SCM exam 3 quizzes practice test

Does an effective supplier certification program increase time spent on incoming inspections?

No, it typically reduces inspection time. (False)

Can award-winning suppliers be exempt from audits and certification programs?

No, they still require oversight. (False)

What type of decision-making control supports successful supplier relationships?

Equal control between buyer and supplier. (True)

Does a strong supplier partnership require a tactical perspective?

No, it requires a strategic perspective. (False)

What is ISO 14000?

A widely accepted environmental management certification standard. (True)

What is NOT a key to developing successful supply partnerships?

Individualized Objectives

Which is NOT a benefit of supplier certification?

Increasing the supplier base

What is the name of the continuous improvement process?

Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA)

What is the process of evaluating supplier quality systems to eliminate inspections?

Supplier Certification

Which is NOT a good candidate for SRM?

Suppliers that provide lesser quantities of crucial products/services

Does LEAN rely on safety stock to manage supply variability?

No, LEAN aims to minimize inventory. (False)

What is the primary goal of a LEAN layout?

To reduce wasted movements of workers/materials. (True)

Which is NOT one of the Seven Quality Control Tools?

Small Batch Scheduling

What are two key elements of LEAN philosophy?

Waste reduction and continuous improvement

Which is NOT one of the eight wastes in LEAN?

Overspending

What does LEAN NOT emphasize?

Large batch sizes

Which is NOT a Six Sigma quality tool?

Hysterical Charts

Which company originated Six Sigma?

Motorola

Which tool is used to determine the frequency of problems?

Pareto Chart

Who said 'Quality is free; defects are costly'?

Philip Crosby

Is a multi-vehicle shipment considered intermodal?

Yes (True)

Who owns goods in a private warehouse?

The same company that owns the warehouse. (True)

Does regulation encourage competition and price negotiation?

No, deregulation allows that. (False)

When does the buyer take ownership under FOB origin?

Immediately upon shipment. (True)

Which products are best for air transport?

High cost-to-weight ratio products. (True)

Is a 4PL the same as a trucking company?

No, 4PL is a lead logistics provider (False)

Which carrier transports goods for the company that owns it?

Private carrier

What is the slowest but cheapest shipping mode for bulky items?

Water carriers

What is it called when goods are transferred from inbound to outbound carriers without storage?

Cross docking

Which is NOT a feature of decentralized warehousing?

Lower transportation fees