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What percentage of the US GDP does logistics account for?

8-9% (correct)

12-13%

10-11%

5-6%

In which transportation mode are small, light, and expensive items most appropriate?

Rail

Water

Highway

Air (correct)

What is consolidation in logistics?

Transporting goods through pipelines

Breaking down larger shipments into smaller ones

Last step in many supply chains

Combining shipments from various sources into larger shipments with a common destination (correct)

What is the primary advantage of water transportation?

Low cost Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is highway transportation useful?

Accommodating size, weight, and liquid or bulk products Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of air transportation?

High speed and fast delivery Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances is rail transportation most useful?

When low cost is the primary concern Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of pipeline transportation?

High initial construction costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in many supply chains, often involving slow and costly activity due to high labor content?

Hand delivery Signup and view all the answers

What does consolidation in logistics involve?

Pulling shipments from various sources and combining them into larger shipments with a common destination Signup and view all the answers