Delivery And Transport Systems Flashcards
State factors to consider when choosing a delivery system
Cost Reliability Convenience Speed Type of goods being delivered Destination
Give 4 advantages to road transport
Fast over short distances
Relatively cheap
Goods loaded and unloaded once only thus reduces insurance costs
Not subject to timetables
State four disadvantages to road transport
Traffic
Bad weather
Slow over a long distance
Not suitable for big bulky products.
State four reasons why a good transport and delivery system is important
Safe and timely delivery of raw materials to maufacturers
Safe and timely delivery of finished goods to wholesalers retailers and consumers
Safe and efficient transportation of goods into and out of the country.
Easy access for all people to and from their place of work.
Give four advantages to rail transport
Fast over long distances
Suitable for cheap bulky goods
Not subject to traffic congestion
Reliable and safe
Give four disadvantages to rail transport
Usually subject to a timetable
Fixed route only
Must be used in conjunction with another means of transport
Expensive over short distances
Give four advantages to sea transport
Suitable for bulky goods
Cheap over long distances
Suitable for containers
There are many specialised ships for certain goods
Give four disadvantages to sea transport
Slow over a long distance
Must be used in conjunction with another means of transport
Subject to weather conditions
Usually subject to a timetable
Give four advantages to air transport
Fast over long distances
Suitable for small expensive goods
Safe
Give four disadvantages to air transport
Expensive over short distances
Subject to weather conditions
Unsuitable for bulky goods
Must be used in conjunction with another means of transport
Additional handling of goods can increase insurance costs.
What is a pipeline system
A system inter connected pipes which transport gases or liquids usually over a long distance,
Give two advantages to pipelines
Cheap to operate
Very good safety record
Give two disadvantages to pipelines
Expensive to set up
Suitable for gases and liquids only
Explain roll on/roll off (RO/RO)
Ferries are designed to let cars in and off and fully loaded trucks can drive on and off them.
Explain Load on/ Load off (LO/LO)
Ferries are ships designed to allow goods to be lifted onto and off them by ex. Cranes
