Transportation Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the primary role of transportation in supply chains?
Physical movement of goods between origin and destination points
Transportation links supply chain partners that are geographically separate and creates time and place utility (value).
What percentage of USBLC costs is attributed to transportation?
60%
USBLC stands for United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What are the three types of motor carriers?
- Truckload (TL)
- Less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Small parcel
Which mode of transportation is primarily used for long-distance movement of low-value goods?
Railroads
What are the two types of railroads?
- Linehaul
- Shortline
What are the two types of air carriers?
- Combination
- Air cargo
What is the significance of the Panama Canal?
Connects the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean
What are the benefits of intermodal transportation?
- Greater accessibility
- Overall cost efficiency
- Global trade facilitation
What is the unique characteristic of pipelines in transportation?
Moves liquids and gases through fixed equipment in high volumes
What does ‘FOB’ mean in transportation terms?
Free-on-board
What are the key factors in carrier selection?
- Geographic coverage
- Transit time average and reliability
- Freight rates
- Equipment availability and capacity
- Product protection
What is the typical target for on-time delivery in transportation?
> 95%
True or False: Trucks move 80% of all US freight.
True
What are the top critical issues facing the trucking industry in 2023?
- Economy
- Truck Parking
- Fuel Prices
- Driver Shortage
- Driver Compensation
- Lawsuit Abuse Reform
- Driver Distractions
- Driver Retention
- Delays at Customer Facilities
- Zero-emission vehicles
Fill in the blank: The _______ is known as the ‘Father of Containerization.’
Malcolm McLean
What are the primary activities involved in transportation planning?
- Modal selection
- Carrier selection
- Negotiating rates
What is the formula for calculating the Perfect Delivery Index?
On-Time % × Damage-Free % × Billing Accuracy %
What are the two main types of water carriers?
- For-Hire
- Specialized
What is the average shipment distance for for-hire motor carriers?
325 miles
What are the major economic impacts of efficient transportation?
- Increases supply chain competitiveness
- Influences supply chain design
- Affects strategy development and total cost management
What are the growth drivers for intermodal transportation?
- Development of standardized containers
- Better information systems
- New generations of ocean vessels, railcars, and truck trailers
What are the types of Motor Carrier Trailers
Dry Van, Refrigerated, Flatbed, Step deck, & Double Drop
How many lbs is TL, LTL, and Parcel
> 15,000 lbs
<15,000 lbs
<150 lbs
What are top critical issues facing the trucking industry in 2023-24?
Economy & Truck Parking
