1.) Developing a reliable and trustworthy supplier base is critical to success. True False

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1.) Developing a reliable and trustworthy supplier base is critical to success.

True
False 
 

2.)The tragedy surrounding the Rana Plaza Factory collapse would have most likely been avoided with sound corporate social responsibility practices in place.

True
False
 

3.)Supply strategies are crucial to a business’s success.

True
False
 

4.)Location of a factory would not be considered a key factor in the decision-making process surrounding supplier choice.

True
False
 

5.)Fast fashion does not negatively impact the environment.

True
False
 

6.)Most apparel companies own their own factories and control their own fabric supply.

True
False
 

7.)Retailers have embraced the omnichannel model to provide buying options for their customers.

True
False
 

8.)Strategic line planning is considered necessary in developing the end product.

True
False
 

9.)Near-shoring’s main benefit is

reducing lead time.

cutting down on travel costs.

using less people.

None of these are a benefit.

 

10.)Re-shoring brings production back from

another brand.

a competing retailer.

a foreign country.

a local neighborhood.

 

11.) Strategic line planning can

reduce costs.

ensure transparency.

aligns trends with consumer needs.

All of these.

 

12.)Factors to consider when selecting a country to source in is/are

social and political climate.

price.

infrastructure.

All of these are considerations.

 

13.)The term FOB is short for

freight overboard.

free on board.

freight out back.

free on boat.

 

14.)Full packages convey the meaning that the seller (factory)

covers all the freight charges.

provides all patterns and markers.

provides all services to bring the product to market.

covers the retailer’s markdowns.

 

15.)Which of the following in not considered a shipping method?

FOB

LDP

CSR

CIF

 

16.)Which retailer would be considered the best at fast fashion?

Zara

H&M

Sears

Forever 21

 

17.)Which are key points to consider when sourcing new suppliers?

production capabilities

logistics

brand

a and b, but not c

 

18.)Morgan in 1993 identified the following factors to help buyers compete in the marketplace:

product design

choice of retailer

customer satisfaction

a and c, but not b

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