TRA4012 Chapter 3 Quiz
One reason autonomous transportation makes sense for the trucking industry is: Sustainability Statutory law Commonality among trucks High driver turnover
high driver turnover
Blockchain has the ability to: Increase processing times within transportation Reduce cost in the supply chain All of these are correct. Reduce documentation in the supply chain
all of these are correct
From the planning perspective, what support activities does a TMS include? All of these are correct. Routing Scheduling Carrier selection
all of these are correct
Which of the following is a trucking equipment innovation that can improve fuel efficiency? Trailer tails Gap reducers All of these are correct. Trailer skirts
all of these are correct
What does truck platooning refer to? Linking carrier production and consumption Creating place utility to more efficiently move through the supply chain Creating time utility that leads to shorter lead times Groups of vehicles that communicate via a wireless connection that assists with vehicle movements
groups of vehicles that communicate via a wireless connection that assist with vehicle movements
Software as a service (SaaS) is also called a __________. legitimate collection tool pay as you go method development option virtual private network
pay as you go method
Blockchain is a way to: Structure data Decrease containerized shipping Teach over the road carriers to be safer Create crypto currency
structure data
To be relevant, information must be up to date and available in a reasonable time frame. This is called _________ of information. usability adaptability timeliness utility
timeliness
Transportation management systems (TMS) execution capabilities assist transportation professionals in improving decisions about ______________ activities. modes that would optimize the ability to influence carriers' dependence upon competitive transportation transit related
transit related
Transportation management systems (TMS) provide greater _______ and optimize the _________. costing; value chain visibility; supply chain regulations; demand chain profits; internet of things
visibility, supply chain
