Supply Chain Management Quiz

What does supply chain management recognize beyond logistics?

• Only finance

• Marketing and manufacturing practices

• Only customer support

• Only transportation methods

What is the primary purpose of a supply chain?

• To eliminate suppliers

• To focus solely on logistics

• To maximize customer value and meet expectations

• To minimize costs only

Which of the following is NOT a type of inventory mentioned?

• Raw materials

• Service inventories

• Finished services

• Work-in-process inventories

What is a challenge faced by the purchasing department in hospitality?

• Raw material costs and spoilage

• High employee turnover

• Lack of customer feedback

• Overstaffing

What type of inventory includes livestock and vegetables?

• Work-in-process inventories

• Raw materials

• Service inventories

• Finished goods

What does the tactical level of supply chain decisions focus on?

• Day-to-day operations

• Financial forecasting

• Long-term strategic planning

• Short- and medium-term decisions

Which of the following is a factor that complicates supply chain design?

• Simple product offerings

• Static customer demand

• Consistent supplier relationships

• Complex network of facilities

What is the operational level responsible for?

• Long-term strategic decisions

• Daily processes and planning

• Supplier negotiations

• Market trend analysis

What is a common practice to reduce raw material costs in hospitality?

• Bulk purchasing

• Increasing prices

• Reducing inventory

• Single sourcing

What is the main focus of service inventories?

• Supplier relationships

• Amount of service provided over time

• Quality control

• Cost reduction