CPP Supply Chain & Logistics Management 2

Question 1

Which logistics concept refers to the reverse flow of products from consumers back through the supply chain for returns, recycling, or disposal?

Accepted Answer

Reverse logistics

Answer

Reverse logistics manages the return flow of goods from end consumers back upstream for recovery, recycling, refurbishment, or proper disposal.

Question 2

A packaging manager discovers that damage rates spike when a product is transferred between carriers. Which supply chain weak point does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient intermodal transfer packaging design

Answer

Damage occurring at carrier transfer points typically points to packaging not engineered to withstand the shock and vibration stresses unique to intermodal handling.

Question 3

In supply chain management, what does 'VMI' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Vendor-Managed Inventory

Answer

Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain arrangement where the supplier monitors and replenishes the buyer's stock levels rather than the buyer placing orders.

Question 4

Which packaging attribute is MOST critical when designing for cross-docking distribution centers?

Accepted Answer

Unit load stability for rapid transfer without storage

Answer

Cross-docking moves goods directly from receiving to shipping with minimal storage, so packaging must form stable, easily-handled unit loads that survive rapid transfer.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) on packaging?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify each logistics unit for traceability throughout the supply chain

Answer

The SSCC is an 18-digit GS1 code that uniquely identifies each shipping unit, enabling end-to-end traceability and automated handling throughout the supply chain.

(CPP) Certified Packaging Professional Practice Test

(CPP) Certified Packaging Professional Practice Test

CPP Supply Chain & Logistics Management 2