Logistics and Supply Chain Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is one of the key flows that logistics is concerned with managing?

  • Both material flow of physical goods and information flow of demand data (correct)
  • Information flow of demand data only
  • Supply chain development
  • Material flow of physical goods only

    • What does each partner in a supply chain directly contribute to?

  • Improving supply chain efficiency
  • Adding value to the product (correct)
  • Planning and controlling material flow
  • Managing returns

    • What does supply chain management involve according to the text?

  • Only managing the distribution of products from distribution centres to stores
  • Only controlling all processes from raw material production to purchase by the end-user
  • Making a plan that defines how much of each product should be bought, made, distributed, and sold (correct)
  • Transforming inputs into outputs in the form of goods and services

    • What is the main task of network and capacity planning in the Tesco UK supply chain?

    <p>Implementing sufficient capacity in the supply chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In supply chain management, what does 'controlling' refer to?

    <p>Keeping to plan despite challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the partners in a supply chain responsible for?

    <p>Adding value to the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a supply chain?

    <p>To control the purchase and distribution of products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must Tesco ensure that products wanted by customers are available at all times?

    <p>To enhance customer satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Tesco need to align its logistics strategies across the supply chain?

    <p>To ensure that the products meet customer expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Tesco compete in the marketplace according to the text?

    <p>By understanding customer needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of material flow and information flow in the supply chain?

    <p>Information flow ensures product availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does logistics contribute to Tesco's success in a competitive market?

    <p>By ensuring product availability and value for money</p> Signup and view all the answers

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