Operations & Infrastructure
Cold chains are processes that involve non-refrigerated production, storage, and distribution facilities supported by equipment that can constantly maintain the required high-temperature range.
True or False?
False
What could be a potential outcome of improper handling of sensitive/highly regulated products?
A. Increased product quality
B. Product spoilage
C. Improved customer satisfaction
B. Product spoilage
This term refers to a company’s efforts to reduce its depletion of ecological resources:
A. Sustainability
B. The Green Thumb
C. Biodiversity
A. Sustainability
What practice aims to cut expenses while maintaining and optimizing output?
A. Cost optimization
B. Economies of scale
C. Outsourcing
A. Cost optimization
Which of the following examples is NOT a key industry of cold chains?
A. COVID-19 Vaccines
B. Chemicals
C. Insulated water bottles
C. Insulated water bottles
The preservation and efficacy of perishable goods and pharmaceuticals are imperative to avoid compromising both health and safety.
True or False?
True
The Cold Chain is responsible for ~4% of global emissions
True or False?
True
What accounting method assigns indirect costs to products and services?
A. Traditional costing
B. Efficiency
C. Activity-based costing
C. Activity-based costing
What differentiates a cold chain from a supply chain?
A. Cold chains focus solely on the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products
B. Cold chains encompass the entire process of procuring, manufacturing, storing, and delivering goods
C. Cold chains focus on sourcing materials and delivering goods to the customer
A. Cold chains focus solely on the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products
Which of the following terms describes why there could be transportation delays and increased costs in cold chain logistics?
A. Poor fleet management
B. Cold transport processing
C. Insulation failure
A. Poor fleet management
Which of the following is NOT a solution to the environmental impact of cold chain logistics?
A. Reducing food waste
B. Efficiency of land use
C. Increased reliance on non-renewable power sources for refrigeration
C. Increased reliance on non-renewable power sources for refrigeration
What method uses data-driven insights to predict maintenance and avoid excess costs?
A. Lean management
B. Predictive maintenance
C. Forecasting predictions
B. Predictive maintenance