Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management MCQ 4

Question 1

Which transportation mode typically offers the lowest cost per ton-mile for bulk commodities shipped over long distances within the US?

Accepted Answer

Rail

Answer

Rail transport has very low cost per ton-mile for high-volume, heavy, or bulk commodities over long distances due to fuel efficiency and high capacity.

Question 2

The Kraljic Matrix classifies purchased items based on two dimensions. What are they?

Accepted Answer

Profit impact and supply risk

Answer

The Kraljic Matrix plots items on profit impact (spend significance) versus supply risk (supply market complexity) to guide sourcing strategy.

Question 3

Which supply chain model is best described as a network where one focal company coordinates multiple tiers of suppliers and distributors?

Accepted Answer

Multi-echelon supply chain

Answer

A multi-echelon supply chain has multiple levels (tiers) of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers linked in a coordinated network.

Question 4

What is the key operational principle behind a 'pull' production system?

Accepted Answer

Production is triggered only by actual customer demand or consumption signals

Answer

In a pull system, production and replenishment are initiated by real demand signals rather than forecasts, reducing overproduction and inventory buildup.

Question 5

Which term describes the practice of grouping shipments from multiple suppliers at a consolidation point to fill a single container or truck?

Accepted Answer

Freight consolidation

Answer

Freight consolidation combines smaller shipments from multiple origins into a single larger shipment to reduce per-unit transportation costs.

Supply Chain Management Practice Test

Supply Chain Management Practice Test

Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management MCQ 4