Supply Chain Management in Food Sector MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What does SCM stand for in the food industry? (A) Supply Chain Management (B) Sales Chain Model (C) Standard Control Mechanism (D) Stock Chain Movement Show All Answers 2. : The main goal of supply chain management is to: (A) Deliver products efficiently to consumers (B) Increase food prices (C) Limit production (D) Reduce product variety 3. : Which of the following is a key component of food supply chain? (A) Production (B) Processing (C) Distribution (D) All of the above 4. : The first stage in the food supply chain is: (A) Raw material production (B) Retail (C) Distribution (D) Packaging 5. : Cold chain management is essential for: (A) Perishable food products (B) Canned goods (C) Dry food only (D) Frozen metals 6. : Which of the following ensures traceability in food supply chain? (A) Barcoding and RFID (B) Manual records only (C) Random inspection (D) Price tagging 7. : Logistics in SCM refers to: (A) Movement and storage of goods (B) Product advertising (C) Price setting (D) Quality inspection 8. : The “bullwhip effect” in supply chain refers to: (A) Amplification of demand fluctuations (B) Sudden supply shortage (C) Price increase (D) Product spoilage 9. : Which organization sets global standards for food safety in supply chains? (A) Codex Alimentarius (B) WHO only (C) ISO 45000 (D) UNICEF 10. : Reverse logistics in food SCM deals with: (A) Returns and waste management (B) Forward delivery (C) Packaging design (D) Marketing 11. : Efficient food supply chains aim to reduce: (A) Waste and delivery time (B) Customer satisfaction (C) Shelf life (D) Product safety 12. : Which technology supports real-time tracking in food supply chain? (A) GPS (B) X-rays (C) Ultrasound (D) Magnetism 13. : In food SCM, the term “traceability” means: (A) Tracking product origin and movement (B) Product labeling (C) Shelf arrangement (D) Pricing strategy 14. : What is the main challenge in food supply chains? (A) Perishability (B) Labor shortage (C) Overproduction (D) Consumer loyalty 15. : Which part of SCM ensures product freshness? (A) Cold chain (B) Hot storage (C) Inventory reduction (D) Price tagging 16. : Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory system helps in: (A) Reducing inventory cost (B) Increasing wastage (C) Overproduction (D) Delaying delivery 17. : Which of the following is a key performance indicator in food SCM? (A) On-time delivery rate (B) Advertisement views (C) Employee turnover (D) Customer surveys only 18. : Which software is commonly used in supply chain planning? (A) ERP systems (B) Photoshop (C) Word processors (D) CAD tools 19. : “Farm to Fork” approach ensures: (A) Food safety and quality at all stages (B) Marketing improvement (C) Profit increase only (D) Packaging variety 20. : HACCP system is used for: (A) Hazard analysis and control (B) Packaging design (C) Advertising management (D) Financial reporting 21. : Which factor affects transportation in food supply chain? (A) Temperature control (B) Employee salary (C) Office layout (D) Internet speed 22. : SCM integrates: (A) Suppliers, manufacturers, and customers (B) Marketing and design only (C) Accounting only (D) Government agencies 23. : Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) means: (A) Supplier controls customer’s stock (B) Retailer manages supplier stock (C) Government manages inventory (D) None of these 24. : Which of these is an advantage of an efficient food supply chain? (A) Reduced spoilage and cost (B) Increased waste (C) Product delay (D) Quality decline 25. : Which transport mode is best for frozen foods? (A) Refrigerated trucks (B) Rail (C) Ships only (D) Motorbikes 26. : Which of these ensures food quality in transit? (A) Temperature monitoring sensors (B) Plastic wrapping (C) Manual inspection (D) Expiry dates 27. : Which is a major risk in global food supply chains? (A) Supply disruption (B) Customer feedback (C) Online marketing (D) Employee shift 28. : Demand forecasting in SCM helps to: (A) Match supply with consumer needs (B) Reduce customer satisfaction (C) Increase food loss (D) Delay transport 29. : Which organization regulates import/export food safety standards? (A) WTO (B) WHO (C) ILO (D) IMF 30. : The key to minimizing food waste in supply chains is: (A) Efficient inventory management (B) Delayed transport (C) Bulk overstocking (D) Ignoring demand patterns 31. : A sustainable food supply chain focuses on: (A) Environmental, economic, and social aspects (B) Profit only (C) Marketing (D) Energy waste 32. : Traceability systems are crucial for: (A) Food recalls and safety audits (B) Marketing campaigns (C) Sales forecasting (D) Customer loyalty 33. : RFID stands for: (A) Radio Frequency Identification (B) Rapid Food Information Data (C) Resource Field Identification Device (D) Radio Food Industry Device 34. : SCM contributes to food safety by: (A) Ensuring hygiene at all stages (B) Promoting fast food (C) Ignoring temperature control (D) Reducing regulations 35. : The main function of packaging in food SCM is: (A) Protection and information (B) Decoration (C) Marketing only (D) Cost reduction 36. : Blockchain technology in SCM helps with: (A) Transparency and traceability (B) Food coloring (C) Advertising (D) Branding 37. : What is the key driver of food logistics cost? (A) Transportation fuel (B) Employee uniforms (C) Marketing (D) HR expenses 38. : Effective supplier relationships lead to: (A) Improved quality and reliability (B) More waste (C) Lower cooperation (D) Price uncertainty 39. : “Lean Supply Chain” aims to: (A) Eliminate waste and improve flow (B) Increase storage (C) Reduce automation (D) Ignore data 40. : Which of these is an example of value addition in food SCM? (A) Packaging and labeling (B) Delayed dispatch (C) Storage overflow (D) Ignoring hygiene 41. : What does a sustainable cold chain focus on? (A) Energy efficiency (B) Advertising (C) Marketing (D) Accounting 42. : Inventory turnover ratio measures: (A) Efficiency of stock management (B) Employee count (C) Product quality (D) Shelf design 43. : “First Expired, First Out” (FEFO) principle is used in: (A) Food storage management (B) Sales forecasting (C) Marketing (D) Accounting 44. : A bottleneck in supply chain refers to: (A) A process causing delay (B) Product packaging (C) Supply increase (D) Quality improvement 45. : Which department ensures compliance with safety standards? (A) Quality assurance (B) Marketing (C) HR (D) Finance 46. : Which of the following is a supply chain risk mitigation strategy? (A) Diversifying suppliers (B) Single sourcing (C) No backups (D) Ignoring trends 47. : The concept of SCM originated from: (A) Manufacturing industry (B) Food retailing (C) Agriculture (D) Transport sector 48. : Demand-supply mismatch causes: (A) Inventory loss or stockouts (B) Improved sales (C) Quality enhancement (D) None of these 49. : Efficient food SCM reduces: (A) Operational costs and waste (B) Quality control (C) Transparency (D) Product shelf life 50. : The final goal of food supply chain management is: (A) Delivering safe and quality food to consumers (B) Profit only (C) Market monopoly (D) Delayed shipping