Question 1

Discuss the role of sustainability supply chains.

Accepted Answer

This is a general question and many answers would suffice in answering it. Answers should be similar to the following comments.
Each supply chain is only a small part of the world it resides in. Ultimately the health and survival of every individual depends on the health of the world around us. It is thus important to expand the goal of a supply chain beyond the interests of its participants (which the supply chain surplus represents) to others that may be affected by supply chain decisions. It is in this context that the 21^st century has seen a growing focus on sustainability. The focus on sustainability has increased as large countries like Brazil, China and India have grown. On the one hand, the growth of emerging markets is improving global living standards in a way that perhaps has not happened before in human history. On the other hand, this growth puts pressure on resources and the environment in a way that has also never happened before. It has become increasingly clear that if supply chains do not become much more sustainable than they have been in the past, the world's resources and environment cannot sustain this level of growth.

Question 2

For individuals and firms to focus on sustainability, it is crucial that they

Accepted Answer

A)  reject the model of maximization of shareholder wealth as the firm objective. 
B)  adhere to ISO 14000 standards. 
C)  internalize the monetary value of the social/environmental cost of their actions. 
D)  include language in the corporate mission, vision, and values statements about sustainability. 
A)  reject the model of maximization of shareholder wealth as the firm objective. 
B)  adhere to ISO 14000 standards. 
C)  internalize the monetary value of the social/environmental cost of their actions. 
D)  include language in the corporate mission, vision, and values statements about sustainability. C

Question 3

________ reduced the amount of harmful phosphates in laundry and dish detergents in the Americas region by 14.5 percent in 2011 with a goal of reaching a reduction of 70 percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Walmart 
B)  BASF 
C)  3M 
D)  Procter & Gamble 
A)  Walmart 
B)  BASF 
C)  3M 
D)  Procter & Gamble A

Question 4

Walmart reported that in California, over ________ percent of waste has been diverted from landfills and made into something else that produces revenue.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  25 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 5

Hardin (1968) described the tragedy of the commons as a dilemma arising when the common good does not align perfectly with the good of individual entities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Surveys in sustainable farming have revealed that the typical consumer is willing to pay 25% more for sustainable fare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ has always worked hard to design products that can be shipped flat to achieve high volume and weight density during transportation. As a result, the company not only lowers its transportation costs, it also reduces emissions and energy use.

Accepted Answer

A)  Walmart 
B)  IKEA 
C)  3M 
D)  Procter & Gamble 
A)  Walmart 
B)  IKEA 
C)  3M 
D)  Procter & Gamble

Question 8

For most firms, the extent of direct emissions is typically only a small fraction of the extent of indirect emissions in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most concrete action has been observed primarily when a focus on sustainability

Accepted Answer

A)  increases revenue for sustainability initiatives. 
B)  makes the world more sustainable. 
C)  attracts customers who value sustainability. 
D)  reduces risk and improving the financial performance of the supply chain. 
A)  increases revenue for sustainability initiatives. 
B)  makes the world more sustainable. 
C)  attracts customers who value sustainability. 
D)  reduces risk and improving the financial performance of the supply chain.

Question 10

Under a cap and trade system, the price of emissions is

Accepted Answer

A)  determined directly as a function of the output. 
B)  determined indirectly and can change. 
C)  determined indirectly and is invariant. 
D)  determined directly and is invariant. 
A)  determined directly as a function of the output. 
B)  determined indirectly and can change. 
C)  determined indirectly and is invariant. 
D)  determined directly and is invariant.

Question 11

Walmart implemented a web-based scorecard that evaluated the packaging of each product along nine metrics which included

Accepted Answer

A)  cube utilization. 
B)  distance traveled. 
C)  recycled content. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  cube utilization. 
B)  distance traveled. 
C)  recycled content. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 12

Facilities often offer the best opportunity to simultaneously improve the environmental and financial performance through innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ worked with their equipment supplier, Siemens VAI, to create a new production process that cut costs and emissions by using local iron ore that was of lower quality but cheaper.

Accepted Answer

A)  Walmart 
B)  Coca-Cola 
C)  Posco 
D)  Starbucks 
A)  Walmart 
B)  Coca-Cola 
C)  Posco 
D)  Starbucks

Question 14

In general, the reverse logistics function for a manufacturer is more expensive to operate on a per unit basis than the forward logistics function that sends the products to market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Unilever, the Dutch-British consumer goods giant, has invested significant effort to help emerging economies such as Brazil and India wrestle with poverty, water scarcity and climate change. The company sees ________ of its sales and the majority of its growth coming from emerging economies.

Accepted Answer

A)  almost 25% 
B)  almost 50% 
C)  almost 60% 
D)  almost 75% 
A)  almost 25% 
B)  almost 50% 
C)  almost 60% 
D)  almost 75%

Question 16

________ is a social arrangement that encourages all participants to behave such that they do not contribute to the tragedy of the commons.

Accepted Answer

A)  A zero sum game 
B)  Escalation of commitment 
C)  Mutual coercion 
D)  Barzini Red 
A)  A zero sum game 
B)  Escalation of commitment 
C)  Mutual coercion 
D)  Barzini Red

Question 17

What are some metrics that can be used to measure sustainability for a supply chain?

Accepted Answer

There are many metrics-both quantitative

Question 18

________ has worked hard to reuse heat energy from boilers in its production process and reduce its total water footprint.

Accepted Answer

A)  Walmart 
B)  Coca-Cola 
C)  IBM 
D)  Starbucks 
A)  Walmart 
B)  Coca-Cola 
C)  IBM 
D)  Starbucks

Question 19

Under a carbon tax system, the price of emissions is

Accepted Answer

A)  the tax rate set directly by the regulatory authority. 
B)  decided by the emitters. 
C)  determined by the fraction of total carbon assignable to the company. 
D)  agreed upon by all firms competing for the same pool of customers. 
A)  the tax rate set directly by the regulatory authority. 
B)  decided by the emitters. 
C)  determined by the fraction of total carbon assignable to the company. 
D)  agreed upon by all firms competing for the same pool of customers.

Question 20

One advantage of a carbon tax system over a cap and trade system is

Accepted Answer

A)  the carbon tax system is less expensive. 
B)  the carbon tax system is more expensive. 
C)  that emissions under the cap and trade system cannot be monitored by outside agencies. 
D)  the carbon tax system displays more price stability. 
A)  the carbon tax system is less expensive. 
B)  the carbon tax system is more expensive. 
C)  that emissions under the cap and trade system cannot be monitored by outside agencies. 
D)  the carbon tax system displays more price stability.

Discuss the role of sustainability supply chains.

For individuals and firms to focus on sustainability, it is crucial that they

________ reduced the amount of harmful phosphates in laundry and dish detergents in the Americas region by 14.5 percent in 2011 with a goal of reaching a reduction of 70 percent.

Walmart reported that in California, over ________ percent of waste has been diverted from landfills and made into something else that produces revenue.

Hardin (1968) described the tragedy of the commons as a dilemma arising when the common good does not align perfectly with the good of individual entities.

Surveys in sustainable farming have revealed that the typical consumer is willing to pay 25% more for sustainable fare.

________ has always worked hard to design products that can be shipped flat to achieve high volume and weight density during transportation. As a result, the company not only lowers its transportation costs, it also reduces emissions and energy use.

For most firms, the extent of direct emissions is typically only a small fraction of the extent of indirect emissions in the supply chain.

Most concrete action has been observed primarily when a focus on sustainability

Under a cap and trade system, the price of emissions is

Walmart implemented a web-based scorecard that evaluated the packaging of each product along nine metrics which included

Facilities often offer the best opportunity to simultaneously improve the environmental and financial performance through innovation.

________ worked with their equipment supplier, Siemens VAI, to create a new production process that cut costs and emissions by using local iron ore that was of lower quality but cheaper.

In general, the reverse logistics function for a manufacturer is more expensive to operate on a per unit basis than the forward logistics function that sends the products to market.

Unilever, the Dutch-British consumer goods giant, has invested significant effort to help emerging economies such as Brazil and India wrestle with poverty, water scarcity and climate change. The company sees ________ of its sales and the majority of its growth coming from emerging economies.

________ is a social arrangement that encourages all participants to behave such that they do not contribute to the tragedy of the commons.

What are some metrics that can be used to measure sustainability for a supply chain?

________ has worked hard to reuse heat energy from boilers in its production process and reduce its total water footprint.

Under a carbon tax system, the price of emissions is

One advantage of a carbon tax system over a cap and trade system is

Understanding the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope

Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics

Designing Distribution Networks and Applications to e-Business

Network Design in the Supply Chain

Designing Global Supply Chain Networks

Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain

Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain

Sales and Operations Planning: Planning Supply and Demand in a Supply Chain

Coordination in a Supply Chain

Managing Economies of Scale in the Supply Chain: Cycle Inventory

Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain: Safety Inventory

Determining the Optimal Level of Product Availability

Transportation in a Supply Chain

Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain

Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain

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Exam 17: Sustainability and the Supply Chain

Discuss the role of sustainability supply chains.

For individuals and firms to focus on sustainability, it is crucial that they

________ reduced the amount of harmful phosphates in laundry and dish detergents in the Americas region by 14.5 percent in 2011 with a goal of reaching a reduction of 70 percent.

Walmart reported that in California, over ________ percent of waste has been diverted from landfills and made into something else that produces revenue.

Hardin (1968) described the tragedy of the commons as a dilemma arising when the common good does not align perfectly with the good of individual entities.

Surveys in sustainable farming have revealed that the typical consumer is willing to pay 25% more for sustainable fare.

________ has always worked hard to design products that can be shipped flat to achieve high volume and weight density during transportation. As a result, the company not only lowers its transportation costs, it also reduces emissions and energy use.

For most firms, the extent of direct emissions is typically only a small fraction of the extent of indirect emissions in the supply chain.

Most concrete action has been observed primarily when a focus on sustainability

Under a cap and trade system, the price of emissions is

Walmart implemented a web-based scorecard that evaluated the packaging of each product along nine metrics which included

Facilities often offer the best opportunity to simultaneously improve the environmental and financial performance through innovation.

________ worked with their equipment supplier, Siemens VAI, to create a new production process that cut costs and emissions by using local iron ore that was of lower quality but cheaper.

In general, the reverse logistics function for a manufacturer is more expensive to operate on a per unit basis than the forward logistics function that sends the products to market.

Unilever, the Dutch-British consumer goods giant, has invested significant effort to help emerging economies such as Brazil and India wrestle with poverty, water scarcity and climate change. The company sees ________ of its sales and the majority of its growth coming from emerging economies.

________ is a social arrangement that encourages all participants to behave such that they do not contribute to the tragedy of the commons.

What are some metrics that can be used to measure sustainability for a supply chain?

________ has worked hard to reuse heat energy from boilers in its production process and reduce its total water footprint.

Under a carbon tax system, the price of emissions is

One advantage of a carbon tax system over a cap and trade system is

Understanding the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope

Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics

Designing Distribution Networks and Applications to e-Business

Network Design in the Supply Chain

Designing Global Supply Chain Networks

Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain

Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain

Sales and Operations Planning: Planning Supply and Demand in a Supply Chain

Coordination in a Supply Chain

Managing Economies of Scale in the Supply Chain: Cycle Inventory

Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain: Safety Inventory

Determining the Optimal Level of Product Availability

Transportation in a Supply Chain

Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain

Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain

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