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SCM Final

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An ongoing cycle aimed at enhancing processes, products, or services systematically over time.

a)
One-time fix
b)
Continuous improvement
c)
Random enhancement
d)
Sporadic development
2.

Consider the cycle related to sourcing decisions. What is step 1.

a)

Evolving relationships: stores, DCs, factories

b)

Electronic connections with all parties

c)

Learn to support different store formats

d)

Empower network of many suppliers and producers

3.

Consider the cycle related to sourcing decisions. What is step 2.

a)

Evolving relationships: stores, DCs, factories

b)

Electronic connections with all parties

c)

Learn to support different store formats

d)

Empower network of many suppliers and producers

4.

Consider the cycle related to sourcing decisions. What is step 3.

a)

Evolving relationships: stores, DCs, factories

b)

Electronic connections with all parties

c)

Learn to support different store formats

d)

Empower network of many suppliers and producers

5.

Consider the cycle related to sourcing decisions. What is step 4.

a)

Evolving relationships: stores, DCs, factories

b)

Electronic connections with all parties

c)

Learn to support different store formats

d)

Empower network of many suppliers and producers

6.

What is a plan-o-gram?

a)
A type of diagram used in architecture
b)
A visual representation or diagram that shows the placement of products on shelves or displays in a retail store.
c)
A type of hologram used for advertising
d)
A type of graph used in mathematics
7.

Let's say you were going to create a boxed dinner plan-o-gram, what would be the variables?

a)

160 items

12ft of shelf space

7 shelves

Many brands: Kraft Hamburger Helper, Lipton, Suddenly Salad, etc

b)

1 item

2 ft of shelf space

1 shelf

1 Brand (e.g., Kraft)

c)

50 items

10 ft of shelf space

2 shelves

5 brands (Kraft, GM, Lipton, Suddenly Salad, and Ragu)

d)

10 items

6 ft of shelf space

1 shelf

Only competing brands (Kraft, General Mills, Hamburger Helper)

8.

(T/F) Technology is about what we can do with it, not building technology just to have it.

a)
False
b)
True
9.

(T/F) Technology enables "always virtual" connections

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A continuous stream of feedback guides a system through an ever changing environment towards its goal

a)

Linear feedback

b)

Self Adjusting Feedback Loop

c)
Intermittent feedback
d)
A one-time feedback loop
11.

The self adjusting feedback loop has 3 interrelated goals. Goal 1 is:

a)

Real Time Visibility

b)

Authority to Act

c)

Stake in the Outcome

d)

Operations Planning

12.

The self adjusting feedback loop has 3 interrelated goals. Goal 2 is:

a)

Real Time Visibility

b)

Authority to Act

c)

Stake in the Outcome

d)

Operations Planning

13.

The self adjusting feedback loop has 3 interrelated goals. Goal 3 is:

a)

Real Time Visibility

b)

Authority to Act

c)

Stake in the Outcome

d)

Operations Planning

14.

Another way to think about the 3 goals in a self adjusting feedback loop is:

a)

Observe - Act - Win

b)

Learn - Develop - Decide

c)

Decide - Plan - Do

d)

Find - Communicate - Fix

15.

In a self-adjusting feedback loop. Real time visibility is related to:

a)

Technology

b)

Process

c)

People

d)

Operations

16.

In a self-adjusting feedback loop, Authority to act is related to:

a)

Technology

b)

Process

c)

People

d)

Operations

17.

In a self-adjusting feedback loop, Stake in the Outcome is related to:

a)

Technology

b)

Process

c)

People

d)

Operations

18.

Coordination of activities to direct and control an enterprise’s end to end supply chain to prevent or limit the negative impacts supply chain have on your customers

a)

Supply Chain

Risk Management

b)

Supply Chain

Matrix Design

c)

Supply Chain

Feedback Loop

d)

Supply Chain Logistics

19.

Risk related to potential uncertainties, vulnerabilities, or challenges associated with the planning phase of a product or a process

a)

Design Risk

b)

Quality Risk

c)

Cost Risk

d)

Financial Risk

e)

Supply Risk

20.

Risk related to the potential for substandard products or services due to inconsistencies, defects, or failures in meeting specified standards, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential financial losses.

a)

Design Risk

b)

Quality Risk

c)

Cost Risk

d)

Financial Risk

e)

Supply Risk

21.

The possibility of unforeseen or uncontrollable factors impacting the expenses associated with the sourcing, production, transportation, or storage of goods or services, potentially leading to budget overruns, reduced profitability, or financial strain.

a)

Design Risk

b)

Quality Risk

c)

Cost Risk

d)

Financial Risk

e)

Supply Risk

22.

Risk associated with the accessibility or presence of required resources, products, or components within the supply chain.

a)

Design Risk

b)

Quality Risk

c)

Availability Risk

d)

Financial Risk

e)

Supply Risk

23.

Any risk that affects the entire supply chain's ability to deliver products or services to customers, including risks related to suppliers, logistics, demand fluctuations, geopolitical events, natural disasters, regulatory changes, or economic uncertainties. Considers a wider range of potential disruptions beyond just the availability of specific components or resources.

a)

Design Risk

b)

Legal Risk

c)

Availability Risk

d)

Financial Risk

e)

Supply Risk

24.

Risk that relates to the potential for negative consequences or liabilities arising from non-compliance with laws, regulations, or contractual obligations.

a)

Design Risk

b)

Legal Risk

c)

Availability Risk

d)

Financial Risk

e)

Supply Risk

25.

Risk that relates to the potential challenges or difficulties that may arise during the process of producing a product.

a)

Design Risk

b)

Legal Risk

c)

Availability Risk

d)

Manufacturability Risk

e)

Supply Risk

26.

Risk that relates to the potential adverse impacts that can arise from various operational activities or decisions. These can be related to pollution, sustainability, resource depletion, EPA regulatory compliance.

a)

Health Risk

b)

Legal Risk

c)

Environmental Risk

d)

Safety Risk

e)

Supply Risk

27.

Risk that relates to potential threats to workers' well-being, product safety, and public health.

a)

Health Risk

b)

Legal Risk

c)

Environmental Risk

d)

Safety Risk

e)

Supply Risk

28.

Risk that relates to potential threats to workers' well-being, product safety, and public health.

a)

Health Risk

b)

Legal Risk

c)

Environmental Risk

d)

Safety Risk

e)

Supply Risk

29.

Taking proactive measures to stop potential risks from occurring or minimizing their likelihood

a)

Risk prevention

b)

Risk Management

c)

Risk Matrix

d)

Supply Chain Risk

30.

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that have already emerged or are unavoidable

a)

Risk prevention

b)

Risk Management

c)

Risk Matrix

d)

Supply Chain Risk

31.

In a risk matrix, the intersection of likelihood and consequence helps determine:

a)

The potential impact of the risk

b)

The probability of occurrence

c)

The risk mitigation strategies

d)

The historical trend of the risk

32.

Which of the following describes the typical layout of a risk matrix?

a)

A scatter plot with risk categories on the x-axis and mitigation plans on the y-axis

b)

A grid with likelihood levels on one axis and consequence levels on the other

c)

A chart depicting the financial impact of risks

d)

A timeline showing the evolution of risks over time

33.

What is the primary purpose of using a risk matrix?

a)

To eliminate all risks within an organization

b)

To provide a visual representation of potential risks

c)

To prioritize risks based on their likelihood and impact

d)

To ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards

34.

(T/F) The pandemic revealed that supplier diversification increased risks and added complexity.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

(T/F) Natural disasters are the number one cause of potential disruptions.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Decisions about strategic business unit’s long term goals for sustained competitive advantage

a)
Strategic planning
b)
Financial planning
c)
Operational planning
d)
Tactical planning
37.

Implementation of the strategic plan. It is the tactics, policies, processes, timelines, and budgets, to achieve the plan.

a)
Strategic planning
b)
Financial planning
c)
Operational planning
d)
Tactical planning
38.

Day to day work to meet the tactical goals

a)
Strategic planning
b)
Financial planning
c)
Operational planning
d)
Tactical planning
39.

Which of these is long term? (beyond two years)

a)
Strategic planning
b)
Financial planning
c)
Operational planning
d)
Tactical planning
40.

Which of these is medium term? (1-2 years)

a)
Strategic planning
b)
Financial planning
c)
Operational planning
d)
Tactical planning
41.

Which of these is short term? (day to day, less than a year)

a)
Strategic planning
b)
Financial planning
c)
Operational planning
d)
Tactical planning
42.

Which of these roles would be considered a strategic role?

a)

Chief operations officer (COO)

b)

Warehouse manager

c)

Buyer

d)

Account Manager

43.

Which of these roles would be considered to be a tactical role?

a)

Chief Logistics Officer

b)

Port operations manager

c)

Contracts speciialist

d)

3PL Broker

44.

What is the most common degree for a tactical level manager

a)

PhD

b)

MBA

c)

BS

d)

MA

45.

Which of these is an operations role?

a)

Chief Supply Chain Officer

b)

Purchasing Manager

c)

Transportation Manager

d)

Supply chain analyst

46.

Which SCM Job type is typically in an office environment?

a)

Planning

b)

Operations

47.

Which SCM Job type is typically in DC facilities?

a)

Planning

b)

Operations

48.

Which SCM job category is responsible for inventory control and demand forecasting?

a)

Planning

b)

Operations

49.

Which SCM job category is involved in the day to day management of people and flow of products

a)

Planning

b)

Operations

50.

What is the ratio of supply chain jobs to available professionals?

a)

Between 6:1 to 9:1

b)

Between 2:1 to 3:1

c)

Between 10:1 to 12:1

d)

Between 9:1 to 11:1

51.

How many manufacturing jobs will be unfulfilled by 2030 in the U.S.?

a)

2.1M

b)

1.2M

c)

4.2M

d)

8.4M

52.

Which of the following is a contributing factor to the SC Talent Gap?

a)

Static Skill Requirements

b)

Aging workforce

c)

High diversity

d)

Dangerous profession

53.

A set of three or more organizations directly linked by one or more of the upstream and downstream flows of products, services, finances, and information from a source to a customer

a)
a demand chain
b)
a supply chain
c)
a distribution network
d)
a production line
54.

The art and science of integrating the flows or products, information, and financials through the entire supply pipeline from the suppliers supplier to the customer’s customer

a)
Supply chain management
b)
Inventory management
c)
Logistics
d)
Customer relationship management
55.

Getting the right product to the right customer

a)

Logistics

b)

Transportation

c)

Distribution

d)

Component Support

56.

A global association dedicated to advancing the supply chain management profession. It serves as a platform for professionals involved in various aspects of supply chain management to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other.

a)

Council of SCM Professionals (CSCMP)

b)

Society for Logistics and Operations (SLO)

c)

Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

d)

SCM Board of Professionals (SCMBP)

57.

That part of the supply chain that process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumptions in order to meet customer requirements

a)
Accounting
b)
Marketing
c)
Human Resources
d)
Logistics
58.

Which is more strategic, logistics or SCM?

a)

Logistics

b)

Supply Chain Management

59.

Which is broader, logistics or SCM?

a)

Logistics

b)

Supply Chain Management

60.

Which is more tactical, logistics or SCM?

a)

Logistics

b)

Supply Chain Management

61.

All the money in SCM goes to:

a)

transportation

b)

human resources (headcount)

c)

marketing expenses

d)
designated projects and expenses