The Most Important Factors in Determining an Optimal Mode of Transportation

question 36

Multiple Choice

The most important factors in determining an optimal mode of transportation for foreign markets are the value-to-volume ratio, perishability of the product, and:

• A)the cost of transportation.
• B)intermodal ratio.
• C)total cost ratio to inventory and warehousing expense.
• D)the cost of insurance.
• E)the distance to speed relationship.

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