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The University of Newcastle IBUS 2003 WEEK 2 1)In what way does international logistics differ from domestic logistics in terms of complexity:       The environment in which international logisticians operate is quite different from the domestic environment

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IBUS 2003

WEEK 2

1)In what way does international logistics differ from domestic logistics in terms of complexity:

 

 

 

The environment in which international logisticians operate is quite different from the domestic environment.

 

 

 

The decisions regarding international transportation are much more complicated than those regarding domestic transportation.

 

 

 

The number of intermediaries involved in an international transaction is greater than in a domestic transaction.

 

 

 

All of the above

 

 

 

2.            The transition from the ‘Early Slow Days’ to faster delivery of international shipments in the 1950’s was facilitated by:

 

 

 

The industrial revolution

 

 

Introduction of containers

 

 

 

Innovations in the motor vehicle industry

 

 

 

None of the above

 

 

 

 

3.            If a company decides to recycle its packaging by engaging with consumers after the arrival and purchase of good by consumers, this is known as:

 

 

 

Reverse logistics

 

 

 

Low carbon distribution design

 

 

 

Enforcing of best green practice

 

 

 

Strategic plans and initiatives

 

 

 

4.            Tools that allow manufacturing firms to determine what to produce (or order from suppliers), and in which quantity, in function of their sales forecasts and pending customer orders are known as:

 

 

 

Just in time manufacturing and Distribution resources planning

 

 

 

Just in time manufacturing and Manufacturing resources planning

 

Distribution resources planning and Materials requirement planning

 

 

 

Materials requirement planning and Manufacturing resources planning

 

 

 

5.            Which of the following initiatives is more likely to result in long term sustainable green practices in international trade logistics?

 

 

 

Setting manufacturing carbon emission targets

 

 

 

Monitoring transportation

 

 

 

Redesign of international supply chain activities to address green practices

 

 

 

None of the above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.            A process that plans for parts to arrive on the assembly line just before they are needed is known as:

 

 

 

Just in time manufacturing

 

 

 

Material Requirement planning

 

 

 

Manufacturing resources planning

 

 

Distribution resources planning

 

 

 

7.            International logistics management is a strategic advantage for firms that are capable of:

 

 

 

Providing reliable and dependable deliveries

 

 

 

Engaging in sustainable practices

 

 

 

Increasing visibility across the entire supply chain

 

 

 

All the above

 

 

8.            Which of the following regions is considered the least adopter of sustainable practices in international trade logistics?

 

 

 

North America

 

 

 

Western Europe

 

 

 

Asia Pacific

 

 

 

None of the above

 

 

9.            To manage the complexity of international trade, companies have adopted Global Trade Management software that allows them to ensure:

 

 

 

Regulatory compliance

 

 

 

Visualisation of the supply chain at every stage

 

 

 

The ability to optimize decisions when problems arise

 

 

 

All of the above

 

 

 

10.          A tool that allows a retail firm to determine what to order from its suppliers, in which quantity, and when, in function of what it sells to retail customers is known as:

 

 

 

Just in time manufacturing

 

 

 

Materials requirement planning

 

 

 

Manufacturing resources planning

 

 

 

Distribution resources planning