SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EXAM 1
- TCU – LAYTON EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Supply Chain - ANS The interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods
take before their assembly and sale to customers
Operations - ANS The management of the internal processes and activities used to design,
supply, produce, store and deliver valuable goods or services, generally inside the firms "four
walls"
5 Challenges Facing Global Supply Chains - ANS 1) The rising cost of living
2) Labor unrest
3) Energy shortages
4) Geopolitical uncertainty
5)Extreme weather
Process - ANS A system of activities that transforms inputs into valuable outputs
3 Types of Business Planning Horizons - ANS 1) Strategic Planning (long term)
2) Tactical Planning (medium term)
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3) Operational Planning (short term)
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, How did the field of Supply Chain Management come about? - ANS 1) Advances in
Technology and Infrastructure in communication, computers, and transportation
2) Free Trade Increase
3) Corporate Focus on "Core Capabilities", unique set of skills
4) Collaborative Global Networks
When Supply Exceeds Demand= - ANS Markdowns, Inventory Spoilage, Waste, and High
Carrying Costs
When demand exceeds supply= - ANS Lost revenue and Lost reputational value
What does TFC (The Fresh Connection) produce? - ANS Semi-fresh fruit juices
TFC brand name: - ANS Fressie
Where is TFC located? - ANS Netherlands
Two types of packaging (TFC) - ANS 1 Liter cardboard carton
0.3 Liter PET plastic bottle
Three flavors of TFC - ANS 1) Orange
2) Orange C-power
3) Orange-Mango
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Total maximum shelf life of finished goods TFC - ANS 20 weeks
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- TCU – LAYTON EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Supply Chain - ANS The interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods
take before their assembly and sale to customers
Operations - ANS The management of the internal processes and activities used to design,
supply, produce, store and deliver valuable goods or services, generally inside the firms "four
walls"
5 Challenges Facing Global Supply Chains - ANS 1) The rising cost of living
2) Labor unrest
3) Energy shortages
4) Geopolitical uncertainty
5)Extreme weather
Process - ANS A system of activities that transforms inputs into valuable outputs
3 Types of Business Planning Horizons - ANS 1) Strategic Planning (long term)
2) Tactical Planning (medium term)
1
Page
3) Operational Planning (short term)
@COPYRIGHT SIRJOEL 2025/2026
, How did the field of Supply Chain Management come about? - ANS 1) Advances in
Technology and Infrastructure in communication, computers, and transportation
2) Free Trade Increase
3) Corporate Focus on "Core Capabilities", unique set of skills
4) Collaborative Global Networks
When Supply Exceeds Demand= - ANS Markdowns, Inventory Spoilage, Waste, and High
Carrying Costs
When demand exceeds supply= - ANS Lost revenue and Lost reputational value
What does TFC (The Fresh Connection) produce? - ANS Semi-fresh fruit juices
TFC brand name: - ANS Fressie
Where is TFC located? - ANS Netherlands
Two types of packaging (TFC) - ANS 1 Liter cardboard carton
0.3 Liter PET plastic bottle
Three flavors of TFC - ANS 1) Orange
2) Orange C-power
3) Orange-Mango
2
Total maximum shelf life of finished goods TFC - ANS 20 weeks
Page
@COPYRIGHT SIRJOEL 2025/2026
