1st Sessional Examination 2023-2024

BBA 4th Semester

Supply chain management

1) What is the primary focus of supply chain management?

a. Reducing production costs

b. Improving customer satisfaction
c. Increasing shareholder value
d. Expanding market reach

2) Which of the following best describes the evolution of supply chain management?
a. Linear progression
b. Chaotic development
c. Random fluctuations
d. Continuous improvement

3) What is a key point of supply chain management?

a. Maximizing individual functions
b. Minimizing collaboration
c. Focusing solely on cost reduction
d. Integrating processes across the supply chain

4) Which typology of supply chain management focuses on agility and responsiveness?

a. Lean supply chain
b. Agile supply chain
c. Green supply chain
d. Efficient supply chain

5) In the cycle view of supply chain management, which phase involves the conversion of raw
materials into finished products?
a. Procurement
b. Production
c. Distribution
d. Consumption

6) What is the goal of supply chain management?

a. Maximize individual profits
b. Minimize customer satisfaction
c. Optimize overall supply chain performance
d. Increase production costs

7) Which factor is not typically considered in the design of a supply chain?

a. Cost
b. Speed
c. Customer satisfaction
d. Competition
8) Which of the following is not a common challenge in supply chain management?
a. Inventory management
b. Supplier collaboration
c. Transportation optimization
d. Isolation of functions

9) Which strategy aims to reduce excess inventory and minimize waste?

a. Just-in-time (JIT)
b. Economic order quantity (EOQ)
c. Material requirements planning (MRP)
d. Batch production

10) What is the primary objective of demand forecasting in supply chain management?
a. Increase inventory levels
b. Reduce customer satisfaction
c. Improve production scheduling
d. Anticipate future demand accurately

11) Which technology has revolutionized supply chain visibility and tracking?
a. Blockchain
b. Virtual reality
c. Artificial intelligence
d. Augmented reality

12) What is the purpose of a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system?

a. Increase supplier costs
b. Improve supply chain coordination
c. Reduce customer orders
d. Limit product variety

13) Which factor is not a consideration in selecting transportation modes in supply chain
management?
a. Cost
b. Speed
c. Sustainability
d. Random selection

14) Which supply chain strategy emphasizes reducing waste and environmental impact?
a. Lean supply chain
b. Agile supply chain
c. Green supply chain
d. Efficient supply chain

15) What is the purpose of supply chain risk management?

a. Increase vulnerability
b. Reduce disruptions
c. Ignore potential threats
d. Delay response to risks
16) Which function involves coordinating the movement of goods from suppliers to customers?
a. Procurement
b. Production
c. Logistics
d. Marketing

17) Which factor is not typically included in total landed cost calculations?
a. Manufacturing cost
b. Transportation cost
c. Import duties
d. Retail prices

18) What is the primary goal of supply chain integration?

a. Increase silo mentality
b. Improve collaboration
c. Compartmentalize functions
d. Reduce communication

19) What does the "cycle view" of supply chain management focus on?
a. Sequential phases
b. Random fluctuations
c. Static functions
d. Isolated activities

20) Which supply chain strategy aims to minimize waste and optimize resource utilization?
a. Lean supply chain
b. Agile supply chain
c. Green supply chain
d. Efficient supply chain

21) What is the primary benefit of supply chain collaboration?

a. Increase conflict
b. Improve efficiency
c. Compromise quality
d. Reduce transparency

22) Which technology enables real-time communication and collaboration in supply chain
management?
a. Email
b. Fax machines
c. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
d. Carrier pigeons

23) What is the purpose of supply chain performance measurement?

a. Increase inefficiency
b. Monitor progress
c. Ignore deviations
 d. Decrease transparency

24) What is the primary focus of supply chain risk mitigation?

a. Increase vulnerability
b. Ignore potential threats
c. Reduce disruptions
d. Maximize uncertainty

25) Which of the following best defines supply chain management?

a. The management of goods from production to consumption
b. The management of finances within an organization
c. The management of customer relationships
d. The management of human resources

26) What is the primary goal of supply chain management?

a. Maximizing profits
b. Minimizing costs
c. Enhancing customer value
d. Increasing market share

27) Which of the following is not an evolution phase of supply chain management?
a. Mass production era
b. Supply chain integration era
c. Globalization era
d. Digitalization era

28) The key point of supply chain management includes:

a. Inventory management
b. Supplier relationship management
c. Transportation management
d. All of the above

29) What is the typology of supply chain management?

a. Physical, financial, information
b. Primary, secondary, tertiary
c. Input, process, output
d. None of the above

30) The cycle view of supply chain management focuses on:

a. Minimizing costs
b. Maximizing profits
c. Flow of materials and products
d. Enhancing customer satisfaction

31) What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)?

a. A process of managing the flow of goods and services
b. A system of organizing warehouses
 c. A method for outsourcing production
d. None of the above

32) The evolution of Supply Chain Management can be traced back to:
a. The 19th century
b. The 20th century
c. The 18th century
d. The 21st century

33) The cycle view of Supply Chain Management involves which of the following cycles?
a. Procurement cycle
b. Production cycle
c. Distribution cycle
d. All of the above

34) Which cycle involves the movement of goods from the manufacturer to the end consumer?
a. Procurement cycle
b. Production cycle
c. Distribution cycle
d. Sales cycle

35) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective Supply Chain Management?
a. Increased customer satisfaction
b. Higher costs
c. Improved inventory management
d. Greater flexibility

36) Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a practice where:

a. Suppliers monitor and manage inventory levels at the buyer's location
b. Buyers manage inventory levels at the supplier's location
c. Both parties independently manage their own inventory levels
d. Inventory management is outsourced to a third-party logistics provider

37) Which of the following is NOT a component of Supply Chain Management?

a. Procurement
b. Manufacturing
c. Marketing
d. Distribution

38) Which strategy focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency in the supply chain?
a. Lean Manufacturing
b. Agile Manufacturing
c. Mass Customization
d. Quick Response Manufacturing
39) Which term describes the process of strategically managing the sourcing, procurement, and
utilization of materials and resources?
a. Logistics
b. Supply Chain Management
c. Inventory Management
d. Operations Management

40) Which of the following is NOT a stage in the evolution of Supply Chain Management?
a. Traditional Supply Chain
b. Modern Supply Chain
c. Integrated Supply Chain
d. Adaptive Supply Chain

41) Which type of supply chain network involves multiple suppliers providing parts or services for a
final product?
a. Centralized
b. Decentralized
c. Hybrid
d. Integrated

42) What is the key focus of supply chain management?

a. Reducing costs
b. Maximizing profits
c. Improving efficiency and effectiveness
d. Increasing market share

43) Which of the following is not a benefit of effective supply chain management?
a. Reduced costs
b. Increased customer satisfaction
c. Longer lead times
d. Improved product quality

44) Which supply chain type emphasizes the ability to quickly recover from disruptions?
a. Lean Supply Chain
b. Agile Supply Chain
c. Green Supply Chain
d. Resilient Supply Chain

45) Which of the following is not a stage in the evolution of supply chain management?
a. Integration
b. Collaboration
c. Decentralization
d. Globalization
46) Which supply chain strategy focuses on minimizing environmental impact?
a. Green Supply Chain
b. Lean Supply Chain
c. Agile Supply Chain
d. Resilient Supply Chain

47) Which of the following is not a component of supply chain management?

a. Procurement
b. Manufacturing
c. Human Resources
d. Distribution

48) The integration of information systems among supply chain partners is a key feature of which
supply chain type?
a. Efficient Supply Chain
b. Agile Supply Chain
c. Lean Supply Chain
d. Responsive Supply Chain

49) The cycle view of supply chain management focuses on which direction of product flow?
a. Upstream
b. Downstream
c. Lateral
d. Horizontal

50) What is the primary goal of the cycle view of supply chain management?
a. Minimizing transportation costs
b. Maximizing inventory turnover
c. Achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
d. Streamlining production processes