Please choose one answer and clearly identify the choice!!

Purchasing professional should ensure on-time delivery by answering below questions EXCEPT:

A::What is the distance between carrier and purchasing company?

B::What mode of transportation is most appropriate for a specific order?

C::Which supplier offers the best value?

D::What carrier is the best?

Logistics activities that are considered non-core have been, and continue to be, outsourced to third party logistics services (3PLs). Outsourcing or using (3PLs) has:

A::declined as transportation has been re-regulated.

B::increased as organizations focus on core competencies.

C::declined in popularity due to declining service provider performance.

D::become increasingly popular with small organizations, but not large ones.

In order to select the mode of transportation, purchasing professionals conduct a trade-off analysis between transportation, inventory, operating cost and response time. Goal is to minimize ___________ while providing desired level of __________ to customers

A::total cost; safety

B::total cost; responsiveness

C::total cost; freight rate

D::waiting time; responsiveness

The shipping term FOB stands for free on board, meaning that goods are delivered to a specified point with all transport charges paid. In FOB origin:

A::the buyer gains title of the goods when the carrier signs for the goods at point of destination.

B::the buyer gains title of the goods when the carrier signs for the goods at point of origin.

C::the seller has the responsibility for selecting the carrier.

D::the carrier holds title of the goods during transit.