"Business Logistics Chapter 2": HTML5 Crossword

Across

5. ____ carriers are characterized by low fixed costs and high variable costs (5)
8. In a nodes and links scenario, ____ is the link between fixed facilities (14)
9. ___ carriers have the fastest transit times but rates are highest (3,0)
14. Motor carriers have high ___ (13)
16. ___ is one of carrier selection determinants (8)
18. ___ time and reliability can be a competitive advantage (7)

Down

1. ___ is a large volume system and own rights of way (9)
2. ____ is not suitable for general transportation (9)
3. ____ customers’ inventory costs is an advantage of transit time and reliability (6)
4. ___ reduces theft, damage, multiple handling costs and intermodal transfer time (16)
6. General cargo ships have self contained ____ for loading and unloading goods (6)
7. ___ is one of the factors influencing transportation costs (7)
10. The common carrier is the ____ of the transportation industry (8)
11. ___ are specially designed for liquid cargo (7)
12. Transportation is the ___ link connecting the firm to its suppliers and customers (8)
13. ___ transportation is the largest component of total physical distribution costs (8)
15. Large _____ ships can handle up to 15,000 containers (9)
17. Transportation also adds value to the product by providing time and place ____ for the firm’s goods (7)