Question 1

Humanitarian logistics refers to the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost- effective flow of materials and resources from donors to vulnerable and displaced people, with the objective of alleviating human suffering.

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Humanitarian logistics focuses on delivering aid and resources efficiently to those in need, aiming to reduce suffering and support affected populations.

Question 2

Supply chains must be designed to link the preparation activities to initial relief activities and recovery operations.

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Supply chains in disaster management should be designed to ensure a seamless transition from preparation to relief and recovery, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated and delivered where needed.

Question 3

Some natural disasters are more predictable than others.

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Some natural disasters, like hurricanes, can be predicted with some accuracy due to advancements in meteorology, while others, like earthquakes, are much harder to predict.

Question 4

Nearest neighbour heuristic refers to a technique that creates a route by moving from the past location to the next location based on closest proximity.

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Question 5

The shortest route problem seeks to find the shortest distance between multiple locations on a map or in a network.

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The shortest route problem aims to determine the minimum distance or cost path between multiple points in a network, often using algorithms like Dijkstra's or the Bellman-Ford algorithm.

Question 6

Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to support operations, usually expressed in equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide.

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Carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gases emitted by activities, expressed in CO2 equivalents, to assess environmental impact.

Question 7

Careful design of products to minimize potential harm to customers, and developing supply chains that enable product traceability are important measures of the environmental bottom line.

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These measures are more related to the social and economic aspects of sustainability rather than the environmental bottom line, which focuses on reducing environmental impact.

Question 8

Product traceability follows the path of defective products back upstream from detection through multiple tiers of the supply chain to the specific source of the problem based on serial numbers.

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Product traceability involves tracking the movement of products through the supply chain, using serial numbers to identify and trace defective products back to their origin.

Question 9

Major process activities in the reverse supply chain include collection, inspection, and disassembly of used products.

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The reverse supply chain involves activities such as collecting used products, inspecting them for quality or usability, and disassembling them for recycling, refurbishment, or disposal.

Question 10

When natural disasters strike, it is often critical that life- saving resources arrive within days.

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Question 11

Selecting suppliers that adhere to an ethical code of conduct is a critical aspect of designing a supply chain.

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Selecting suppliers that adhere to an ethical code of conduct ensures that the supply chain operates responsibly, aligns with company values, and mitigates risks related to unethical practices.

Question 12

As part of customer and public safety, companies are reducing the use of substances that have been shown to have potential health risks.

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Many companies are actively working to reduce or eliminate the use of substances that pose potential health risks to ensure customer and public safety, often in response to regulatory requirements and consumer demand for safer products.

Question 13

Suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have no responsibilities ensuring that safe products reach customers.

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Suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers all have responsibilities to ensure that products are safe for consumers, as part of regulatory compliance and ethical business practices.

Question 14

A route planning seeks to find the most efficient route to deliver a service or product to one or more customers.

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Route planning aims to optimize the path taken to deliver services or products, considering factors like distance, time, and cost to enhance efficiency.

Question 15

If an item no longer works, it might be repaired, and then returned to the customer or sold in another market.

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An item that is repaired can be returned to the original customer or sold in a different market, depending on the business's policies and practices.

Question 16

The social bottom line encompasses the customer safety, ethical, and philanthropic expectations of the communities and society in which it operates.

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The social bottom line refers to the social impact of a company's operations, including customer safety, ethical practices, and contributions to the community and society.

Question 17

Services can generate large amounts of waste.

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Services, such as hospitality, healthcare, and retail, can produce significant waste through packaging, food waste, and disposable items.

Question 18

More sustainable supply chains include social, economic and financial bottom lines.

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Question 19

A supply chain that integrates forward flows with reverse flows is called a closed- loop supply chain.

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A closed-loop supply chain integrates both forward logistics (product distribution) and reverse logistics (returns, recycling, and reuse) to maximize efficiency and sustainability.

Question 20

A firm must establish convenient collection points to receive the used goods from the final customer and transport the goods to a returns processor.

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Establishing convenient collection points is essential for efficient reverse logistics, allowing firms to manage returns effectively and ensure customer satisfaction.

Quiz 3: Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics