1. Which of the following functions is most relevant for tactical purchasing?

A) Supplier selection
B) Target costing
C) Order placement
D) Product design



2. The SA8000 guidelines differ from other sustainability standards in that they only look at a firm's:

A) frequency of non-compliance
B) contributions to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
C) reduction in non-sustainable energy usage
D) fair treatment of workers



3. Which of the following costs are likely to be incurred in reverse logistics?

A) Warranty and ordering
B) Warranty and restocking
C) Restocking and obsolescence
D) Obsolescence and carrying



4. Successful implementation of a new supply chain process first requires:

A) manipulation of data
B) a substantial investment in information technology
C) a well-defined production planning process
D) open communication with stakeholders



5. A team has been given a project which requires them to design a new product with the following key performance indicators (KPIs) and prototype results:What should be the next step of the project?

A) Close prototype phase and move to production phase
B) Stay in prototype phase and issue formal corrective action to address prototype yield only
C) Stay in prototype phase and issue formal corrective action to address all key performance indicators
D) Close prototype phase and move to production phase with verbal understanding that yield needs to increase