Supply Chain and Procurement Quiz

Which of the following is considered a driver for updating a network design?

• Transportation infrastructure

• Changes to global trade patterns

• Tax incentives

• Availability of IT infrastructure

A DC location decision is most influenced by:

• Supplier network proximity

• Employee dress code

• Social media presence

• Market trends

Which customer fulfillment model stores products before demand is known?

• ETO – Engineered to Order

• MTO – Made to Order

• MTS – Made to Stock

• BTO – Build to Order

Which fulfillment model allows limited customization but speeds up delivery?

• ATO – Assemble to Order

• ETO – Engineered to Order

• BTO – Build to Order

• MTS – Made to Stock

Which production strategy is used for custom yachts that take months to build?

• MTS – Made to Stock

• ATO – Assemble to Order

• BTO – Build to Order

• ETO – Engineered to Order

Engineering a one-of-a-kind bridge falls under:

• MTS – Made to Stock

• ATO – Assemble to Order

• BTO – Build to Order

• ETO – Engineered to Order

Buying grain from suppliers in multiple countries is an example of:

• Single sourcing

• Multiple/global sourcing

• Domestic sourcing

• Nearshoring

Selecting only one supplier for a specialized robotic arm reflects:

• Multiple sourcing

• Single sourcing

• Domestic sourcing

• Joint sourcing

Which best describes strategic sourcing?

• Focused on lowest cost only

• Aligns with corporate goals and cross-disciplinary collaboration

• Purely transactional

• Only follows formal procurement process

A company that focuses only on the lowest upfront price violates:

• Aligning sourcing with corporate strategy

• Building long-term relationships

• Total cost of ownership focus

• All of the above