A Shining Green Standard

The flow of goods and materials into a manufacturing facility should be efficient and reliable. And green. Green? Green is nice, but is it possible? Green is not only possible, but is the standard at Volkswagen Phaeton of Germany. The Phaeton is a luxury sedan marketed by Volkswagen worldwide and is named for the Greek god Phoebus, the "Shining-one".

In a city famous for its operetta, WWII bombing scars, heritage, and royalty,Volkswagen's Phaeton assembly plant is now making Dresden, Germany famous for one more reason: going green. The transportation of goods throughout the city to the Volkswagen manufacturing facility is a model for efficient and environmentally sound transportation. From electric-powered cargo trams in the city, to driverless, battery-operated trolleys controlled by magnets beneath the floor in the factory, the green goal at Volkswagen is achieved.

By avoiding air pollution and congestion, costs and inefficiencies are removed from the Phaeton supply chain. And through this commitment, Volkswagen becomes a "Shining-one" too: a shining example of what is possible when you stick to a green initiative.

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Sample Test Question: Task 2-B-2

When selecting a mode of transportation, the supply management professional should consider all of the following:

A) Types of goods, which transportation mode best meets the organization's needs, delivery requirements, organizational requirements
B) Types of goods, which transportation mode best meets the organization's needs, relationships with third-party logistic providers, organizational requirements
C) Types of goods, relationships with third-party logistic providers, delivery requirements, organizational requirements
D) Types of goods, which transportation mode best meets the organization's needs, delivery requirements, relationships with third-party logistic providers