Logistics and distribution MCQs Food science December 27, 2025August 5, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary goal of logistics in the food industry? (A) To ensure timely and efficient delivery of food products (B) To enhance product packaging (C) To increase marketing reach (D) To improve supplier relationships 2. Which of the following is a key component of a logistics management system? (A) Product design (B) Customer service (C) Marketing strategy (D) Transportation management 3. What does âcold chain managementâ refer to in food logistics? (A) Handling logistics for products with high demand (B) Managing the transportation of non-perishable goods (C) Managing the storage and transport of frozen foods to maintain quality (D) Coordinating between multiple suppliers 4. Which document is commonly used to track the movement of goods in the distribution process? (A) Invoice (B) Delivery Note (C) Purchase Order (D) Sales Contract 5. What is âinventory turnoverâ? (A) The process of ordering new inventory (B) The amount of inventory held at any given time (C) The ratio of how often inventory is sold and replaced over a period (D) The time taken to receive inventory from suppliers 6. Which term describes the process of moving goods from a warehouse to a retail store? (A) Distribution (B) Warehousing (C) Procurement (D) Inventory Management 7. What is the purpose of a âlogistics networkâ? (A) To manage supplier relationships (B) To oversee marketing campaigns (C) To design packaging materials (D) To coordinate the movement of goods from suppliers to customers through a network of facilities and transport 8. What does âlast-mile deliveryâ refer to? (A) The first stage of the supply chain (B) The initial stage of transporting goods from the warehouse (C) The process of sorting and packing goods (D) The final stage of the logistics process where goods are delivered to the end customer 9. Which of the following is a common method for ensuring product quality during transportation? (A) Reducing delivery frequency (B) Increasing packaging material (C) Using temperature-controlled vehicles (D) Extending delivery times 10. What is âdemand forecastingâ used for in logistics? (A) To determine the quantity of products to be manufactured (B) To predict future customer demand to optimize inventory levels and distribution (C) To assess supplier performance (D) To design packaging materials 11. What does âorder fulfillmentâ involve? (A) Managing marketing campaigns (B) Designing new products (C) Negotiating supplier contracts (D) Processing and shipping customer orders 12. Which term describes the management of goods stored in a warehouse before distribution? (A) Inventory Management (B) Supply Chain Management (C) Distribution Management (D) Logistics Planning 13. What is âcross-dockingâ? (A) The process of packaging products for shipment (B) The method of sorting and storing goods in a warehouse (C) The process of transferring goods directly from inbound to outbound transportation without storage (D) The procedure for handling damaged goods 14. Which factor is most important for optimizing warehouse operations? (A) Location of the warehouse (B) Number of employees (C) Number of suppliers (D) Efficiency in inventory management and order picking 15. What does âsupply chain visibilityâ refer to? (A) The frequency of supplier audits (B) The number of suppliers involved in the supply chain (C) The transparency and accessibility of data throughout the supply chain (D) The cost of transportation 16. Which type of distribution network uses multiple warehouses to store goods closer to customers? (A) Decentralized Distribution (B) Centralized Distribution (C) Cross-docking (D) Direct Shipping 17. What is âreverse logisticsâ? (A) The process of handling returns, recycling, and disposal of products (B) The initial shipping of products from the supplier to the warehouse (C) The movement of goods from one warehouse to another (D) The management of inventory in a warehouse 18. Which term describes the use of data and analytics to improve logistics and distribution efficiency? (A) Predictive Analytics (B) Logistics Optimization (C) Supply Chain Integration (D) Demand Forecasting 19. What is âwarehouse management systemâ (WMS)? (A) A system for managing supplier contracts (B) A method for designing warehouse layout (C) A software system that manages and controls warehouse operations (D) A tool for analyzing market trends 20. Which of the following is a benefit of using automated warehousing systems? (A) Improved accuracy and efficiency in inventory handling (B) Higher operational costs (C) Increased manual labor (D) Reduced storage capacity