Question 1

________ is the organization dedicated to defining and verifying the implementation of ethical workplaces.

Accepted Answer

Social Acc

Question 2

A New Holland supplier ships flywheels to the assembly plant for the model 68 Hayliner string baler.Each flywheel weighs 80 pounds and 10 of them fit on a standard pallet.A complete pallet ships as freight class specification 85.Use the matrix of weight breaks and freight class (below)to calculate the shipping cost for a demand of 15 pallets and also determine the shipping cost per flywheel.

Accepted Answer

At 15 pallets,or 150 pieces,the shipping

Question 3

In some disaster relief efforts ________ is a problem because stocks of some supplies are excessive and for other supplies,stocks are non-existent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In some disaster relief efforts ________ is...

Question 4

A facility owned by the manufacturer or outsourced to a supplier that is proficient at disassembling products and wringing every last drop of value from them is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A facility owned by the manufacturer or...

Question 5

According to SA8000:2008 working hours should be limited to no more than ________ hours per week.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to SA8000:2008 working hours should be...

Question 6

A key difference between a shortest route problem and a traveling salesman problem is:

Accepted Answer

A) the traveling salesman must return to the starting point. 
B) the shortest route is concerned with minimizing the total distance traveled. 
C) the traveling salesman must complete the tour in one day or less. 
D) the shortest route requires a GPS system. 
A) the traveling salesman must return to the starting point. 
B) the shortest route is concerned with minimizing the total distance traveled. 
C) the traveling salesman must complete the tour in one day or less. 
D) the shortest route requires a GPS system.

Question 7

________ can sometimes provide enough lead time to assemble disaster relief resources,but often disasters happen with little to no warning.

Accepted Answer

Forecasts

Question 8

In major international disasters,the United States typically has the leadership role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The life cycle of a disaster relief supply chain begins with the ________ step.

Accepted Answer

brief need

Question 10

Which of these statements about disaster relief supply chains is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Critical supplies are usually deployed the instant they are available in the disaster zone. 
B) Employee turnover in disaster relief is low since these individuals are dedicated to the cause. 
C) Most disaster relief supply chains exist for only short times. 
D) Supplies follow a pull flow initially but change to a push flow once demand is more predictable. 
A) Critical supplies are usually deployed the instant they are available in the disaster zone. 
B) Employee turnover in disaster relief is low since these individuals are dedicated to the cause. 
C) Most disaster relief supply chains exist for only short times. 
D) Supplies follow a pull flow initially but change to a push flow once demand is more predictable.

Question 11

The assortment of appliances,unused exercise equipment,and cat-scratched couches gave the neighborhood a post-apocalyptic appearance,but I quickly realized it was simply big trash day in this district.This initiative is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) a deposit fee program. 
B) a community program. 
C) a take-back program. 
D) a recycling program. 
A) a deposit fee program. 
B) a community program. 
C) a take-back program. 
D) a recycling program.

Question 12

Humanitarian logistics is the process of ensuring that the right people are in the right place at the right time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The essence of sustainability is the ability to meet humanity's current needs without harming future generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________ seeks to find the shortest distance between two cities in a network.

Accepted Answer

shortest r

Question 15

The traveling salesman problem is used to minimize the freight density in a designated salesman's territory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Use Figure 13.1 to answer the questions below.  
-Refer to Figure 13.1.The starting point for the traveling salesman is location E,which is the first city in the visited city set.Use the nearest neighbor heuristic to determine the third city in the visited city set.

Accepted Answer

A) city A 
B) city B 
C) city C 
D) city D 
A) city A 
B) city B 
C) city C 
D) city D

Question 17

The three major disaster relief chain operations are ________,________,and ________.

Accepted Answer

preparatio

Question 18

Which of these sequences in humanitarian supply chain operations is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Recovery before Preparation 
B) Response before Preparation 
C) Disaster after Response 
D) Recovery before Response 
A) Recovery before Preparation 
B) Response before Preparation 
C) Disaster after Response 
D) Recovery before Response

Question 19

One motivation for reverse logistics is warranty repair or replacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ provide an incentive for the user to return the product or containers of the product to get them reimbursed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ provide an incentive for the user...

Exam 13: Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

________ is the organization dedicated to defining and verifying the implementation of ethical workplaces.

In some disaster relief efforts ________ is a problem because stocks of some supplies are excessive and for other supplies,stocks are non-existent.

A facility owned by the manufacturer or outsourced to a supplier that is proficient at disassembling products and wringing every last drop of value from them is a(n)________.

According to SA8000:2008 working hours should be limited to no more than ________ hours per week.

A key difference between a shortest route problem and a traveling salesman problem is:

________ can sometimes provide enough lead time to assemble disaster relief resources,but often disasters happen with little to no warning.

In major international disasters,the United States typically has the leadership role.

The life cycle of a disaster relief supply chain begins with the ________ step.

Which of these statements about disaster relief supply chains is best?

The assortment of appliances,unused exercise equipment,and cat-scratched couches gave the neighborhood a post-apocalyptic appearance,but I quickly realized it was simply big trash day in this district.This initiative is an example of:

Humanitarian logistics is the process of ensuring that the right people are in the right place at the right time.

The essence of sustainability is the ability to meet humanity's current needs without harming future generations.

The ________ seeks to find the shortest distance between two cities in a network.

The traveling salesman problem is used to minimize the freight density in a designated salesman's territory.

Use Figure 13.1 to answer the questions below. -Refer to Figure 13.1.The starting point for the traveling salesman is location E,which is the first city in the visited city set.Use the nearest neighbor heuristic to determine the third city in the visited city set.

The three major disaster relief chain operations are ________,________,and ________.

Which of these sequences in humanitarian supply chain operations is correct?

One motivation for reverse logistics is warranty repair or replacement.

________ provide an incentive for the user to return the product or containers of the product to get them reimbursed.

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