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Supply Chain & Logistics Management Flashcards

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  1. Which logistics concept refers to the reverse flow of products from consumers back through the supply chain for returns, recycling, or disposal?

    Answer: Reverse logistics

    Reverse logistics manages the return flow of goods from end consumers back upstream for recovery, recycling, refurbishment, or proper disposal.

  2. A packaging manager discovers that damage rates spike when a product is transferred between carriers. Which supply chain weak point does this most likely indicate?

    Answer: Insufficient intermodal transfer packaging design

    Damage occurring at carrier transfer points typically points to packaging not engineered to withstand the shock and vibration stresses unique to intermodal handling.

  3. In supply chain management, what does 'VMI' stand for?

    Answer: Vendor-Managed Inventory

    Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain arrangement where the supplier monitors and replenishes the buyer's stock levels rather than the buyer placing orders.

  4. Which packaging attribute is MOST critical when designing for cross-docking distribution centers?

    Answer: Unit load stability for rapid transfer without storage

    Cross-docking moves goods directly from receiving to shipping with minimal storage, so packaging must form stable, easily-handled unit loads that survive rapid transfer.

  5. What is the primary purpose of an SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) on packaging?

    Answer: To uniquely identify each logistics unit for traceability throughout the supply chain

    The SSCC is an 18-digit GS1 code that uniquely identifies each shipping unit, enabling end-to-end traceability and automated handling throughout the supply chain.

  6. A company ships temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals internationally. Which supply chain strategy best maintains product integrity?

    Answer: Implementing a cold chain with validated thermal packaging and monitoring

    A validated cold chain with appropriate thermal packaging and continuous temperature monitoring ensures pharmaceutical integrity across all supply chain nodes.

  7. In the context of the CPP exam, what does 'cube utilization' measure in logistics?

    Answer: How efficiently the available volume in a transport vehicle or warehouse is used

    Cube utilization measures what percentage of available space in a truck, container, or warehouse is occupied by product, directly affecting logistics cost efficiency.