The "Best" Mode of Transportation to Use in Moving Industrial

question 88

Multiple Choice

The "best" mode of transportation to use in moving industrial products to customers is:

• A)rail.
• B)air.
• C)truck.
• D)barge.
• E)dependent upon cost, service and investment tradeoffs.

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Definitions:

Automation

The technology by which a process or procedure is performed without human assistance.

Low-Cost Leadership

A competitive strategy where a company becomes the most cost-efficient producer in its industry, often allowing for lower pricing to customers.

Chemical Waste

Waste that is made from harmful chemicals and is often a by-product of manufacturing processes, laboratory experiments, and cleanup operations.

Research and Development

The iterative process of systematic work aimed at increasing knowledge to develop new products or improve existing ones.