BSOP 434 Logistics Week 6Week 6 DQ 1Explain why transport rates typically vary by 1) the weight of the shipment; 2) the distance a shipment is transported; and 3) the value of the transport service. Provide an example of how these variables affect a shipping rate.Week 6 DQ 2Contrast qualitative historical projection and causal forecasting models. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these models?Week 6 Assignments:Week 6 Homework Answers:BSOP 434 Week 6 Traffic Management & Forecasting-Quiz 1(2 Sets ) (TCO 7) The _____________ recognizes U.S. organizations for their achievements in quality and performance.(TCO 7) Which of the following is not a typical task or objective associated with procurement?(TCO 7) The raw materials component parts and supplies bought from outside organizations to support a company’s operations define:(TCO 7) A focus on satisfying internal customers is associated with which procurement objective?(TCO 8) What is used in areas where dock workers cannot read but need a method to keep documents and shipments together?(TCO 8) Incoterms refer to:(TCO 8) A letter of credit ____.(TCO 10) What is the primary difference between pilferage and theft?(TCO 10) _________ refers to measurement that ensures conformity with an organization’s policies procedures and standards.(TCO 10) Skylights and large windows that incorporate solar energy can reduce energy usage in a warehouse between ____ and ____%.(TCO 9) What are the benefits of EDI?(TCO 10) What is the difference between centralized and decentralized logistics organizations? (Points : 5)(TCO 12) What is the relationship between demand management and order management? (Points : 5)(TCO 11) What are the three primary factors for determining rates? (Points : 5)BSOP 434 Week 6 Traffic Management & Forecasting Quiz-Version 2(TCO 7)Which of the following statements is false? (Points : 3)(TCO 7)What is the final step in the supplier selection and evaluation process? (Points : 3)(TCO 7)____ refers to the raw materials component parts and supplies bought from outside organizations to support a company’s operations. (Points : 3)(TCO 7)What is the final step in the supplier selection and evaluation process? (Points : 3)(TCO 8)Which of the following is a political restriction on international trade? (Points : 3)(TCO 8)International freight forwarders can provide a number of functions. Which is not one of them? (Points : 3)(TCO 8)A letter of credit ____.(TCO 10)What is the primary difference between pilferage and theft?(TCO 10) _________ refers to measurement that ensures conformity with an organization’s policies procedures and standards. (Points : 3)(TCO 10)The two areas in logistics systems where most energy costs occur are __ and ___. (Points : 3)(TCO 9)What is the primary object of a transaction processing system?(TCO 10)What is a unified logistics structure?(TCO 12)What are the three types of demand forecasting?(TCO 11)What are the four factors used in determining a product’s freight classification?
