Supply Chain Management Quiz

What is a supplier?

• A person who manages information

• A person or business that provides a product or service

• A distributor of finished products

• A retailer of goods

What does information provide in the context of supply chain management?

• Raw materials

• Supply chain visibility

• Finished products

• Customer orders

What is Supply Chain Management?

• A set of manufacturing processes

• A retail business strategy

• A set of processes that integrate various entities in the supply chain

• A distribution network

What is Integrated Supply Chain Management?

• A network of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors

• A management system for retailers

• A system for raw material procurement

• A transportation network

What is the primary focus of a distributor in logistics?

• Product manufacturing

• Managing customer orders

• Order fulfillment throughout distribution channels

• Supplying raw materials

What does a retailer do in the supply chain?

• Manufacture products

• Purchase goods from wholesalers

• Manage distribution centers

• Supply raw materials

What role does a manufacturer play in the supply chain?

• Selling finished products

• Managing retailers

• Facilitating the transformation of raw materials into finished products

• Distributing products to customers

Who are customers in the supply chain context?

• Suppliers of raw materials

• Manufacturers of products

• Individuals or organizations that purchase and use products or services

• Distributors of finished goods

What is the primary role of an inbound supply chain operation?

• Selling products to customers

• Ensuring the company is supplied with the products or services it needs

• Managing distribution channels

• Providing transportation services

What does the outbound supply chain deal with?

• Managing suppliers

• Moving goods and products out to customers

• Procuring raw materials

• Managing distribution centers