The Outsourcing of Distribution Functions as a Way of Cutting

question 191

Multiple Choice

The outsourcing of distribution functions as a way of cutting costs is becoming more common for Canadian and foreign companies. What are the outsourcing specialists who contract to handle distribution called?

• A) outsourcing alliances
• B) intermodal distributors
• C) third-party logistics firms
• D) supply chain coordinators

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Definitions:

FOH Volume Variance

A measurement in managerial accounting that compares the budgeted factory overhead for actual production volumes against the applied factory overhead based on standard costing.

FOH Budget Variance

The difference between the actual factory overhead costs incurred and the overhead costs allocated to production based on budgeted rates.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that do not change with the level of production, including salaries, rent, and insurance.

Labor Efficiency Variance

A discrepancy between the actual working hours and the expected standard hours, multiplied by the predetermined salary rate.