If it is executed well, intermodal shipping $\_\_\_\_\_$Utilizes a broker to ease the transactionLeverages the advantages of short$-$haul and long$-$haul transportationUses ocean for one of the legsFollows FOB terms Bookmark question for laterSlow steaming:Helps improve service levels for ocean shippers by using larger shipsReduces transportation speed, fuel consumption, and pollution for ocean shippingIs aimed mainly at reducing greenhouse gasesMakes boccoli mushy Bookmark question for laterA warehouse management system $($WMS$)$ links which of the following?Manufacturer, warehouse, and retailerWholesaler, distributor and retailerManufacturer and distributorMarketing, logistics$,$ and sales Bookmark question for laterCross$-$docking:Is also known as a flow$-$through warehouseMoves goods in and assorts shipments and sends them back out with no $($or very little$)$ storageWas perfected by WalmartAll of the above Bookmark question for laterNot all $3$PL relationships are created equal. Bookmark question for laterAs the value of a product increases, which of the following logistics costs also increase?Distribution costs and cost of lost salesCost of lost sales and inventory costsInventory costs and transportation costsTransportation costs and distribution costs Bookmark question for laterAmong the benefits of global logisticsa$.$ It has facilitated the creation of a truly global economyb. It has created more disposable income by creating access to goods that are $50\%$ cheaper today $($versus $1990)$c$.$ It has reduced global pollution levelsd. Both a and b