Answer of Contemporary Logistics

中国经济管理大学

学员教辅

小保罗·R·墨菲

《MBA当代物流学》习题辅导

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Logistics and the Supply Chain 1

Chapter 2: The Supply Chain Management Concept 23

Chapter 3: Logistics and Information Technology 43

Chapter 4: Demand Management, Order Management and Customer Service 62

Chapter 5: Protective Packaging and Materials Handling 81

Chapter 6: Transportation ………………………………………………………………… 98

Chapter 7: Transportation Management 115

Chapter 8: Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location 135

Chapter 9: Inventory Management 157

Chapter 10: Warehousing Management 182

Chapter 11: Procurement 201

Chapter 12: International Logistics 221

Chapter 13: Logistics Systems Controls 240

Chapter 14: Organizing and Analyzing Logistics Systems 260

PART II

ANSWERS TO END-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 1: LOGISTICS AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN

1. Did it surprise you that logistics can be such an important component in a country’s economic system? Why or why not?

它构成了一个国家至少10%的GDP、对于经济增长有很重要的作用

The answer to this question likely depends on a student’s prior exposure to logistics. A “typical” student in an undergraduate basic logistics course likely has had limited exposure to and knowledge about logistics and thus would likely be unaware as to logistics’ impact on a country’s economic system. As such, she/he might be pleasantly surprised to learn that logistics often accounts for at least 10% of a country’s GDP and also is important for economic growth and development.

2. Distinguish between possession, form, time, and place utility.

Possession utility refers to the value or usefulness that comes from a customer being able to take possession of a product and can be influenced by the relevant payment terms. Form utility refers to a product’s being in a form that (1) can be used by the customer and (2) is of value to the...