Question 1

What is the building-blocks concept? How is it applied to the handling of packaged goods?

Question 2

How can reducing packaging inefficiencies improve the performance of the logistics system?

Question 3

How do truckload operations differ from less-than- truckload operations?

Question 4

How do containers help to facilitate intermodal transportation?

Question 5

What are freight forwarders? How do they function? What services do they perform?

Question 6

What are the three primary factors that determine transportation rates?

Question 7

Distinguish between a commodity rate and a class rate.

Question 8

Discuss the four factors used in determining a product's freight classification.

Question 9

Discuss international terms of sale and Incoterms.

Question 10

Name the four methods of payment for international shipments. Which method is riskiest for the buyer? For the seller?