Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to Transportation

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to transportation costs?

• A)They are a significant portion of a firm's total supply chain expenses.
• B)They represent more than 80% of total logistics costs.
• C)They are not reflected in a company's financial statements.
• D)They discourage a firm from outsourcing.

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Definitions:

Inconsistency

The state of being in conflict or not matching up, often leading to errors or confusion within data or processes.

Independence

The state or condition of being free from dependence, influence, or control by others, whether it relates to countries, organizations, or individuals.

Isolation

The process of keeping a person, group, substance, or environment separate from others, often for the purpose of preventing the spread of contaminants or diseases.

Information Silos

Isolated islands of data or information managed by one department or unit within an organization that are not easily or fully accessible to other parts of the organization, leading to inefficiency.