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Strategic level logistics involves a smaller resource base and is managed by middle management.
Strategic level logistics involves a smaller resource base and is managed by middle management.
False
Tactical level logistics has more risk involved as it is based on raw information.
Tactical level logistics has more risk involved as it is based on raw information.
False
Operational level logistics focuses on detailed execution over the long term.
Operational level logistics focuses on detailed execution over the long term.
False
Transportation mode selection is categorized under tactical logistics.
Transportation mode selection is categorized under tactical logistics.
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Logistics strategy is considered a corporate strategy.
Logistics strategy is considered a corporate strategy.
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The mission or vision statement describes the overall value system and aims of an organization.
The mission or vision statement describes the overall value system and aims of an organization.
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Understanding corporate and functional strategies is not an objective of the Logistics Strategy & Planning module.
Understanding corporate and functional strategies is not an objective of the Logistics Strategy & Planning module.
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Lean strategies in logistics focus on high costs and responsiveness.
Lean strategies in logistics focus on high costs and responsiveness.
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Direct shipping from manufacturer to customers is one of the common transportation patterns mentioned in the text.
Direct shipping from manufacturer to customers is one of the common transportation patterns mentioned in the text.
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In logistics, smaller shipment sizes generally have lower transportation costs than larger ones.
In logistics, smaller shipment sizes generally have lower transportation costs than larger ones.
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Postponement in logistics refers to accelerating the formation of final products as quickly as possible.
Postponement in logistics refers to accelerating the formation of final products as quickly as possible.
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Product standardization is recommended in logistics to avoid higher inventory costs.
Product standardization is recommended in logistics to avoid higher inventory costs.
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