18. Which of the following is NOT a basic type of distribution center? A. Cross-

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18. Which of the following is NOT a basic type of distribution center? A. Cross-docking distribution center B. Break-bulk distribution center C. Finished goods distribution center. D. Consolidation distribution center. 19. When a distribution center immediately sorts large incoming shipments into smaller lots and into empty waiting trucks, this is called A freight forwarding. B. breaking bulk c. cross-docking. D. none of the above. 20. Which of the following is NOT a common function performed by a warehouse or distribution center? A. Final assembly and product testing B. Storage of a raw material used in production. C. Labeling and pricing of products D. Collection point for returned products. 21. Which of the following statements concerning logistics networks is NOT correct? A. Network design decisions are strategic because they can impact the competitive ability of the firm. B. Typically logistics networks start with the warehouses, then show shipping to distribution centers, which in turn ship to customers. C. The two primary logistics network decisions are the number of warehouses needed and where they should be located. D. Network design decisions affect both logistics cost and delivery time to customers

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18. Cross-Docking Distribution center are not a common type of distribution center. Option A is correct. It just unloads material from incoming trucks and directly load these material into inbound trucks or cars. They have no space for storage at the center.

19. Correct answer is C. Cross Docking distribution center immediately loads large material into small trucks.

20. It is not mandatory that distribution center or warehouse serves as a collection point for returned products. Products may be returned to the center and then come to the warehouse. Correct option is D.

21. Typically logistics networks do not start with the warehouse. Option B is right. This statement is not correct regarding logistics networks. Logistics network is concerned with all the aspects of taking the final product from seller to the buyer and it involves planning, warehousing, distributing, etc.  

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