Supply Chain & Logistics Management Flashcards
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Which term describes the practice of coordinating packaging design with marketing, operations, and logistics teams simultaneously rather than sequentially?
Answer: Concurrent engineering
Concurrent engineering brings cross-functional teams together to develop packaging simultaneously, reducing development time and catching conflicts early.
A beverage company is evaluating whether to use a 3PL or 4PL provider. What is the key distinction?
Answer: 4PLs manage the entire supply chain including coordinating multiple 3PLs, while 3PLs provide specific logistics services
A 4PL acts as a supply chain integrator managing multiple 3PLs and the client's entire logistics network, whereas a 3PL provides specific outsourced logistics functions.
Which document serves as the primary contract of carriage between a shipper and a carrier for freight shipments?
Answer: Bill of lading
The bill of lading is the legal contract between shipper and carrier that details shipment contents, terms, and serves as a receipt of goods.
When calculating the total cost of packaging in a supply chain context, which factor is most often underestimated?
Answer: Downstream costs including damage claims, returns, and retailer chargebacks
Downstream costs such as product damage, customer returns, and retailer compliance chargebacks are frequently underestimated but can far exceed upfront packaging material savings.
In lean supply chain management, which type of waste involves producing more packaging than is currently needed?
Answer: Overproduction waste
Overproduction, producing more than demand requires, is considered the most serious form of lean waste because it creates excess inventory, space requirements, and potential obsolescence.
A retail customer mandates RFID tags on all cases shipped to their distribution centers. What supply chain benefit does this primarily provide?
Answer: Real-time inventory visibility and automated receiving without line-of-sight scanning
RFID enables automated, real-time inventory tracking without requiring direct line-of-sight, dramatically improving receiving speed and supply chain visibility.
What is the primary risk associated with single-sourcing a critical packaging component from one supplier?
Answer: Supply disruption vulnerability if the sole supplier experiences production or quality issues
Single-sourcing creates supply chain fragility; any disruption at the sole supplier — whether from quality issues, natural disasters, or financial problems — can halt production.