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Supply Chain & Logistics Flashcards

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  1. In LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping, dimensional weight pricing is triggered when:

    Answer: Package density is below the carrier's threshold (typically 10-12 PCF)

    When a package's density falls below the carrier's minimum (usually 10–12 pounds per cubic foot), dimensional weight billing applies to capture revenue for space consumed.

  2. Which packaging design change most effectively reduces the Damage Per Hundred (DPH) rate in a distribution system?

    Answer: Increasing top-to-bottom compression strength of the shipping case

    Increasing compression strength (ECT or BCT) of the shipping case directly resists stacking forces in transport and warehousing, reducing damage rates.

  3. A packaging engineer evaluating Total Landed Cost should include all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Consumer retail price markup

    Total Landed Cost covers all costs to get a product to a destination (materials, freight, duties, warehousing) but does not include downstream retail pricing decisions.

  4. The '4PL' (Fourth-Party Logistics) model differs from 3PL by:

    Answer: Managing and integrating multiple 3PL providers under one contract

    A 4PL acts as a supply chain integrator, managing and coordinating multiple 3PLs and technology systems on behalf of the client.

  5. When designing packaging for a Just-In-Time (JIT) supply chain, which characteristic is most important?

    Answer: Consistent, predictable pack dimensions to enable precise inventory planning

    JIT systems require highly predictable quantities and pack sizes to synchronize production scheduling with near-zero inventory buffers.

  6. ISO 3394 specifies standard footprint dimensions for packaging used in the supply chain primarily to:

    Answer: Ensure modular fit on standard pallets and in transport vehicles

    ISO 3394 establishes modular packaging footprint dimensions (600×400mm and subdivisions) that align with standard pallet sizes to maximize cube utilization.

  7. Which supply chain risk is MOST directly mitigated by serialization and track-and-trace packaging systems?

    Answer: Counterfeit product infiltration and diversion

    Serialized packaging with unique identifiers enables product authentication at each supply chain node, detecting counterfeit or diverted goods.