Pass the CIPS CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply L6M10 Questions and answers with CertsForce

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Questions # 31:

What explains the growing influence of reverse logistics?

Options:

A.

Complexity of forward logistics.


B.

Need to reduce operational costs.


C.

Rise in returns and economic/environmental factors.


D.

Stricter transportation regulations.


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Questions # 32:

What is crucial for inter-organizational reverse logistics practices?

Options:

A.

Outsourcing logistics.


B.

Independent supply chain members.


C.

Trust and collaboration between partners.


D.

Frequent partner changes.


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Questions # 33:

What does the term "overproduction" refer to in the context of waste reduction?

Options:

A.

Producing goods in excess of customer demand.


B.

Producing high-quality products.


C.

Producing goods without considering waste reduction.


D.

Producing goods at the maximum capacity.


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Questions # 34:

James is a supply chain manager for ABC furniture manufacturing company. He is considering implementing reverse logistics practices to reduce waste and costs. Based on the provided scenario, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Options:

A.

Reverse logistics programs are unnecessary for furniture manufacturers as they already prioritize waste reduction.


B.

Reverse logistics is mainly focused on increasing waste and costs for manufacturing companies.


C.

Reverse logistics is viewed as a cost center that requires cost control and waste reduction.


D.

Furniture manufacturers do not consider environmental impacts in their operations and focus solely on cost reduction.


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Questions # 35:

Which of the following is NOT a way in which reverse logistics creates value for organizations?

Options:

A.

Increasing product life cycles


B.

Reducing customer satisfaction and loyalty


C.

Obtaining feedback for product improvements


D.

Recovering value from used/returned goods


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Questions # 36:

GreenTech is a start-up that specializes in manufacturing solar panels. They have noticed that several of their competitors are offering take-back and recycling services for old solar panels. GreenTech is now considering implementing a similar returns service to maintain a competitive edge.

What external stakeholder factor is motivating GreenTech to consider implementing a returns service for their solar panels?

Options:

A.

Supplier expectations


B.

Pressure group influence


C.

Customer demand and competition


D.

Government fines


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Questions # 37:

What is the main focus of "green supply chain management"?

Options:

A.

Monitoring and improving environmental performance within the supply chain.


B.

Increasing profits through efficient supply chain operations.


C.

Minimizing costs associated with waste disposal.


D.

Maximizing product life cycles through remanufacturing.


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Questions # 38:

What does the term "overproduction" refer to in the context of waste reduction?

Options:

A.

Producing goods in excess of customer demand.


B.

Producing high-quality products.


C.

Producing goods without considering waste reduction.


D.

Producing goods at the maximum capacity.


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Questions # 39:

Which of the following is NOT a way in which reverse logistics creates value for organizations?

Options:

A.

Increasing product life cycles


B.

Reducing customer satisfaction and loyalty


C.

Obtaining feedback for product improvements


D.

Recovering value from used/returned goods


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Questions # 40:

How does reverse logistics support repair and maintenance?

Options:

A.

Moving products to end users for repair.


B.

Irrelevant for repairs.


C.

Sending goods back to manufacturers for repair.


D.

Only applies to recycling.


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