Riddles
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
What are the two zodiac signs in May?
Taurus and Gemini
What is the only number that has the same number of letters as it meaning?
Four
Small animal cages, like for hamsters, usually contain the bedding. The bedding is made from this.
What is wood (shavings)?
This is the first step in most supply chains, where raw materials are obtained.
Sourcing
Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The Kentucky Derby, which takes place on the first Saturday in May every year is one of the oldest horse races in the world and has been running every year since 1875. There has only been two years when the race did not run. Can you name one of the two years that the race did not run on the first Saturday of May?
In 1945 during a wartime ban on horse-racing.
in 2020 when the race was delayed until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Solve for x:
(5 * x) + 5 = 130
x = 25
A green reptile, similar to a lizard, is America's 9th most popular pet.
an iguana
This term describes the complete life cycle of a product from raw material to disposal.
Cradle to Grave
I go up and then come down. A sight to the sour eyes, people love me. Rhymes with mountain, a pen in my name, a state of matter, who am I?
Water Fountain
While many associate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas and partying, what is the origin of the yearly celebration?
The 1862 Mexican victory over the French during the Second Franco-Mexican War.
What is the diameter of a circle that has a radius of 3.25?
6.5
The type of bird, starting with c, that can put its head feathers straight up and likes to dance.
a cockatoo
This term refers to reducing excess inventory while ensuring product availability—popularized by Toyota.
just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing
There are two monkeys on a tree. One jumps off. Why does the other monkey jump too?
Monkey see monkey do!!
What is the birthstone of May?
Emerald
How long would it take a car traveling 60 miles per hour to go 250 miles?
4 1/2 hours
Pet frogs, iguanas, and other reptiles or amphibians often need to be fed these types of bugs.
a cricket
Abbreviated SKU, this code helps identify individual products in inventory systems.
Stock Keeping Unit
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
A penny
May used to have a very different name in Old English. What was it referred to?
The "month of three milking's" this meant that during this month, you could milk your cows up to three times per day.
John orders 345 chocolate bars. They come in 5 boxes. How many candy bars are in each box?
69
What can dogs " catch" from humans? (hint! its not a toy)
Its a yawn. Studies show that dogs can yawn in response to their owners yawning, showing a true bond
This supply chain strategy delays product customization until the final stages of production to better respond to customer demand.
Postponement