WorksheetsSCM S1 Supply Chain Management
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does Supply Chain Management (SCM) primarily focus on?
Human resource policies
Product design aesthetics
Coordination of procurement, operations, logistics, and marketing
Digital advertising strategies
Which of the following is NOT a key component of SCM?
Procurement
Logistics
Social media marketing
Operations
What is a primary goal of inventory management?
Maximize packaging variety
Minimize warehouse lighting cost
Ensure the right product is available at the right time and place
Eliminate all inventory
Which inventory type includes products being manufactured but not yet completed?
Raw materials
Finished goods
Damaged goods
Work-in-progress (WIP)
Which KPI measures how quickly inventory is sold and replaced?
Profit margin
Fill rate
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Order cycle time
Which company is known for using AI and robotics to optimize its inventory system?
IKEA
Zappos
Amazon
Samsung
What does Amazon use to pre-position inventory near customers?
Manual ordering
Blockchain
Predictive analytics
Outsourcing
Which delivery model ships directly from manufacturer to customer?
3PL
Dropshipping
In-house fulfillment
Bulk shipping
Which is a key risk of relying solely on global supply chains?
More local partnerships
Reduced branding costs
Exposure to geopolitical disruptions
Increased domestic sales
What concept involves building backup sourcing closer to operations?
Global optimization
Nearshoring
Outsourcing
Franchising
What is a major outcome of port congestion?
Faster customs processing
Decrease in fuel use
Delays and shipment backlogs
Increased supplier diversity
Which strategy contributes most to supply chain resilience?
Single sourcing
Predictive analytics
Increasing product prices
Eliminating safety stock
What was a result of the Suez Canal blockage in 2021?
A record trade surplus
Delays impacting $9.6 billion of goods per day
Higher consumer trust in maritime shipping
Boost in air freight usage only
How does Toyota’s supply chain demonstrate resilience?
It only sources locally
It eliminated safety stock
It added geographically dispersed suppliers
It uses blockchain exclusively
Which technology helps trace product origins in food supply chains?
IoT
Blockchain
Robotics
VR
What do Kiva robots help Amazon achieve?
Product testing
Warehouse automation
Marketing analytics
Customer feedback tracking
Which company uses blockchain to trace mangoes and greens?
Amazon
Apple
Walmart
Zara
What is the role of “chaotic storage” in Amazon warehouses?
Store similar items together
Reduce confusion
Maximize space and locate items faster
Prevent theft
Which challenge increased due to higher oil prices and labor shortages?
Tariffs
Transportation costs
Order size
Retail shelf space
What is a key takeaway from the COVID-19 supply chain crisis?
SCM is only about efficiency
Lean inventory works in all conditions
Supply chain resilience is essential
Automation eliminates all risk
