CLL CLL Supply Chain & Lean Procurement

Question 1

Which lean concept focuses on pulling materials through the supply chain based on actual customer demand rather than forecasts?

Accepted Answer

Pull system (Kanban)

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Push production

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Batch-and-queue

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Safety stock buffering

Question 2

What is the primary goal of supplier development in a lean supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Building long-term partnerships to improve quality and delivery performance

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Reducing the number of suppliers

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Negotiating the lowest possible unit price

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Outsourcing all non-core activities

Question 3

In lean procurement, what does 'total cost of ownership (TCO)' emphasize over unit price?

Accepted Answer

All costs across the lifecycle including quality, delivery, and disposal

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Only the purchase price of goods

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Transportation costs exclusively

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Administrative overhead costs only

Question 4

Which lean supply chain metric measures the time from raw material receipt to finished goods delivery to the customer?

Accepted Answer

Supply chain lead time

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Takt time

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Order-to-cash cycle

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Inventory turns

Question 5

What lean strategy involves working with a single trusted supplier for a critical component to reduce complexity and build deeper alignment?

Accepted Answer

Single sourcing

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Dual sourcing

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Global sourcing

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Spot buying

Question 6

How does milk-run logistics support lean supply chain operations?

Accepted Answer

It makes frequent, small-lot pickups from multiple suppliers on a fixed route

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It consolidates large shipments for cost savings

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It uses refrigerated transport for perishable goods

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It eliminates all inbound inspection steps