Operation
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the original "7 Wastes" (Muda) in Lean?
a) Transportation
b) Overprocessing
c) Employee training
d) Defects
c) Employee training
13. What is a major challenge in global supply chains?
a) Increasing transportation costs
b) Decreasing customer demand
c) Reduced supplier collaboration
d) Shorter lead times
a) Increasing transportation costs
11. What is the biggest drawback of shifting to electric trucks in supply chains?
a) High upfront cost and charging infrastructure
b) Slower speeds than diesel trucks
c) They require more fuel than normal trucks
d) They are banned in most countries
a) High upfront cost and charging infrastructure
11. Which country recently imposed higher tariffs on Chinese imports, impacting global supply chains?
a) Canada
b) India
c) USA
d) UK
c) USA
8. What is the main function of Kanban in Lean?
a) To manage inventory levels and production flow
b) To track employee attendance
c) To improve customer service response time
d) To increase paperwork in manufacturing
a) To manage inventory levels and production flow
16. What is the primary goal of logistics in supply chain management?
a) Efficient movement and storage of goods
b) Increasing product complexity
c) Reducing the number of suppliers
d) Slowing down order processing
a) Efficient movement and storage of goods
12. Which country has the world’s largest offshore wind farm, helping power supply chains sustainably?
a) United Kingdom
b) China
c) USA
d) India
a) United Kingdom
12. What is the term for companies using multiple suppliers instead of relying on a single one?
a) Nearshoring
b) Diversification
c) Lean Manufacturing
d) Reshoring
b) Diversification
1. Which of the following factors is most important when selecting a plant location?
a) Proximity to raw materials and markets
b) Availability of social amenities
c) Employee recreational facilities
d) Number of competitors in the area
a) Proximity to raw materials and markets
17. Which method is used for reducing transportation costs in supply chains?
a) Route optimization
b) Holding excessive inventory
c) Eliminating supplier partnerships
d) Increasing lead times
a) Route optimization
13. What is one key benefit of green logistics?
a) Reduced fuel costs and lower emissions
b) Increased product returns
c) Slower delivery times
d) Higher waste generation
a) Reduced fuel costs and lower emissions
13. Which African country is emerging as a key logistics hub due to infrastructure investments?
a) South Africa
b) Kenya
c) Nigeria
d) Egypt
b) Kenya
2. Which layout type is best suited for mass production with minimal movement of materials?
a) Process Layout
b) Product Layout
c) Fixed-Position Layout
d) Cellular Layout
b) Product Layout
18. Which strategy ensures that suppliers are prepared to handle sudden spikes in demand?
a) Supplier diversification
b) Reducing stock levels
c) Eliminating demand forecasting
d) Lengthening lead times
a) Supplier diversification
14. Which of the following strategies helps in reducing waste in supply chains?
a) Just-in-time inventory management
b) Overproduction to avoid stockouts
c) Using more packaging material
d) Shipping smaller batches frequently
a) Just-in-time inventory management
14. Which company recently invested in drone delivery services to improve last-mile logistics?
a) Walmart
b) FedEx
c) Amazon
d) Uber
c) Amazon
3. What is the primary objective of an effective plant layout?
a) To increase the number of employees
b) To ensure maximum utilization of space and efficiency
c) To add more machinery regardless of necessity
d) To increase operational costs for better tax benefits
b) To ensure maximum utilization of space and efficiency
19. What is a primary function of a Distribution Center (DC)?
a) Storing and redistributing goods efficiently
b) Manufacturing finished products
c) Handling customer complaints
d) Increasing supplier costs
a) Storing and redistributing goods efficiently
15. Which certification ensures that a product has been sourced sustainably?
a) Fair Trade Certified
b) FDA Approved
c) ISO 9001
d) CE Marking
a) Fair Trade Certified
15. Which port is one of the busiest in the world and often a bottleneck for global trade?
a) Port of Shanghai
b) Port of Mumbai
c) Port of Los Angeles
d) Port of Rotterdam
a) Port of Shanghai