Delivery

Unit 6 – Objective list

Mr S Pillay
Objective list
1) Discuss the need for competitive transportation and logistics services. (6)

2) Total logistic costs can be divided into three (3) categories. List these Categories. (3)

3) Briefly describe the objectives which must be considered when buying transportation services. (11)

4) Briefly elaborate on the purpose of the following types of carriers and provide detailed examples: (P. 238)
a) Common carriers (2+2)
b) Contract carriers (2+2)
c) Private carriers (2+2)

5) Explain the services of the following transport service providers: (P. 238)
a) Freight brokers (4)
b) Brokers (3)
c) Custom house brokers (3)
6) Although it is the norm for buyers to specify how purchased items should be shipped, especially under FOB-terms,
it is at times better to allow the supplier to specify it. Discuss. (6)

7) After determining the mode of transport, a decision must be made on a specific carrier and the routing of the
shipment. Describe the factors to consider when selecting the mode of shipment, carrier and routing. (10×2)

8) Explain the shipping term “Free on board” (FOB) and outline the reasons why this is of importance to the buyer. (5)

9) Describe the motivation for using, and the difference between CRF and CIF as two commonly-used marine freight
terms. (2)

10) Briefly discuss the rate and pricing issue with regard to the transportation of the shipment of goods. (6)

11) Outline the four (4) basic types of discounts available to the buyer with regard to the shipment of goods. (4)

12) Elaborate on the concept “demurrage charge”. (6)

13) Briefly outline the purpose of the following types of documentation used in freight shipment: (P.243-244)
a) Bill of lading (4)
b) Freight bill (2)
c) Freight claim (3)

14) Differentiate between unconcealed and concealed loss or damages. (3+3)

15) Explain the motivation for expediting and tracing shipments. (8)

16) Outline the factors to consider for the development of a transportation and logistics strategy. (8)

17) Briefly describe the organization for logistics decisions within firms with regards to the transportation of products
requirements and? Or final goods. (6)