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Logistics Planning & Transportation Management Flashcards

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  1. What is 'zone skipping' in parcel shipping?

    Answer: Bypassing intermediate distribution centers by shipping directly to a zone closer to the destination

    Zone skipping moves freight closer to its destination in bulk before injecting it into the parcel network, reducing the number of zones crossed and lowering costs.

  2. In logistics, 'drayage' refers to:

    Answer: Short-distance transport of containers between ports and nearby facilities

    Drayage is the short-haul movement of containers or trailers, typically between a port, rail ramp, or terminal and a nearby warehouse.

  3. A fuel surcharge is added to freight invoices primarily because:

    Answer: Fuel is a major variable cost and surcharges allow rates to reflect real-time fuel prices

    Fuel surcharges let carriers adjust billing dynamically as diesel prices fluctuate, protecting their margins without renegotiating base rates.

  4. Which logistics strategy ships products directly from the supplier to the end customer, bypassing the retailer's warehouse?

    Answer: Drop shipping

    Drop shipping allows retailers to sell products without holding inventory; the supplier fulfills and ships orders directly to customers.

  5. What is the purpose of a 'routing guide' in a shipper's logistics program?

    Answer: A document specifying preferred carriers, modes, and procedures for each shipping lane

    A routing guide standardizes carrier and mode selection for each lane, ensuring compliance with negotiated rates and service requirements.

  6. A 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider differs from a 4PL primarily because a 4PL:

    Answer: Manages the entire supply chain, including overseeing multiple 3PLs

    A 4PL acts as a supply chain integrator, managing and optimizing across multiple 3PL providers on behalf of the client.

  7. What does the transportation KPI 'on-time delivery rate' measure?

    Answer: The percentage of shipments delivered within the agreed time window

    On-time delivery rate tracks the percentage of shipments that arrive within the promised or agreed delivery window, a key service-level metric.