2024 – S1 – MNP2601 – ASSESSMENT 4 – Q&A
Assessment 4
Started on Friday, 10 May 2024,
State Finished
Completed on Friday, 10 May 2024,
Time taken
Marks 15.00/15.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
An organisation with a strong influence may ask upstream members of the supply
chain to commit to waste-reduction goals as part of their contribution to
environmental performance.
True
False
Feedback
The correct answer is 'True'.
Question 2
Market grades inform both the purchaser and the supplier of the precise inherent
characteristics of the item being bought.
True
False
Feedback
The correct answer is 'True'.
Question 3
When choosing a supplier, buyers should consistently opt for the supplier offering
the highest quality.
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,2024 – S1 – MNP2601 – ASSESSMENT 4 – Q&A
True
False
Feedback
The correct answer is 'False'.
Question 4
According to the King III report, who should take responsibility for ethical conduct in
organisations?
risk managers, since they are best trained to identify loopholes
senior management, because they remain ultimately accountable
supply chain managers, because they liaise with internal and external stakeholders
purchasing and managers, because they work with large sums of money
Feedback
The correct answer is:
senior management, because they remain ultimately accountable
Question 5
Why would holding internal buffer inventory of all staple products be the least
preferred way of managing supply risk at a grocery retailer dark store?
Encouraging Uber drivers to have additional basic staples in their car trunks could
decrease multiple deliveries.
They have many perishable items which could become obsolescent.
Keeping buffer inventory could give a lifeline to local suppliers of perishable items.
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, 2024 – S1 – MNP2601 – ASSESSMENT 4 – Q&A
Buying in bulk could drive staple product prices down.
Feedback
The correct answer is:
They have many perishable items which could become obsolescent.
Question 6
The case study states that there is “an increased demand for value offerings - that is
not just a building, but a greener building, with solar panels on the roof”. Green
purchasing can contribute to the environmental performance of dark stores. When
seeking for opportunities for greening the supply chain, under which supply chain
area does sunlighting, solar panels and indoor plants belong to?
Design of the dark store to increase the efficiency of the building
Recyclable packaging to reduce plastic pollution in the local community where
the building is established
Reverse logistics performed by electric vehicles removing waste from the dark
store building
Adhering to customer preferences of recycling and energy-saving
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Design of the dark store to increase the efficiency of the building
Question 7
The case study states that “the priority with dark stores lies in creating a practical
design to ensure everything is accessible for store staff”. Standardisation can reduce
costs. Which one of the following is an example of how cost saving in purchasing
inventory can be achieved in a dark store through the concept of standardisation?
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Assessment 4
Started on Friday, 10 May 2024,
State Finished
Completed on Friday, 10 May 2024,
Time taken
Marks 15.00/15.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
An organisation with a strong influence may ask upstream members of the supply
chain to commit to waste-reduction goals as part of their contribution to
environmental performance.
True
False
Feedback
The correct answer is 'True'.
Question 2
Market grades inform both the purchaser and the supplier of the precise inherent
characteristics of the item being bought.
True
False
Feedback
The correct answer is 'True'.
Question 3
When choosing a supplier, buyers should consistently opt for the supplier offering
the highest quality.
1
,2024 – S1 – MNP2601 – ASSESSMENT 4 – Q&A
True
False
Feedback
The correct answer is 'False'.
Question 4
According to the King III report, who should take responsibility for ethical conduct in
organisations?
risk managers, since they are best trained to identify loopholes
senior management, because they remain ultimately accountable
supply chain managers, because they liaise with internal and external stakeholders
purchasing and managers, because they work with large sums of money
Feedback
The correct answer is:
senior management, because they remain ultimately accountable
Question 5
Why would holding internal buffer inventory of all staple products be the least
preferred way of managing supply risk at a grocery retailer dark store?
Encouraging Uber drivers to have additional basic staples in their car trunks could
decrease multiple deliveries.
They have many perishable items which could become obsolescent.
Keeping buffer inventory could give a lifeline to local suppliers of perishable items.
2
, 2024 – S1 – MNP2601 – ASSESSMENT 4 – Q&A
Buying in bulk could drive staple product prices down.
Feedback
The correct answer is:
They have many perishable items which could become obsolescent.
Question 6
The case study states that there is “an increased demand for value offerings - that is
not just a building, but a greener building, with solar panels on the roof”. Green
purchasing can contribute to the environmental performance of dark stores. When
seeking for opportunities for greening the supply chain, under which supply chain
area does sunlighting, solar panels and indoor plants belong to?
Design of the dark store to increase the efficiency of the building
Recyclable packaging to reduce plastic pollution in the local community where
the building is established
Reverse logistics performed by electric vehicles removing waste from the dark
store building
Adhering to customer preferences of recycling and energy-saving
Feedback
The correct answer is:
Design of the dark store to increase the efficiency of the building
Question 7
The case study states that “the priority with dark stores lies in creating a practical
design to ensure everything is accessible for store staff”. Standardisation can reduce
costs. Which one of the following is an example of how cost saving in purchasing
inventory can be achieved in a dark store through the concept of standardisation?
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