CLA The Logistics Environment 2

Question 1

Which term describes the total time from when a customer places an order to when they receive it?

Accepted Answer

Order-to-delivery lead time

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Cycle time

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Transit time

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Processing lag

Question 2

A logistics provider that offers transportation, warehousing, AND customs brokerage under one contract is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

Third-party logistics provider (3PL)

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Freight broker

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Carrier

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Freight forwarder

Question 3

In logistics, 'reverse logistics' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Managing product returns, repairs, and recycling back up the supply chain

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Moving goods from warehouse to store

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Backhaul trucking on return trips

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Reversing shipping documentation errors

Question 4

Which U.S. government agency is primarily responsible for enforcing customs and import regulations at ports of entry?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

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Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Question 5

A 'hub-and-spoke' distribution network is designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Consolidate freight at central hubs for efficient redistribution to outlying points

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Deliver freight directly from shipper to every end destination

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Eliminate all intermediate warehousing

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Speed up cross-docking by removing sorting steps

Question 6

Which mode of transportation offers the LOWEST cost per ton-mile for bulk commodities over long distances?

Accepted Answer

Rail

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Truckload (TL)

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Air freight

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Parcel carriers

Question 7

What does 'postponement' mean as a logistics strategy?

Accepted Answer

Deferring product customization or final assembly as late in the supply chain as possible

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Delaying delivery until a customer complaint is filed

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Storing inventory at a distant location to reduce carrying costs

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Postponing payment terms to suppliers