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The document presents a series of multiple-choice questions related to supply chain management, competitive advantage, offshoring, Six Sigma, procurement strategies, and sourcing practices. It covers concepts such as the importance of supply chain knowledge, the motivations for offshoring, and the application of Six Sigma across industries. Additionally, it discusses strategies for supplier rationalization and the advantages of local sourcing.

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L5m7

The document presents a series of multiple-choice questions related to supply chain management, competitive advantage, offshoring, Six Sigma, procurement strategies, and sourcing practices. It covers concepts such as the importance of supply chain knowledge, the motivations for offshoring, and the application of Six Sigma across industries. Additionally, it discusses strategies for supplier rationalization and the advantages of local sourcing.

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AN ORGANISATION CAN LEVERAGE EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN


MANAGEMENT TO DELIVER COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. WHAT IS MEANT BY
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE? OPTION

A : Outperforming competitors financially Option

B : Becoming the leader in the marketplace through working closely with the supply chain
Option

C : A benefit that an organisation can use to out perform competitors in the marketplace Option

D : Cost savings by narrowing the supply chain

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN


KNOWLEDGE IS CORRECT? SELECT TWO

Option A : where supply chain knowledge is low, there is a high collaboration with supply
partners

Option B : where supply chain knowledge is low, members tend to operate independently of
other members

Option C : where there is a high readiness to use technology, the use of IT in the supply chain is
deliberate and structured
Option D : where there is a low level of technology utilisation in the supply chain, there are
consistent systems and policies for the use of technology

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY MOTIVATION FOR OFFSHORING?


Option A : cheaper holidays

Option B : exploit other countries' resources


Option C : cut costs

Option D : improve cultural competence

IN SIX- SIGMA, A 'BLACK BELT' IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL THAT CAN BE


ACHIEVED. IS THIS CORRECT?

Option A : yes- a black belt implements Six Sigma in their full-time job

Option B : yes- a black belt trains project teams

Option C : no- there are higher levels including Master Black Belt and Champion Option

D : no - green belt is the highest level that can be achieved

SIX-SIGMA IS ONLY SUITABLE TO THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. IS THIS


CORRECT?
Option A : yes- this reduces defects in the supply chain

Option B : yes- it is an excellent way of reducing costs

Option C : no- six sigma can be used across all industries and enables bottom-line savings
Option D : no- six sigma is not suitable for the manufacturing industry

TOM IS A PROCUREMENT MANAGER AND HE IS LOOKING TO COMPLETE A


PROJECT OF SUPPLIER RATIONALISATION. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING
WOULD BE USEFUL TOM TO COMPLETE FIRST IN ORDER TO DIRECT THE
PROJECT?

Option A : Introduce Six Sigma

Option B : Total Quality Management

Option C : SWAT analysis

Option D : Spend Analysis

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF A CLOSED-LOOP SUPPLY


CHAIN?
Option A : A farm supplying milk to a diary manufacturer

Option B : The extraction of diamonds from a mine which are sold to a jewellery manufacturer

Option C : The sale of second-hand cars at a retail outlet

Option D : A retailer which accepts old phones to be given back to the manufacturer

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE ADVANTAGES OF USING LOCAL SOURCING?


SELECT TWO

OPTION A : HIGHER COSTS


Option B : less environmental impact
Option C : cheaper
Option D : flexibility for support and maintenance
Option E : higher quality

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF EXCEEDING CUSTOMERS'


EXPECTATIONS. SELECT TWO

Option A : providing the item desired in a different colour

Option B : a customer ordering an item online and it is delivered the day it is expected

Option C : the price is lower than the customer expected to pay

Option D : providing a free gift when a purchase is made

ABC PRODUCES ELECTRONICS AND OPERATES IN A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE


INDUSTRY IN WHICH NEW PRODUCTS ARE LAUNCHED FREQUENTLY. ABC
HAS TO BE ON TOP OF NEW FASHIONS AND TRENDS AND BE ABLE TO
PRODUCE NEW, INNOVATIVE FORMS OF ELECTRONICS IN ORDER TO
SURVIVE IN THE MARKETPLACE. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPLY CHAIN
STRATEGIES SHOULD ABC EMPLOY?

Option A : Lean

Option B : Just in Time

Option C : Responsive

Option D : Agile

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