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100

This transportation mode moves the majority of freight short distances in the U.S. and is commonly used for retail deliveries.

What is trucking?

100

This document is commonly sent to suppliers asking them to provide pricing for specific goods or services.

What is a Request for Quote (RFQ)?

100

In 2021, a massive container ship called the Ever Given blocked this major global shipping canal.

What is the Suez Canal?

100

This UT song is traditionally played by the band after Longhorn touchdowns.

What is Texas Fight?

100

In February 2026, this artist performed as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Who is Bad Bunny?

200

This inventory term refers to extra stock kept on hand to protect against uncertainty in demand or supply.

What is safety stock?

200

This sourcing strategy reduces risk by purchasing from more than one supplier rather than relying on a single source.

What is multiple sourcing?

200

This global event beginning in 2020 caused major supply chain disruptions due to factory shutdowns, labor shortages, and transportation delays.

What is COVID-19 pandemic?

200

Ut has competed athletically in this NCAA conference since the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year. 

What is the SEC?

200

This couple is rumored to have gotten married in a private ceremony sometime after getting engaged in late 2024. 

Who are Zendaya and Tom Holland? 

300

This inventory policy determines the specific inventory level at which a company should place a new order.

What is a reorder point?

300

This procurement concept evaluates whether a company should produce a product internally or purchase it from an outside supplier.

What is a make-or-buy decision?

300

This phenomenon occurs when small changes in consumer demand create larger fluctuations in demand upstream in the supply chain.

What is the bullwhip effect?

300

Several different longhorns/Bevos have served as the live mascot for the University of Texas since 1916. This is the current Bevo's number: 

What is 15/ XV?

300

This highly anticipated sequel film based on a mnusical was released in November of 2025: 

What is Wicked For Good?

400

This inventory model calculates the optimal order quantity by balancing ordering costs with holding costs.

What is Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)?

400

This sourcing strategy analyzes a company’s total purchasing spend across categories in order to reduce costs and consolidate suppliers.

What is strategic sourcing?

400

This strategy involves relocating production closer to the country where the goods will ultimately be sold.

What is nearshoring?

400

DKR, home to Texas football, is one of the largest college football stadiums in the United States. DKR stands for this: 

What is Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium?

400

This viral AI‑generated song blew up on TikTok and Spotify in late 2025 following the death of a right wing influencer. 

What is "We are Charlie Kirk" ? 

500

This inventory management approach attempts to minimize inventory by receiving goods only when they are needed for production.

What is Just-in-Time (JIT)?

500

This supplier evaluation tool assigns weights to factors like cost, quality, delivery, and reliability to compare vendors.

What is a supplier scorecard?

500

This 2020–2023 global shortage severely disrupted industries like automotive and electronics due to limited chip manufacturing capacity.

What is the semiconductor shortage?

500

This Texas football coach won a national championship with the Longhorns in the 2005 season.

Who is Mack Brown?

500

This singer won new artist of the year in the January 2026 Grammys

Who is Olivia Dean?