Basics of Supply Chain Management

Appendix B: Self-Study Practice Questions for Basic Supply Chain Management

Elements of Supply Chain

1. 1. Raw materials, components, and subassemblies flow into manufacturing companies and are processed into finished products that are distributed to end customers through a physical distribution system commonly known as a supply chain. Which one of the following is not considered an element of a supply chain?
   1. a. Vendors
   2. b. Producers
   3. c. Distributors
   4. d. Retailers
   5. e. Customers

   Suggested answer: e

2. 2. In a supply chain, those who assemble the finished product from components and subassemblies or modules are commonly known as
   6. a. Vendors
   7. b. Producers
   8. c. Distributors
   9. d. Retailers
   10. e. Customers

   Suggested answer: b

3. 3. In a supply chain, those who supply ...