Question 1

10 out of 10 points The "total cost approach" to physical distribution management: Answer Selected Answer: might suggest a high-cost transporting mode if storing costs could be reduced enough to lower total distribution costs. Correct Answer: might suggest a high-cost transporting mode if storing costs could be reduced enough to lower total distribution costs. 10 out of 10 points logisQuestion 2

Transporting costs Answer Selected Answer: usually do not add much to the final cost of products which are already valuable relative to their size and weight. Correct Answer: usually do not add much to the final cost of products which are already valuable relative to their size and weight.

Question 3

10 out of 10 points

When planning physical distribution, the marketing manager should: Answer Selected Answer: minimize the cost of distribution for a given customer service level.

Correct Answer: minimize the cost of distribution for a given customer service level.

Question 4

10 out of 10 points

According to the "physical distribution concept": Answer Selected Answer: all transporting, storing, and product-handling activities of a business and a whole channel system should be coordinated as part of one system. Correct Answer: all transporting, storing, and product-handling activities of a business and a whole channel system should be coordinated as part of one system.

Question 5

10 out of 10 points

The transporting function adds value by: Answer Selected Answer: All of the above. Correct Answer: All of the above.

Question 6

10 out of 10 points

Storing: Answer Selected Answer: is necessary because production does not always match consumption. Correct Answer: is necessary because production does not always match consumption.

Question 7

10 out of 10 points

Which of the following statements best reflects a marketing-oriented approach to physical distribution? Answer Selected Answer: "We should choose the physical distribution alternative that will minimize the total cost of achieving the level of customer service our target market requires." Correct Answer: "We should choose the physical distribution alternative that will minimize the total cost of achieving the level of customer service our target market requires."

Question 8

10 out of 10 points

Just-in-time systems: Answer Selected Answer: All of the above. Correct Answer:

All of the above.

Question 9

10 out of 10 points

A distribution center is designed to: Answer Selected Answer: speed the flow of goods and avoid unnecessary storing. Correct Answer: speed the flow of goods and avoid unnecessary storing.

Question 10

10 out of 10 points

Which of the following statements about just-in-time delivery is FALSE? Answer Selected Answer: Just-in-time reduces storing and handling costs for everyone in the channel. Correct Answer: Just-in-time reduces storing and handling costs for everyone in the channel.