Question 1

An increase in freight density results in a decrease in carbon footprint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The ecological needs of the planet and the firm's stewardship of the natural resources used in production are elements of:

Accepted Answer

A) financial responsibility. 
B) environmental responsibility. 
C) social responsibility. 
D) humanitarian logistics. 
A) financial responsibility. 
B) environmental responsibility. 
C) social responsibility. 
D) humanitarian logistics. B

Question 3

Some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)that participate in remanufacturing attempt to limit the cannibalization of new product sales by:

Accepted Answer

A) charging more for remanufactured products than for new products. 
B) requiring a new product to be purchased with every purchase of a remanufactured item. 
C) establishing floors on the prices that are charged for remanufactured products. 
D) refusing to provide a warranty on remanufactured products. 
A) charging more for remanufactured products than for new products. 
B) requiring a new product to be purchased with every purchase of a remanufactured item. 
C) establishing floors on the prices that are charged for remanufactured products. 
D) refusing to provide a warranty on remanufactured products. C

Question 4

What are some of the steps the authors suggest firms take to ensure that their supply chains are sustainable?

Accepted Answer

The authors suggest the following steps:

Question 5

The two important by-products of the reverse logistics process are:

Accepted Answer

A) satisfied customers and money. 
B) product information and money. 
C) money and waste. 
D) waste and product information. 
A) satisfied customers and money. 
B) product information and money. 
C) money and waste. 
D) waste and product information.

Question 6

What are the four managerial levers that can be used to decrease the carbon footprint of a supply chain?

Accepted Answer

The four levers supply chain managers ca

Question 7

What reason is cited by the authors for the difficulty is receiving approval for sustainability as a strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Sustainability is not a classic strategy in the mold of quality,cost leadership,or flexibility. 
B) Sustainability is too easily achieved and therefore does not provide a competitive advantage in the market. 
C) In general,directors often need to see a demonstrable return on investment to justify the costs. 
D) Sustainability is an inherently high-risk strategy and most boards are risk-averse. 
A) Sustainability is not a classic strategy in the mold of quality,cost leadership,or flexibility. 
B) Sustainability is too easily achieved and therefore does not provide a competitive advantage in the market. 
C) In general,directors often need to see a demonstrable return on investment to justify the costs. 
D) Sustainability is an inherently high-risk strategy and most boards are risk-averse.

Question 8

In the recovery phase of disaster relief,supplies can be ordered with more normal lead times since demand can be estimated more accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the three most important ethical considerations for workforce management?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,most likely according

Question 10

The standard for time off as established by Social Accountability International is at least one day off for every five day period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is critical that active supplier management techniques should be employed as long as they are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is critical that active supplier management...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Financial responsibility addresses the fiscal needs of:

Accepted Answer

A) shareholders and business partners. 
B) nature and future generations. 
C) society. 
D) non-stakeholders. 
A) shareholders and business partners. 
B) nature and future generations. 
C) society. 
D) non-stakeholders.

Question 15

The so-called carbon footprint for a process is a myth,similar in concept to the British thermal unit (Btu).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

brief need

Question 17

Pick a product imported from overseas and describe the intermodal options for bringing it to a retail location in your hometown?

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary.The four major modes

Question 18

What pressures do organizational leaders feel in the area of sustainability?

Accepted Answer

A recent survey of top executives reveal

Question 19

A supply chain that integrates forward logistics with reverse logistics is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

closed-loo

Question 20

Which of these statements is in accordance with the ethical standards on workplace management?

Accepted Answer

A) Workers should typically be 15 years of age or older. 
B) Require no more than 80 hours per work week. 
C) Use no corporal punishment,only verbal abuse. 
D) Provide a safe work environment except where time is crucial. 
A) Workers should typically be 15 years of age or older. 
B) Require no more than 80 hours per work week. 
C) Use no corporal punishment,only verbal abuse. 
D) Provide a safe work environment except where time is crucial.

Exam 15: Supply Chain Sustainability

An increase in freight density results in a decrease in carbon footprint.

The ecological needs of the planet and the firm's stewardship of the natural resources used in production are elements of:

Some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)that participate in remanufacturing attempt to limit the cannibalization of new product sales by:

What are some of the steps the authors suggest firms take to ensure that their supply chains are sustainable?

The two important by-products of the reverse logistics process are:

What are the four managerial levers that can be used to decrease the carbon footprint of a supply chain?

What reason is cited by the authors for the difficulty is receiving approval for sustainability as a strategy?

In the recovery phase of disaster relief,supplies can be ordered with more normal lead times since demand can be estimated more accurately.

What are the three most important ethical considerations for workforce management?

The standard for time off as established by Social Accountability International is at least one day off for every five day period.

It is critical that active supplier management techniques should be employed as long as they are ________.

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

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

Financial responsibility addresses the fiscal needs of:

The so-called carbon footprint for a process is a myth,similar in concept to the British thermal unit (Btu).

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

Pick a product imported from overseas and describe the intermodal options for bringing it to a retail location in your hometown?

What pressures do organizational leaders feel in the area of sustainability?

A supply chain that integrates forward logistics with reverse logistics is called a(n)________.

Which of these statements is in accordance with the ethical standards on workplace management?

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