No 31 Supply Chain Quiz

What does the term 'supply chain' describe?

• The link between companies providing materials and services for a building

• The process of selling finished products to clients

• The network of retail stores selling construction materials

• The chain of command in a construction company

What do engineers provide in the supply chain?

• Financial support

• Legal advice

• Expert design evaluations and advice

• Marketing strategies

Who can be viewed as being at the head of the supply chain?

• Architect

• Engineer

• Client

• Contractor

What type of advice do engineers provide?

• Legal advice

• Financial advice

• Design advice

• Marketing advice

What is the primary role of a building contractor in the supply chain?

• Provide specialist skills and installations

• Support site organisation and operation

• Organise supply and delivery of materials

• Offer skills and supply materials

What do electrical sub-contractors typically offer?

• Only skills

• Only materials

• Skills and supply materials

• Site organisation

Which of the following is NOT a role of operatives?

• Operating excavation machinery

• Mixing mortar for bricklayers

• Organising supply and delivery

• Caring for cleaning duties

What is the primary role of manufacturers in the supply chain?

• Delivery of materials and equipment

• Production of materials and components

• Retailing products to consumers

• Providing customer service

What is a financial benefit of supply chain integration?

• Increased project costs

• Project cost savings

• Higher client fees

• Increased resource waste

How does supply chain integration affect a company's reputation?

• Damages reputation

• Has no effect

• Enhances reputation

• Makes reputation irrelevant