True / False: (10) Question 1.1 In a firm with centralised systems of data management, data is maintained at a decentralised location, and is shared with and updated by various departments. (2) Question 1.2 Logistics service providers main responsibility is to perform all or part of the organisations non-core logistics activities to increase business success and help the organisation to establish a competitive advantage. (2) Question 1.3 Location analysis refers to site visits where an intermediary between manufacturing and the market should be located. (2) Question 1.4 Distribution strategies for global markets differs from those for local markets. (2) Question 1.5 The management of supply chain disruptions after they have occurred is referred to as supply chain disruption management. (2) Question 1.6 Finished inventory is waiting for a demand pull or movement in the supply network based on a push system. (2) Question 1.7 Cycle counting was established as an effective way of verifying inventory records while distribution networks map both physical and information flows. (2) Question 1.8 A distribution network is evaluated on what is costs as well as the profit and loss. (2) Question 1.9 Carbon leakage is the best option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (2) Question 1.10 The Delhi technique evolves a panel of experts who are individually interviewed. (2) Answer:

Question 1.11 Demand for an item can be of a random or a predictive nature. Which of the following is NOT a common demand trend? (2) a. Negative demand b. Level demand c. Negative trend d. Positive trend Question 1.12 Choose the correct descriptive of important freight volumes. (2) a. Throughput per annum b. Storage requirements c. Back of port d. All of the above Question 1.13 Problems with measuring performance in reverse logistics cause problems in managing and controlling processes: (2) a. Product recovery b. Controlling processes c. Logistics d. Operations Question 1.14 Choose the correct description to this statement: In principle, the strategic planning process answers the following basic questions: (2) a. Where we are? b. Where do we want to be? c. How are we going to get there? d. All of the above. Question 1.15 Choose the correct description of a private warehouse: (2) e. Buy your own warehouse or lease a warehouse is a serious financial consideration for a business. Once the warehouse is built, it is impossible to move it f. Lease space as the need arises which may prove to be expensive in the long term. g. Buy a warehouse during peak periods for your private use only. PGSC5810 Full I 4 integrative Assessment June 2023 h. All of the above Question 1.16 Which of the following is NOT required in the seven steps for effective warehouse layout planning? (2) a. Analyse products, quantities, flow, and the space required. b. Analyse the materials-handling equipment that will be required. c. Use the above analysis to establish your space requirements (for example, you may need wide lanes for your forklift vehicles) d. Inform customers on a yearly basis on specific changes in the warehouse layout to assure them of zero product damages Question 1.17 _______________is concerned with the various modes of transport that can be used to get the goods to the factory. (2) a. Outbound logistics b. Inbound logistics c. Logistics Management d. Supply chain Question 1.18 ______________is basically the system of supplying parts and materials just at the very moment they are needed in the factory production process, so they are instantly put to use. (2) a. Just in time system b. Distribution resource planning c. Kanban d. Materials resource planning Question 1.19 Which of the following is NOT a small or carton items in storage of materials? (2) a. High-rise shelving b. Modular storage drawers c. Carousel d. Block stacking Question 1.20 Which of the following is NOT an objective of materials handling? (2) a. To store goods in an appropriate manner, using the right tools and equipment. b. To minimise the distance travelled to the store or factory area. c. To provide uniform flow of the goods or materials. d. To anticipate materials requirements.