Q. The Japanese term “Jidoka” means ____________?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
autonomation
Supply Chain Management MCQs and Notes
Q. In the Japanese term “Kaizen”, “Kai” means _________?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
improvement
Q. The Japanese term “Kanban” means ____________?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
continuous improvement
Q. The Japanese term “Muri” means ____________?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
the overburden
Q. The Japanese term for waste is ____________?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
kanban
Q. Logistics is the term for which activities?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
all of the above
Q. When an organization owns its suppliers it is known as ________?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
backward vertical integration
Q. Which of the following is an advantage of single sourcing?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
continuity of supply
Q. The main benefit to an operation of having multiple sourcing is ______?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
continuity of supply
Q. Selecting suppliers and purchasing items is called ____?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
procurement