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EVALUATIONS m7

This document contains the answers to 10 questions about transport management. The questions cover topics such as transport documents, transport ratios, factors affecting mobility, and the responsibilities of a company's traffic department.
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EVALUATIONS m7

This document contains the answers to 10 questions about transport management. The questions cover topics such as transport documents, transport ratios, factors affecting mobility, and the responsibilities of a company's traffic department.
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Question 1

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Statement of the question

The change in consumption habits in retail with a push towards centers (stores)
against the big HYPER causes:
Select one:

a. It does not affect the ratio.

b. Growth of the Km Traveled/Ton Transported ratio.

By reducing the store format, transportation optimization is lower in transportation of


supply to the store with smaller trucks and lower volumetric efficiency.
The ratio increases.

c. Decrease in the ratio of Km Traveled/Ton of Freight Transported.

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The correct answer is: Growth of the ratio Km Traveled/Ton Transported.

Question 2
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Statement of the question


Mobility data in Spain is higher than that of Europe in terms of
comparatives. This is due to factors related to physical and demographic reality
from Spain and others due to the policies that have been made since the
different governments of Spain. Which of the following factors can be
consider as 'inevitables':
Select one:

a. Less favorable orography

b. Non-existence of navigable rivers.

c. Lower population density.

d. All three answers are correct.

All are true.

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The correct answer is: All three answers are true.

Question 3
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Question statement

What is FBL?
Select one:

It is the multimodal transport document.

b. It is the intermodal transport document.

c. It is the multimodal transport contract.


The contract is another thing, although it will refer to the management of the documentation with the
FBL.

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The correct answer is: It is the multimodal transport document.

Question 4
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Statement of the question

Spain presents, although it does not have it today, great possibilities of navigability.
in its rivers.
Select one:

a. True.

b. False.
The only navigable river in Spain is the Guadalquivir and only up to Seville. There are no more.
physical possibilities.

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The correct answer is: False.

Question 5
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Statement of the question

Multimodal and intermodal transport have in common:


Select one:

a. Only one type of transport document is used, the FBL.

They are transportation models that consist of at least two modes of transportation.

In transportation terms, 'intermodality' is the same as 'multimodality', managing


more than one mode of transport in both cases; however, there is a difference in the management
of the contract, since the 'intermodal contract' generates so many documents (responsibilities of
transport) as modes of transport are involved in that part of the chain.

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The correct answer is: They are transport models that consist of at least two modes
of transport.

Question 6
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In Spain, there is a high fragmentation of road transport, this implies


to have a high number of companies with low production value and number
of employees compared to Europe.
Select one:

a. True.

A key fact for understanding the transportation network of Spain is that there is a
high number of companies, with a relatively low production value and a level of
employment also low.

b. False

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The correct answer is: True.

Question 7
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Statement of the question

The approach being taken in transport management in Spain for


improving the comparative mobility ratio against Europe is:
Select one:

All three are true.

All three are true.

b. Promote the competitiveness of the ports.

c. Promote associationism in transport companies.

d. Enhance rail transport and multimodal nodes

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The correct answer is: All three are true.

Question 8
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Statement of the question

The Transport Processes, if they are carried out by an external company to the
organization, are considered outside the supply chain, so
It cannot be considered that they affect the competitiveness of the organization.
Select one:
a. True.

b. False.
The transportation processes, whether carried out by external companies (which is the most common)
Oh no, they are considered to be part of the organization's supply chain, and they affect
Notably affecting their competitiveness is the management approach we have with them.

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The correct answer is: False.

Question 9
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Statement of the question

Mobility data in Spain is higher than that of Europe in terms of


comparatives. This means:
Select one:

a. That Spain is more competitive in Transport than Europe.

b. That Spain is less competitive in Transportation than Europe.

In the sense of mobility addressed, we consider that we travel more kilometers to


transport a transport unit. This means that the cost is higher, therefore,
greater mobility, less competitiveness.

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The correct answer is: That Spain is less competitive in Transportation than Europe.

Question 10
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Statement of the question

What mode of transportation mentioned has more transportation limitations in


what about weight and volume?
Select one:

a. Road transport.

b. Air transportation.

It is the great disadvantage of this type of transport. Besides the price, in air transport there
It has limitations regarding dimensions (both in size and weight) and the maximum weight.
by the surface of the container.

c. Rail transport.

d. Maritime transport.

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The correct answer is: Air transport.

Question 1
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Statement of the question

Does the traffic department of a company have responsibility in management?


vehicle maintenance, ITV, fleet renewal proposals, etc., in the
What does it refer to own fleet?
Select one:
a. No.

b. Yes.

All the administrative management of the own fleet is carried out by the traffic department.
regarding the subcontracted fleet, it does not do so, but has mechanisms to verify that the
The subcontracted company carries out the management correctly.

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The correct answer is: Yes.

Question 2
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Statement of the question

Transportation processes account for 60% of the costs in the chain.


supply in the distribution part.
Select one:

a. True.
They vary depending on the type of company, but it can be suggested that about 60% of the costs of
The supply chain corresponds to transportation and 40% to storage.

b. False.

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The correct answer is: True.

Question 3
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Statement of the question

In long-term transport contracts, is there usually a clause for


price review of service based on the evolution of costs of
flammable?
Select one:

No.

b. Yes.

As transportation is exposed to often significant price fluctuations in


combustible and this results in a significant cost, it is common and appropriate to consider clauses
price review for this concept in transport contracts.

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The correct answer is: Yes.

Question 4
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Statement of the question

The sizing of the traffic department depends on the size of the fleet.
A large fleet of vehicles is considered so if:
Select one:

a. Has between 6-30 vehicles.

b. He/She has up to 5-6 vehicles.


c. It has more than 30 vehicles, although these may be subcontracted.

Even when they can be subcontracted, a managed fleet of more than 30 vehicles is
consider a large fleet.

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The correct answer is: It has more than 30 vehicles, although these may be
subcontracted.

Question 5
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Good transport management must ensure:


Select one:

a. All 3 are true.

All three are true.

b. Efficient use of labor and vehicles.

c. Timely delivery of the product.

d. Product security in transit.

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The correct answer is: All 3 are true.

Question 6
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Statement of the question

In transport management, what is the positioning indicator?


Select one:

a. It is true: 'Ratio between the trucks positioned in place and the trucks requested.'

b. Ratio between the trucks positioned in the plaza on time and the requested trucks.

c. They are true: 'Ratio between the trucks positioned in place and the trucks requested.'
Ratio between the trucks positioned on site on time and the requested trucks

They are true: "Ratio between the trucks positioned in place and the requested trucks." and
Ratio between the trucks positioned in place on time and the trucks requested

d. Where the company stands in relation to the competition in a certain sector.

e. Ratio between the trucks positioned in the plaza and the trucks requested.

It is true: "Where the company is positioned in relation to the competition in a certain


sector." and "Ratio between the trucks positioned in the plaza and the requested trucks." and
Ratio of trucks positioned in the area on time to the trucks requested.

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The correct answer is: The following are true: 'Ratio between the trucks positioned in place and
the requested trucks.
trucks solicited

Question 7
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Statement of the question


The traffic department must ensure:
Select one:

a. Customer complaint management.

b. Making transportation offers.

c. All 3 are true.

All three are true.

d. Hiring of transportation services.

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The correct answer is: All 3 are true.

Question 8
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The traffic department must at least have:


Select one:

a. Traffic chief, drivers, and administrative staff.


At least it must have those figures or the execution of the actions specific to these figures. The
The number depends on the size of the fleet.

b. Owner of the truck / trucks and drivers.

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The correct answer is: Traffic chief, drivers, and administrators.

Question 9
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Good transport management seeks efficiency and effectiveness in operations.


Effectiveness is:

Select one:

a. That the planned objectives are achieved with minimal resources.

b. That the planned operations align with what was done.

Effectiveness is meeting the required service level, while efficiency is doing it at


minimum possible cost, which defines environments of continuous improvement in the cost approach.

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The correct answer is: That what is planned in operations aligns with what has been done.

Question 10
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Statement of the question

The transportation fleet of a company is:


Select one:

a. The ships used in the execution of international transport.

b. The stock transported by the company.


c. Set of vehicles intended for the transportation of goods by the company.

In transportation, 'fleet' refers to all the vehicles of the company dedicated to


transport

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The correct answer is: Set of vehicles intended for the transportation of goods by
company.

Question 1
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Question statement

Among the basic processes of the supply chain is the process of


"distribution" which includes:
Select one:

a. Manufacturing, transportation, and storage.

b. Transportation and storage.

Within the distribution process, understood as the process of providing the products
finished products and services for customers to meet demand, there is the management of
storage and transportation management.

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The correct answer is: Transportation and storage.

Question 2
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Statement of the question

The budget:
Select one:

a. It is carried out at the end of the fiscal year, with data from the activity that has occurred and it is a report that
detail the result of the year.

b. It is done before starting the exercise with the forecast of income and costs for the exercise
what is going to be addressed.

The preparation of the budget is a forecasting exercise; it is carried out with the utmost
possible thoroughness before the start of the exercise, considering calculation hypotheses both in
income as in costs.

c. It serves to know the result of the year by the shareholders, but it is not a
management tool.

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The correct answer is: It is done before starting the exercise with the forecast of income
and costs of the exercise that will be addressed.

Question 3
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Statement of the question

To know the work capacity available in a given week


of the year:

Select one:
a. It is not necessary to know the productivity of the processes.

It is important to have the updated vacation schedule of the staff.

c. We need to know the workload.

Workload and capacity are unrelated; workload is the volume of work to


execution and capacity is the work you can develop. The exercise of management involves
align load with capacity.

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The correct answer is: It is important to have the staff vacation schedule.
updated.

Question 4
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Statement of the question

The indicators are used for:


Select one:

a. Generate a database to prepare reports for shareholders.

b. Know the situation of the process that measures the indicator, its deviation against standards
and to be able to trigger management decisions regarding the measured process.

The indicators serve as informational support for shareholders to assess the situation of
business, but its main goal is to establish itself as a management tool of the
platform: 'Everything that is not defined is not measured; if it is not measured, it is not controlled, if it is not...
control does not manage.

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The correct answer is: Knowing the situation of the process that measures the indicator, its
deviation against standards and the power to trigger management decisions about the process
measured.
Question 5
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Statement of the question

The regional warehouse:


Select one:

a. It is located as close as possible to the points of highest consumption in your area.


influence.

Near the factory are the plant warehouses. The regional warehouses or
regulators are as close as possible to the highest consumption point of the region or area of
his influence.

It is close to the production plant.

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The correct answer is: It is located as close as possible to the points of greatest
consumption in its area of influence.

Question 6
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Statement of the question

Is it the manager's responsibility that operations are carried out in an environment


sure?
Select one:

Yes; The manager is ultimately responsible for all warehouse management.

Safety in operations, especially focused on people, is the number one priority.


what needs to be managed as the main task of the manager.

b. No; this point falls within the scope of the Maintenance department.
and the Human Resources department.

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The correct answer is: Yes; The manager is ultimately responsible for all management.
warehouse.

Question 7
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Statement of the question

A logistics platform is the same as a warehouse.


Select one:

a. False.

b. True.

We generically refer to "logistics platforms" as the large warehouses in the chain.


of supply in which storage processes are verified along with flow processes
cross-docking, although in strict terms the definition is 'warehouse if there is stock and platform if there isn't'
they verify cross-docking processes (pass through the dock without storage).

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The correct answer is: False.

Question 8
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Statement of the question

Among the most important costs of a warehouse, the one with the greatest impact to manage
it is the one of:

Select one:

a. Warehouse cost (property).

b. Personal.
Personnel is the largest estimated cost, therefore, it will require the most management effort from us.
demand

c. Equipment.

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The correct answer is: Personnel.

Question 9
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Statement of the question

The fact of minimizing floor space for storage as a goal of


management, can it imply worse productivity in operations?
Select one:

a. No. They are independent terms.


It is necessary to take both into account.

b. Yes. The sizing of a warehouse must consider the definition of the areas of
process that makes the processes as productive as possible.

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The correct answer is: Yes. The sizing of a warehouse must consider the
definition of the process zones for the processes to be as productive as possible.

Question 10
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Statement of the question

The warehouse is necessary for:


Select one:

a. Building a stock for investment reasons.

b. Construction of an anticipatory stock.

c. Ensure that the supply chain flow is continuous, having the stock of
necessary security.

d. All three are true.

All of them are true.

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The correct answer is: All three are true.

Question 1
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Statement of the question

A 3PL operator can offer 4PL services.


Select one:

a. Yes. Currently, to remain competitive, 3PL operators have


increased its service portfolio towards 4PL services.

In practice, there are many cases where the boundaries between being a 3PL or a 4PL are blurred.
3PL operators have had to remain competitive by offering increasingly
larger services that, at times, may overlap with what a 4PL operator offers.

b. No. They are independent terms with a clear differentiation in companies.

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The correct answer is: Yes. Currently, in order to remain competitive, the
3PL operators have expanded their service portfolio to include 4PL services.

Question 2
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Statement of the question

The SLA (Service Level Agreement) is made up of the fundamental KPIs of the
operation and the company that hires the OL uses it for:
Select one:

Generate information for financial auditing companies.


b. Send reports for awareness of the state of the activity and include it in the report.
that is sent to the financial markets.

c. Control the performance of the logistics operator.

The operator is responsible for providing their client with the KPIs at the frequency that is
agreement between the parties (daily, weekly, monthly...). It is important to have this data for
to be able to assess the state of operations and the performance of the OL.

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The correct answer is: Control the performance of the logistics operator.

Question 3
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Statement of the question

An RFQ (Request for Quotation) must include:


Select one:

All of them are true.

b. Form of presentation of the offer.

c. Descriptive information about the operations subject to outsourcing.

d. Contractual requirements.

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The correct answer is: All are true.

Question 4
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Statement of the question

A 3PL outsourcing strategy involves:


Select one:

There is no logistics outsourcing.

b. Outsourcing of storage and distribution logistics.

3PL is the acronym for 'Third Party Logistics', that is, 'third-party logistics' or logistics.
outsourced. A 3PL operator provides warehousing and transportation services to a
organization as an "intermediary" between it and its clients

c. Outsourcing of consulting, planning, integration of new services


technologies, etc.

d. Outsourcing of a small part of logistics, generally transportation.

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The correct answer is: Outsourcing of storage and distribution logistics.

Question 5
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The labor liability of the operation is assumed by the subcontracted company. When does it happen?
Can this liability be converted into risk?
Select one:

a. In the case of a decrease in activity.


b. In the case of the relocation of the company's logistics operations.

In the case of outsourcing operations, it will require negotiation of the liability with
the workers, which will be executed by the logistics operator.

c. In the case of addressing automation processes.

d. All are true.

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The correct answer is: All are true.

Question 6
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In the control meetings between the Logistics Operator manager and the manager of
client is about
Select one:

a. Hypotheses for the preparation of the budget.

b. Forecast analysis of volume for next month.

Fundamental point to address. Here we talk about in-store or online campaigns, evolution of
sales, impact of holidays in the month, volume forecasts, product launches, etc.

c. All are true.

d. Training sessions for various elements of the operation (Risk Prevention


Labor issues, training in the computer system, ...

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The correct answer is: Forecast analysis of volume for the next month.

Question 7
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A company decides to outsource its logistics essentially to focus on its


core business and obtaining specialized capabilities in a third company
that ensures its logistical processes.
Select one:

a. False.

b. True.

The outsourcing company focuses its efforts on activities that have an advantage.
differentiating competitive, so that, through agreements with third parties, it increases its
competitiveness in customer benefit (price, level of service). These third parties (OL
subcontracted) are specialists in logistics processes, which enables them to provide
the sought value and ensure their logistical processes.

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The correct answer is: True.

Question 8
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3PL operators are those that provide physical logistics resources (fleet of
vehicles and warehouses:
Select one:
a. True.

3PL operators provide physical logistics resources to those who hire them (vehicle fleets)
and warehouses) and provides the logistics functions that allow optimizing the chain of
supply to the company that hires it.

b. False.

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The correct answer is: True.

Question 9
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A RFI is:
Select one:

a. The request by the contracting company for information about the OL to make
a pre-selection of candidates.

RFQ 'Request For Quotation'. It is the document that contains all the necessary information to
make the offer. It is the document inviting to the presentation of the offer.

b. A request for proposal for a logistics service.

c. The acronym "Rates for Implementation" and they are the rates of a logistics operation.

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The correct answer is: The request by the contracting company for information
about the OL to make a pre-selection of candidates.

Question 10
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Among the tactical reasons for logistics outsourcing is the reduction of


assets of the contractor company. This allows the company:
Select one:

a. Improve the balances to rectify their situation and gain access to better conditions of
credit.

Both are true.

c. To have investment resources available for other areas.

Since the assets are provided by the Logistics Operator, the company has
investment capacity to undertake it in other areas of the company.

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The correct answer is: Both are true.

Question 1
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A logistics network with a correct design:


Select one:
a. Presents an optimal distribution meeting service objectives at the lowest cost
possible.

The logistics networks of a company are the support that enables the support to reach the
consumer. It is important that the objectives for which they were conceived are met.
(service objectives) but at the lowest possible cost (efficiency). Efficiency is a key factor
in the design.

b. It is not aimed at efficiency.

c. It is the one that only ensures the flow of the supply chain.

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The correct answer is: It presents an optimal distribution fulfilling the objectives of
service at the lowest possible cost.

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To achieve efficiency in an operational network, it is essential that:


Select one:

a. The network costs are known.

b. All answers are correct.

The three answers are correct.

c. The objectives that the network must meet are known.

d. The quality indicators of the network are known.

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The correct answer is: All answers are true.


Question 3
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Why is it often considered that a logistics operator has problems with


efficiency in defining an operational network for a specific client?
Select one:

a. Because it tries to incorporate the client's logistics into its network model, and it is possible that
it is not the most efficient network.

Many times it is about adapting the client's logistics to the logistics operator's network, with
It is possible that the solved network model does not present the best efficiency.

b. Because it has a very large company size.

c. Because he is not an expert in the sector in which the client operates.

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The correct answer is: Because it tries to align its network model/s with the logistics of
client, and it may not be the most efficient network.

Question 4
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A network of mixed resources:
Select one:

a. It involves the outsourcing of 100% of the supply chain.

b. It considers the logistics of a single type of goods.

c. It consists of outsourcing a part of the supply chain while keeping it in-house.


another.

they are the most common, consisting of outsourcing certain nodes of the supply chain
for outsourced management and others not. It may be that the organization decides to use the network of
transport of a logistics operator in secondary transport, maintaining management of
platforms, warehouses, and primary transport in internal management, for example.

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The correct answer is: It consists of outsourcing a part of the supply chain.
keeping another internally.

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Innovation:
Select one:

a. They are true: "It is the successful application of new ideas and ways of doing things." and
It is only associated with the application of technology for the automation of a node of the
operational network determined. " and " It is achieved by organizing the teams in 'environments of
creativity

b. It is only associated with the application of technology for the automation of a node of the
determined operational network.

c. They are true: 'It is the successful application of new ideas and ways of doing things.'
This is achieved by organizing the teams in 'creative environments'.
It is achieved by organizing teams in 'creativity environments'.

They are true: "It is the successful application of new ideas and ways of doing things."
It is only associated with the application of technology for the automation of a node of the
operational network determined.

It is the successful application of new ideas and ways of doing things.

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The correct answer is: They are true: "It is the successful application of new ideas and forms of
doing things. " and " It is achieved by organizing teams in "creative environments".

Question 6
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In the design of an operational network:


Select one:

a. People are not considered as elements of the operational network. They only
they consider elements of this, the logistical infrastructures and transportation

b. The only objective is to achieve the service levels that the supply chain
needs.

c. The machinery used is a component of the operational network.

In the nodes of the supply chain, members of the operational network, the tasks of
manipulation is supported by the use of various types of machinery. It is considered
machinery also to the equipment and automation of the warehouses of the operational network.

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The correct answer is: The machinery used is a component of the operational network.

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Statement of the question

The proximity of suppliers to the distribution warehouse is a factor of


important decision in the location of logistical infrastructures.
Select one:

a. Yes. The cost of supply transportation originating from is taken into account.
supplier or the port where the merchandise arrives.

The establishment of the impact of the 'upstream' cost of warehouses is a key factor in
the decision on the location of the infrastructure. (from the provider or from the port of
access to the country).

b. No. It only considers the location of the stores that the warehouse supplies.
Moreover, many times the provider is in Asia and the great distance is underestimated.
hay.

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The correct answer is: Yes. The cost of transportation is taken into account.
sourcing from the supplier or the port where the merchandise arrives.

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To achieve global efficiency in the operational network:


Select one:
It is necessary to align joint objectives across all links in the network.

Good performance in one link can harm the next. Efficiency is achieved in
the global network. Take the example of the low pallet loading process and the process of
transport. The first process would have the greatest efficiency if we loaded 33 bases onto a truck,
however, we would transport little tonnage at a high transportation cost per kg. Without
embargo, we could penalize the loading process by "lifting" pallets at the dock in a way
that the volumetric performance of the truck at the same transportation cost.

b. Each link in the network must achieve its best performance.

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The correct answer is: It is necessary to align joint objectives at all links of
the net.

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The cost impact of land is not significant in the location decision-making.


of the logistics infrastructure.
Select one:

a. True.

b. False.

It is a fundamental factor in decision-making since the cost of the warehouse can


represent more than 25% of the distribution cost in many cases.

Feedback

The correct answer is: False.

Question 10
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Statement of the question

An Operational Logistics Network as the set of resources and capabilities that,


Coordinates are used for the efficient execution of a logistics service.
Select one:

a. False.

b. True.

The logistics networks of a company are the support that enables the support to arrive at
consumer. It is important that the objectives for which they were conceived are met.
(service objectives) but at the lowest possible cost (efficiency).

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The correct answer is: True.

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What does the concept of 'responsible logistics' or 'green logistics' refer to?
Select one:

a. To a vertical structure of responsibility in the management of logistics companies,


similar to that of military structures.
b. To the logistics that takes into account eco-sustainability, the control of the 'stain of
carbon of operations” and the approach to measures to preserve the planet.

Logistics has begun to talk about eco-sustainability throughout the supply chain.
This environmental commitment affects not only the transport of goods but also to
prior storage, in search of more efficient and sustainable measures, with new modules and
storage tools. It is in this area where the study highlights a greater
influence on the future, and research and innovation in eco-design will be
protagonists, affecting all types of elements, from pallets or packaging to,
obviously, the product itself.

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The correct answer is: To logistics that takes into account eco-sustainability, the control
from the 'carbon footprint of operations' and the focus on measures to preserve the
planet.

Question 2
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One of the current trends in the supply chain is to integrate the


providers in a way that information is shared between client and provider
relevant to the business:
Select one:

a. True.

The model of relationship with the different suppliers in the chain evolves, from
to consider themselves as isolated elements from a desire to share everything
information that is considered transcendent in order to achieve a greater degree of efficiency in the
operations.

b. False.

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The correct answer is: True.


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From an operational point of view, which of the cited points can


to be considered a trend nowadays?
Select one:

a. Evolution towards tense flow.

b. Outsourcing of operations.

c. Automation

d. Use of WMS with high technological integration (Radio Frequency, RFID, etc).

e. All answers are correct.

All are true.

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The correct answer is: All answers are true.

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Zara has the following points in its strategy:
Select one:

a. Adaptation to demand.

b. Strategic location of stores in the center of major cities.

c. All three answers are correct.

All answers are true.

d. High autonomy of the manager.

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The correct answer is: All three answers are true.

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What is meant by 'Mutualization of Resources' in the structures of


companies?
Select one:

a. The act of insuring the company's assets in mutual insurance.

b. Mutually understand the functioning of other departments.

c. Centralize structures in such a way that the cross-cutting management of Central Services
Headquarters be more effective and efficient.

"Mutualization of Resources" in structures is understood as the act of sharing.


resources in a way that we become more efficient and ensure the execution of the
operations.

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The correct answer is: Centralize structures in such a way that the cross-management of the
Central Services (Headquarters) should be more effective and efficient.

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A company that seeks to be competitive in the market must equip itself with:
Select one:

a. A political positioning in line with the majority of its consumers.

A focus on continuous improvement in its processes.

c. A human resources management system based on working a lot and getting paid
little.

d. All three answers are correct.

There are false answers.

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The correct answer is: An approach to continuous improvement in its processes.

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In the 21st century, according to what has been seen in the topic, changes in the environment are anticipated that
They are going to make the supply chain evolve to provide a solution to these.
new problems. Among these changes are:
Select one:

a. Increase in the size of stores. Focus on large hypermarkets on a large scale.


consumption.

b. Decrease in oil prices.

c. Increase in the rural population.

d. Awareness of eco-sustainability in consumers and governments.

All current projects have a push towards eco-sustainability, which is already a


concept rooted in the consumer and that is being regulated by governments.

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The correct answer is: Awareness of eco-sustainability in consumers and governments.

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Predictive demand models are being developed currently.


with the support of tools that extract data from 'Big Data'.
Select one:

a. True.

With the ability to exploit the possibilities of Big Data, models can be established.
demand predictions. In addition, the integration of systems streamlines and facilitates order issuance,
as well as the general reduction of stock in the chain.

b. False.
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The correct answer is: True.

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ZARA's success is linked to its exclusively design image and has nothing to do
what to see with its logistics that, in fact, is not strategic and is totally
externalized.
Select one:

a. False.

Regarding the speed of positioning the collections in stores all over the
world as a strategic measure, ZARA has turned its logistics into an element
differentiator and hardly replicable.

b. True.

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The correct answer is: False.

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An increase in the population is expected for the second half of the 21st century.
urban, which will lead to congestion problems in the cities. This will
determine the functioning of the supply chain.
Select one:

a. True.

The fact that cities are becoming more populous implies that the way of
supply the consumption centers, as well as the flows of home E-Commerce. It is of
to foresee having "hubs" near large cities from which they can be supplied,
in a 'collaborative' transport model. The role of the logistics operator will be a role
main in the chain.

b. False.

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The correct answer is: True.

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