Distribution vs. Logistics in Distribution Management Lesson 1

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What is the main difference between distribution and logistics?

Distribution focuses on product ownership transfer, while logistics focuses on product availability. (correct)

Distribution focuses on transportation, while logistics focuses on product development.

Distribution focuses on customer satisfaction, while logistics focuses on cost reduction.

Distribution focuses on product availability, while logistics focuses on transportation.

Which transportation mode is less commonly used in the Philippines due to unreliable operation and limited destination?

Ships

Trains (correct)

Vans

Trucks

What is the primary role of trucks and vans in the distribution process mentioned in the text?

Delivery of finished products to consumers

Transportation of raw materials only

Shipment of imported and exported goods (correct)

Local deliveries of grocery products

Why is the rail road considered a convenient means of transportation in foreign countries?

It carries more volume and moves faster. Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transportation is associated with examples like MRT, LRT, and Bicol Express in the text?

Train Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of the trucking industry mentioned in the text?

Control shipment of imported and exported goods Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transport is ideal for large quantities of low volume bulk products in the Philippine setting?

Ships Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration for using air cargo in transportation?

Speed in delivery Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to goods carried by ships, trains, trucks, or airplanes?

Freight Signup and view all the answers

In the context of freight payment terms, what does 'Prepay and Add' mean?

The shipper advances payment and collects additional expenses later Signup and view all the answers

'Free on Board (FOB)' refers to the transfer of liability and ownership of goods from the seller to the buyer. What does FOB stand for?

Freight on Board Signup and view all the answers

What term is commonly used to describe airplanes in the context of transportation?

Air Cargo Signup and view all the answers

Distribution vs. Logistics in Distribution Management Lesson 1

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Questions and Answers

What is the main difference between distribution and logistics?

Which transportation mode is less commonly used in the Philippines due to unreliable operation and limited destination?

What is the primary role of trucks and vans in the distribution process mentioned in the text?

Why is the rail road considered a convenient means of transportation in foreign countries?

Which mode of transportation is associated with examples like MRT, LRT, and Bicol Express in the text?

What is the key role of the trucking industry mentioned in the text?

Which mode of transport is ideal for large quantities of low volume bulk products in the Philippine setting?

What is the main consideration for using air cargo in transportation?

What term refers to goods carried by ships, trains, trucks, or airplanes?

In the context of freight payment terms, what does 'Prepay and Add' mean?

'Free on Board (FOB)' refers to the transfer of liability and ownership of goods from the seller to the buyer. What does FOB stand for?

What term is commonly used to describe airplanes in the context of transportation?

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