The Use of a Freight Forwarder That Consolidates Shipments from Several

question 138

True/False

The use of a freight forwarder that consolidates shipments from several organizations into efficient lot sizes usually increases transit time and sometimes raises shipping costs.

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Definitions:

Finishing Department

A section of a manufacturing company where goods are completed and prepared for sale.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated overhead rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the period begins.

Machine-Hours

A measurement of the amount of time machines are in operation, used to allocate machine-related costs to products.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Cost

Expenses related to manufacturing that do not change with the level of production, such as rent, salaries, and depreciation on equipment.