CLP CLP Risk Management & Sustainability 1

Question 1

Which strategy involves sourcing the same component from multiple suppliers to reduce supply chain risk?

Accepted Answer

Dual or multi-sourcing

Answer

Dual or multi-sourcing distributes purchasing across two or more suppliers to mitigate the risk of supply disruption from a single source.

Question 2

A business continuity plan (BCP) in logistics is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure critical logistics operations continue during disruptions

Answer

A BCP outlines procedures and resources needed to maintain essential logistics functions during and after a significant disruption.

Question 3

What does supply chain visibility primarily help organizations manage?

Accepted Answer

Risks by tracking goods and identifying potential disruptions in real time

Answer

Supply chain visibility enables organizations to monitor shipment status and inventory levels in real time, allowing faster response to emerging risks.

Question 4

Carbon footprint reduction in logistics is most directly achieved by:

Accepted Answer

Optimizing transportation routes and shifting to fuel-efficient modes

Answer

Route optimization and modal shifts to more fuel-efficient transportation directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from logistics operations.

Question 5

A risk heat map in supply chain management is used to:

Accepted Answer

Visualize and prioritize risks by likelihood and impact

Answer

A risk heat map plots identified risks on a matrix of likelihood versus impact to help prioritize mitigation efforts.

(CLP) Certified Logistics Professional Practice Test

(CLP) Certified Logistics Professional Practice Test

CLP CLP Risk Management & Sustainability 1