The Logistics Environment

Which government body is responsible for enforcing environmental regulations on industry?

EPA

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah, are discussing docks. Mark says that enclosed docks must have adequate ventilation and drainage to ensure the safety of drivers and loaders. Sarah says that inside an enclosed dock, the dock area can be either flush or open. Which student - Mark or Sarah - is correct?

Both are correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah, are discussing hazmat. Mark says that a hazmat is a substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported. Sarah says that hazmat include hazardous wastes and marine pollutants. Which student - Mark or Sarah

Both are correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah, are discussing the environmental impact of logistics activities. Mark says that recycling is one way that companies can work to have less of an impact on the environment. Sarah says that recycling is the process of collecting products that would otherwise become waste and using them to make another product. Which student - Mark or Sarah - is correct?

Both are correct

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary systems established by which U.S. organization?

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

What was the first major global supply chain security initiative?

C-TPAT

FAST is a trade initiative between which of the following countries?

Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Which of the following regulates industrial waste disposal?

Clean Water Act

All advance manifests must be submitted at least 24 hours before loading regardless of the mode of transportation

False

FAST truck carriers must submit advance manifest information 24 hours prior to arrival.

False

Which of the following is NOT one of the principal security measures the help keeps supply chain facilities safe

Guard Dogs

Which of the following may be elements of a security system at a distribution center?

Lights Cameras High fences

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah, are discussing docks. Mark says that in the U.S., flush docks are the most commonly used today. Sarah says that flush docks provide the most security and protection from the elements. Which student - Mark or Sarah - is correct?

Mark is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah, are discussing security in logistics facilities. Mark says that lighting is not an important element of a security system. Sarah says that a high fence around a facility creates a barrier to possible intruders. Which student - Mark or Sarah - is correct?

Sarah is correct

In terms of facility design, what is throughput?

The volume of goods expected to move through a warehouse

A hazmat is a substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported.

True

Personnel security can be provided by measures such as identification badges and voice recognition.

True

Which mode of transportation mode is required to submit an Advance Manifest 24 hours before loading?

Water