Quiz 12 Chapter 16 "Product Distribution"

In answering questions of shipping, delivery, and transport, supply chain management is addressing what type of problem?

Distribution strategy

The process of an order being passed to the manufacturer and then shipped directly to the consumer is called:

Drop shipping

The main role of distributors is:

To bridge the gap between buyer and seller

While holding on to too much inventory at once can pose a loss to the company, it is important to keep inventory on hand because:

All of these answers *There is a time lag in the supply chain *Uncertainty in markets *Buying in bulk creates savings

The reason distributors embody economies of scale is that certain per unit costs are lower with each increasing unit. Which of the following costs are subject to this phenomenon?

All of these answers *Transportation *Handling *Shipping

Aircraft cargo is advantageous to train cargo because it is:

Fast

The strategy behind intensive distribution includes which of the following:

Increased sales volume

To be considered running at peak efficiency, the material handling system should be set up so that:

Items are touched the least amount possible

All of the following are benefits of a retail kiosk, EXCEPT:

Large inventory

In general, the cheapest form of transportation is:

Sea