In the Context of Supply Chain, Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the context of supply chain, which of the following statements is true of modes of transportation?

• A) Transportation by planes is the fastest mode but has low flexibility in handling.
• B) Pipelines offer the lowest on-time dependability and the lowest frequency of shipments.
• C) Marketers usually rely on a single mode of transportation.
• D) Ships offer the least flexibility in handling but the highest on-time dependability.

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Definitions:

Frequency

The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time.

Bottleneck Effect

Type of genetic drift; occurs when a majority of genotypes are prevented from participating in the production of the next generation as a result of a natural disaster or human interference.

Gene Pool

The total collection of genes within a population, representing the variety of genetic information available for traits and potential evolution.

Hardy-Weinberg Formula

A mathematical equation that predicts that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.