Which of the Following Statements About Routing Reports Is True

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about routing reports is true?

• A) A routing report is usually filed monthly and submitted to the manager.
• B) Companies usually require route reports even if no overnight travel is involved.
• C) Salespeople are seldom asked to specify times and accounts on routing reports.
• D) Routing reports allow sales managers to know where salespeople are located.
• E) Most companies allow very little latitude for salespeople in routing.

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Definitions:

Mode of Transportation

Different methods by which goods and services are moved from one location to another, such as by truck, train, ship, or airplane.

Private Fleet

A company-owned set of vehicles that are used for the transport of goods and materials for the company’s own operations, as opposed to relying on third-party carriers.

Milk Runs

A delivery method where a single vehicle collects loads from several suppliers, reducing transportation costs and improving efficiency.

Logistical Distance

A concept that considers not just the physical distance goods must travel, but also the time, cost, and complexity associated with moving goods from origin to destination.