs, allowing for
warehouse operations? less inventory and increased flexibility.
and CORRECT Answers
What is the primary role of transportation in supply To bring in parts and ship out finished goods.
chains?
What are the physical movements facilitated by Parts, materials, people, and finished goods.
transportation?
What is a common use for air transportation? Urgent, high-value, perishable, time-sensitive, or lightweight items.
What is a key characteristic of ocean transportation? High variability and lower cost.
What type of goods is ocean transportation commonly Non-urgent, low-value, liquid, hazardous materials, or heavy items.
used for?
What is a common use for train transportation? Non-urgent, liquid, hazardous materials, or heavy items.
What are the advantages of using a semi-trailer for Low variability, minimal material restriction, and easy tracking.
transportation?
What is the purpose of delivery trucks and vans in Last-mile delivery of goods.
transportation?
What are some examples of novel transportation Autonomous vehicles, drones, and spaceships.
methods?
, What infrastructure is required for transportation? Ports, airports, rail lines, highways, freeways, and roads.
Which port has one of the largest throughputs in the Port of Los Angeles (PoLA).
USA?
What is a challenge faced by rail transportation? Different rail track widths and country-specific regulations.
What type of regulation do air transportation fall International and federal regulations.
under?
What is the role of the International Maritime To set safety and cargo regulations for ocean transport.
Organization (IMO)?
What determines responsibility and ownership in Incoterms governed by the International Chamber of Commerce.
international shipping?
What factors should be considered when making Lead time, variability, cost, security, and restrictions.
transportation decisions?
What is a common issue with rail regulations? Lack of an international regulatory body leading to misalignment.
What are the federal regulations for trailers focused Safety regulations, hazmat transport, weight, and size.
on?
What is the impact of increased control over Typically leads to increased cost and visibility.
transportation?
What is network modeling? Selecting a new location based on specific factors and how products/goods
are shipped and delivered upstream.
What are the benefits of well-planned spaces in Increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve worker morale.
warehouses?
How does a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Integrates planning, production, sales, inventory, and provides information to
aid in operations? employees on what to pick.
What is the purpose of setting specific spots for parts Increases efficiency and allows new workers to quickly find what they need.
and products in a warehouse?
What factors should be considered when selecting a Location, population, available labor, capacity, distance to suppliers,
warehouse site? weather/environment, and regulations.
What is the significance of population review in To assess the number of current or potential customers, which affects
warehouse site selection? storefront viability and transportation costs.
What does the term 'capacity of space' refer to in The ability to grow, sublet, or sell space if less is required.
warehouse management?
What is the impact of distance to suppliers on Shorter distances decrease lead time and transportation costs, allowing for
warehouse operations? less inventory and increased flexibility.
