BB42 - Unit 2 Vocats Test

Trees incorporated is a company that provides chopped-down trees to paper manufacturers. This company is an example of what common supply chain member?

• producer

• retailer

• supplier

• vendor

Why is a receiving procedure important to a business?

• to establish standards to govern the receiving process.

• to receiver transportation documentation from the driver

• to make sure that all the promised discounts are received

• to assign staff to ensure that all employees receive policies

Which method of merchandise checking is used for products such as furniture, vases, and paintings?

• blind

• direct

• quality

• spot

Why would an organization hold finished goods inventory?

• to hide quality issues

• to look for hidden problems

• to execute production strategy needs

• to meet variation in production demand

Which type of inventory has a function in the input process?

• paint supplies

• finished goods

• defective items

• packing materials

The purpose of supply chain management is to:

• ensure the company has new products.

• ensure inventory is available to meet demand

• ensure that vendors stay committed to the company

• ensure the organization is always aware of what is happening

Maintaining an inventory of supplies helps a business to:

• locate vendors

• operate efficiently

• evaluate processes

• establish marketing goals

Which job is responsible for overseeing the process of getting products into the marketplace?

• line supervisor

• Inventory manager

• chief financial officer

• supply chain manager

Gloves for workers to wear to protect their hands during the production process are examples of what type of inventory?

• retail

• transit

• work-in-process

• maintenance, repair, and operating goods

Sally drives a truck that transports Nike shoes from the production plant to retail stores. The goods on the truck are:

• safety inventory

• transit inventory

• work-in-process inventory

• maintenance and repair inventory