10 Questions
What percentage of the US GDP does logistics account for?
8-9%
In which transportation mode are small, light, and expensive items most appropriate?
Air
What is consolidation in logistics?
Combining shipments from various sources into larger shipments with a common destination
What is the primary advantage of water transportation?
Low cost
Under what circumstances is highway transportation useful?
Accommodating size, weight, and liquid or bulk products
What is the primary advantage of air transportation?
High speed and fast delivery
In what circumstances is rail transportation most useful?
When low cost is the primary concern
What is the primary limitation of pipeline transportation?
High initial construction costs
What is the last step in many supply chains, often involving slow and costly activity due to high labor content?
Hand delivery
What does consolidation in logistics involve?
Pulling shipments from various sources and combining them into larger shipments with a common destination
Test your knowledge of logistics and transportation modes with this quiz. Learn about the importance of logistics in the US economy and understand the circumstances in which different transportation modes, such as highway, are useful.
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