Marshall Manufacturing Wants to Ship a Large Quantity of Its

question 170

Multiple Choice

Marshall Manufacturing wants to ship a large quantity of its goods across the country. They have contacted Get Gone Shipping, Inc., to find out what the shipment would cost. Get Gone has shown Marshall how it can arrange to use a combination of barges, trains, and trucks to complete the shipment at a low cost. Get Gone's strategy is an example of

• A) online shipping.
• B) intermodal shipping.
• C) supply chain shipping.
• D) multilevel distribution.

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Definitions:

Mixed Costs

Costs comprising both constant and fluctuating elements, altering in aggregate with activity levels yet not in direct correlation.

Per Unit Basis

Calculations or measurements made by dividing the total by the number of units to find the amount corresponding to a single unit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent and salaries.

Activity

An action or task that is part of a process or program, often contributing to achieving a goal or outcome.