Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of e- waste such as old computers and used electronic devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  lead and cadmium in computer circuit boards 
B)  computer print- outs 
C)  fire retardants on printed circuit boards 
D)  mercury in switches and flat screens 
A)  lead and cadmium in computer circuit boards 
B)  computer print- outs 
C)  fire retardants on printed circuit boards 
D)  mercury in switches and flat screens

Question 2

A supply chain that integrates forward flows with reverse flows is called a closed- loop supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Careful design of products to minimize potential harm to customers, and developing supply chains that enable product traceability are important measures of the environmental bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

______ refers to a technique that creates a route by moving from the current location to the next location based on closest proximity.

Accepted Answer

Nearest ne

Question 5

______ activities include collection, inspection, and disassembly of used products.

Accepted Answer

Reverse su

Question 6

More sustainable supply chains encompass ______ to all three of the firm's bottom lines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of More sustainable supply chains encompass ______ to...

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the levers related to logistics and transportation?

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation technology 
B)  shipment mode 
C)  function of the lever 
D)  freight density 
A)  transportation technology 
B)  shipment mode 
C)  function of the lever 
D)  freight density

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the recent disasters?

Accepted Answer

A)  the earthquake and tsunami in Japan (2011) 
B)  the earthquake in Haiti (2010) 
C)  the earthquake of British Columbia (2012) 
D)  the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (2013) 
A)  the earthquake and tsunami in Japan (2011) 
B)  the earthquake in Haiti (2010) 
C)  the earthquake of British Columbia (2012) 
D)  the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (2013)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the four life- cycle stages of the two operations of relief and recovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased emphasis on an efficient supply chain to deliver a broader range of needed supplies for reconstruction 
B)  timely dissemination of information and data 
C)  brief assessment of critical needs 
D)  speedy distribution of lifesaving resources to the affected region based on forecasted needs using a flexible supply chain 
A)  increased emphasis on an efficient supply chain to deliver a broader range of needed supplies for reconstruction 
B)  timely dissemination of information and data 
C)  brief assessment of critical needs 
D)  speedy distribution of lifesaving resources to the affected region based on forecasted needs using a flexible supply chain

Question 10

One aspect of buyer- supplier relationships is purchasing power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  Picketing and striking 
B)  Negotiating weather conditions 
C)  Professional consultants 
D)  Respect the right to form and join trade unions 
A)  Picketing and striking 
B)  Negotiating weather conditions 
C)  Professional consultants 
D)  Respect the right to form and join trade unions

Question 12

The goal of _______  is to leave a small environmental footprint and conserve where possible, so that future generations can make use of abundant natural resources.

Accepted Answer

environmen

Question 13

Selecting suppliers that adhere to an ethical code of conduct is a critical aspect of designing a supply chain. Which of the following is one of the dimensions of a decent workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child discipline 
B)  Public holiday hours 
C)  Health and safety 
D)  Woman labour 
A)  Child discipline 
B)  Public holiday hours 
C)  Health and safety 
D)  Woman labour

Question 14

Return back refers to when a company offers to collect its products from its customers for no charge when those customers want to dispose of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to support operations, usually expressed in equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The environmental bottom line focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  the complaints of the customers 
B)  the ecological needs of the community and the planet 
C)  the adaptability of workers to the jobs 
D)  the needs of supplier in the supply chain 
A)  the complaints of the customers 
B)  the ecological needs of the community and the planet 
C)  the adaptability of workers to the jobs 
D)  the needs of supplier in the supply chain

Question 17

Used parts or packaging that cannot be salvaged can be ______ for their material value.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Used parts or packaging that cannot be...

Question 18

Operating rooms in hospitals use many disposable supplies that might be recycled or if autoclaved, even reused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An open- loop supply chain creates a complete chain of operations from cradle to cradle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sustainability efforts often require immediate and short- term financial returns as supply chains are redesigned and improved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT an example of e- waste such as old computers and used electronic devices?

A supply chain that integrates forward flows with reverse flows is called a closed- loop supply chain.

Careful design of products to minimize potential harm to customers, and developing supply chains that enable product traceability are important measures of the environmental bottom line.

______ refers to a technique that creates a route by moving from the current location to the next location based on closest proximity.

______ activities include collection, inspection, and disassembly of used products.

More sustainable supply chains encompass ______ to all three of the firm's bottom lines.

Which of the following is NOT one of the levers related to logistics and transportation?

Which of the following is NOT one of the recent disasters?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four life- cycle stages of the two operations of relief and recovery?

One aspect of buyer- supplier relationships is purchasing power.

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining refers to

The goal of _______ is to leave a small environmental footprint and conserve where possible, so that future generations can make use of abundant natural resources.

Selecting suppliers that adhere to an ethical code of conduct is a critical aspect of designing a supply chain. Which of the following is one of the dimensions of a decent workplace?

Return back refers to when a company offers to collect its products from its customers for no charge when those customers want to dispose of them.

Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to support operations, usually expressed in equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide.

The environmental bottom line focuses on

Used parts or packaging that cannot be salvaged can be ______ for their material value.

Operating rooms in hospitals use many disposable supplies that might be recycled or if autoclaved, even reused.

An open- loop supply chain creates a complete chain of operations from cradle to cradle.

Sustainability efforts often require immediate and short- term financial returns as supply chains are redesigned and improved.

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Filters

Exam 3: Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Which of the following is NOT an example of e- waste such as old computers and used electronic devices?

A supply chain that integrates forward flows with reverse flows is called a closed- loop supply chain.

Careful design of products to minimize potential harm to customers, and developing supply chains that enable product traceability are important measures of the environmental bottom line.

______ refers to a technique that creates a route by moving from the current location to the next location based on closest proximity.

______ activities include collection, inspection, and disassembly of used products.

More sustainable supply chains encompass ______ to all three of the firm's bottom lines.

Which of the following is NOT one of the levers related to logistics and transportation?

Which of the following is NOT one of the recent disasters?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four life- cycle stages of the two operations of relief and recovery?

One aspect of buyer- supplier relationships is purchasing power.

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining refers to

The goal of _______ is to leave a small environmental footprint and conserve where possible, so that future generations can make use of abundant natural resources.

Selecting suppliers that adhere to an ethical code of conduct is a critical aspect of designing a supply chain. Which of the following is one of the dimensions of a decent workplace?

Return back refers to when a company offers to collect its products from its customers for no charge when those customers want to dispose of them.

Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to support operations, usually expressed in equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide.

The environmental bottom line focuses on

Used parts or packaging that cannot be salvaged can be ______ for their material value.

Operating rooms in hospitals use many disposable supplies that might be recycled or if autoclaved, even reused.

An open- loop supply chain creates a complete chain of operations from cradle to cradle.

Sustainability efforts often require immediate and short- term financial returns as supply chains are redesigned and improved.

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Filters