Question

The ________ has been established to identify uncertainty sources that can affect the risk exposure for logistics activities. a. Logistics Uncertainty Pyramid Model b. Department of Homeland Security c. Logistics Risk Factor d. Perfect Order

Answer 1

A) Logistics Uncertainty Pyramid Model

Step-by-step explanation:

The logistics uncertainty pyramid model is a supply chain management tool that is used to identify possible issues or problems related to uncertainty in logistics.

There are four sources of uncertainty: shipper, customer, carrier, and control system, and all of them are influenced by external environmental factors that cannot be controlled by any of them. By mapping a possible uncertainty issue against its source, the company can develop plans to improve this situation, since eliminating is extremely difficult due to external factors. This plans should also include some type of backup plan in case something really bad happens.

Answer 2

Logistics Uncertainty Pyramid Model

Step-by-step explanation:

The logistics uncertainty pyramid model is a tool that was first introduced by Vasco Sanchez-Rodrigues, Andrew Potter and Mohamed M. Naim for identifying the problem of uncertainty and then map the problem against their sources. Hence, the uncertainty can exist in five elements which are uncertainty associated with the shipper, customer, carrier, control system and external environment.