Business English | Logistics Vocabulary
Logistics Vocabulary Practice Exercise - Part 4
Supply Chain, Freight, Distribution and Logistics Systems
Interactive Business English Vocabulary Training
This exercise focuses on some of the most important core terms used in logistics and supply chain management. You will practise vocabulary connected with freight, warehousing, inventory, distribution, shipments, lead times, carriers, order fulfillment, tracking, customs clearance, third-party logistics, reverse logistics, cross-docking, last-mile delivery, just-in-time inventory and transportation management systems.
How to use the exercise:
Read each sentence and choose the correct logistics expression.
The correct answer will appear automatically in the sentence.
Correct answers are shown in green and incorrect answers in red.
Score: 0 / 20
Logistics Vocabulary - Questions 61-80
Choose the correct logistics word or expression
61. The entire
______
must be managed efficiently to avoid delays in production.
a) inventory
b) supply chain
c) shipment
62. The
______
was delayed due to inclement weather at the port.
a) freight
b) distribution
c) warehousing
63.
______
costs can significantly impact a company's bottom line.
a) carrier
b) shipment
c) warehousing
64. They must keep an accurate
______
to meet customer demand.
a) lead time
b) inventory
c) load capacity
65. The
______
of goods across multiple regions ensures timely delivery to all customers.
a) distribution
b) tracking
c) reverse logistics
66. The
______
is scheduled to arrive by the end of the week.
a) freight
b) order fulfillment
c) shipment
67. The time taken between the initiation and completion of a process is called
______.
a) distribution
b) lead time
c) warehousing
68. A
______
is a company or vehicle responsible for transporting goods.
a) carrier
b) shipment
c) inventory
69. Ensuring that customers receive the correct products on time is known as
______.
a) customs clearance
b) warehousing
c) order fulfillment
70. The maximum weight or volume a transportation vehicle can carry is called
______.
a) inventory
b) load capacity
c) freight
71. Monitoring the movement of goods during shipment is known as
______.
a) tracking
b) reverse logistics
c) lead time
72. The process of passing goods through customs so they can enter or leave a country is called
______.
a) reverse logistics
b) warehousing
c) customs clearance
73. Outsourcing logistics and supply chain management to another provider is referred to as
______.
a) bill of lading
b) third-party logistics (3PL)
c) customs clearance
74. The process of handling returns and recycling materials is called
______.
a) reverse logistics
b) last-mile delivery
c) shipment
75. A document issued by a carrier that details a shipment's contents and destination is known as a
______.
a) freight
b) order fulfillment
c) bill of lading (BOL)
76. The practice of unloading goods from an inbound vehicle and directly loading them onto an outbound vehicle is called
______.
a) inventory
b) cross-docking
c) warehousing
77. The final step of the delivery process where goods are transported from a distribution hub to the end customer is known as
______.
a) last-mile delivery
b) tracking
c) order fulfillment
78. A well-optimized
______
can reduce transportation costs and improve delivery times.
a) customs clearance
b) shipment
c) logistics network
79. The
______
inventory system reduces storage needs by ordering goods only as they are required.
a) warehousing
b) just-in-time (JIT)
c) lead time
80. The company implemented a
______
to streamline its shipping operations.
a) transportation management system (TMS)
b) shipment
c) load capacity