Logistics Management Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of logistics as stated in the goal statement?

Integrating advanced technology in dispatch systems
Maximizing dispatch volume
Ensuring dispatch compliance with minimum cost (correct)
Enhancing customer satisfaction through faster delivery

Which stakeholder is NOT directly associated with the logistics process as per the stakeholders list?

Marketing and Sales Team
Transport Partners
Production Planning
Quality Control (correct)

Which of the following best represents a component of logistics material movements and flows?

Logistics Compliance Committee
Customer Service Representatives
Origin Port (correct)
Supplier Quality Assurance Team

Among the following options, which group includes a component specifically related to physical distribution?

Stockyard and Physical Distribution Team (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is likely to be a focus for improvement based on the goal of ensuring dispatch compliance?

Streamlining communication between logistics stakeholders (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility does the Logistics team have in the context of EXW (Ex works) delivery?

Ensure compliance with delivery timelines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What component of delivery cost is NOT typically managed by the logistics team under EXW?

Base Freight (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of FOR delivery, what additional responsibility does the Logistics team have?

Arrange transportation up to the customer location (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the eligibility threshold for freight class selection for Steel under the given guidelines?

Minimum 10 tons for each destination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of cost is associated with logistics handling at a terminal for public siding?

Terminal Charges (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which freight load requirement is indicated for Billet?

Minimum 10 tons applicable for surcharge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What logistical arrangement is made by the Logistics team under the ERS (Ex Siding) delivery method?

They arrange the rake for delivery to the siding (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the extra charges applied based on the freight class in the logistics system described?

Class Surcharge (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is NOT planned to be executed by road?

Mill to Origin Seaport (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of transportation is used for the movement from HSM to Shed-10?

Only Road (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements requires a gondola?

HSM to Shed-10 (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which movement is the use of coastal transportation indicated?

Stockyard to LSPC/Customer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which option represents a movement that has no indicated transportation mode?

Inter-Stockyard movement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the routing for the movement after Shed-10?

Shed-10 to Origin Siding (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which transport movement involves a multi-pick or multi-drop?

LSPC to Customer (C) Signup and view all the answers

For which movement is a rake not utilized?

HSM to Shed-10 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes a movement that explicitly includes both rake and road transport?

C-Hub (Shed-10) to Customer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the transportation mode for the movement from the CRM mill to the CRM Complex?

Only Road (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which logistics movement is classified as multipick?

LSPC to Customer (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which combination of transport methods is applied for HSM to Origin Siding?

Road and Coastal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement occurs from Origin Seaport to Destination Seaport?

Rake and Coastal (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which movement does not involve transportation to a customer?

Stockyard to LSPC (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Logistics Goal

Ensuring dispatch compliance with minimum cost of dispatches.

Stakeholders (Logistics)

Production planning, marketing & sales, customers, Indian railways, quality support services (operations, plant yards, stockyards, physical distribution, port), and transport partners.

Scale of Operations

The extent and complexity of logistical activities.

Supply Chain Network

The interconnected system of entities (e.g., mills, yards, stock yards) involved in getting products to customers.