FBLA Introduction to Supply Chain Management practice test
Introduction to Supply Chain Management is an introductory event for 9th and 10th grade members covering how products move from raw materials to customers: sourcing, production, inventory, transportation, and logistics.
Topics on the FBLA Introduction to Supply Chain Management test
- Supply chain basics and terminology
- Sourcing and procurement
- Inventory management, JIT, and EOQ
- Transportation and distribution
- Logistics technology and tracking
- Sustainability and global supply chains
Free FBLA Introduction to Supply Chain Management practice questions and answers
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Question 1
A just-in-time (JIT) inventory system aims to:
- AKeep large safety stocks on hand
- BReceive materials only as they are needed for production
- CBuy all materials in bulk once a year
- DEliminate suppliers
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Answer: B. Receive materials only as they are needed for production
JIT cuts storage costs and waste, but it depends on reliable suppliers.
Question 2
The “bullwhip effect” describes:
- ASmall changes in customer demand causing larger swings in orders further up the supply chain
- BA sudden drop in shipping costs
- CProducts returned by customers
- DSuppliers competing on price
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Answer: A. Small changes in customer demand causing larger swings in orders further up the supply chain
Each stage over-reacts to the orders it sees, so variation grows from retailer to wholesaler to manufacturer.
Question 3
Which transportation mode usually has the lowest cost per ton-mile for heavy bulk goods over long distances?
- AAir
- BTruck
- CWater (ship or barge)
- DCourier
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Answer: C. Water (ship or barge)
Water transport is slow but very cheap for bulk cargo such as grain, coal, and oil. Air is the fastest and most expensive.
How to study for FBLA Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Follow one product (a phone, a pair of shoes) from raw materials to the customer and name each stage. It makes the vocabulary stick.
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How many questions are on the FBLA Introduction to Supply Chain Management test?
Introduction to Supply Chain Management is an objective test event. Under the current guidelines, FBLA objective tests are typically 100 multiple-choice questions in 50 minutes. Check the official FBLA competitive event guidelines for your season and conference.
Who can compete in Introduction to Supply Chain Management?
Introduction to Supply Chain Management is one of FBLA’s introductory events, which are open to members in 9th and 10th grade.
What topics are on the FBLA Introduction to Supply Chain Management test?
Expect questions on supply chain basics and terminology; sourcing and procurement; inventory management, JIT, and EOQ; transportation and distribution; logistics technology and tracking; and sustainability and global supply chains.
Are these official FBLA Introduction to Supply Chain Management questions?
No. The sample questions are original and written in the style of FBLA objective tests. TierOne is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with FBLA.