Exercise 1 – Supply Chain & Logistics Processes

The company’s ________ team negotiated a better deal for raw materials.

• Procurement

• Marketing

• Logistics

• Finance

Strategic ________ ensures the business chooses reliable suppliers at the best price.

• Purchasing

• Marketing

• Recruitment

• Branding

Rising fuel prices have increased the overall cost of ________.

• Transportation

• Education

• Healthcare

• Communication

Without regular ________, the machines would quickly break down.

• Maintenance

• Decoration

• Celebration

• Replacement

The new warehouse will improve the speed and efficiency of our product ________.

• Distribution

• Decoration

• Consumption

• Production

Effective ________ prevents both overstocking and stock shortages.

• Inventory Management

• Sales Forecasting

• Customer Service

• Product Marketing

The store manager relies on accurate ________ to know when to reorder items.

• Stock Control

• Sales Reports

• Customer Feedback

• Advertising

The fragile items require temperature-controlled ________ before shipping.

• Storage

• Packaging

• Labeling

• Inspection

We hired a ________ company to arrange customs clearance for our goods.

• Freight Forwarding

• Catering

• Advertising

• Software Development

The customer was pleased with the fast and reliable home ________ service.

• Delivery

• Cooking

• Painting

• Gardening