c) inventory and material management
d) outsourcing
1.6. Which of the following is a key metric that can be used to measure and report on
sustainability practices in the supply chain?
(2 marks)
a) Volume of defects
b) Revenues generated
c) Lead times
d) Use of local labour
1.7.A procurement team has specific goals focusing on increasing organisational profitability,
environmental impact, and social contribution. The team's goals are focused on which of
the following concepts?
(2 marks)
a) Triple bottom line
b) Sustainable supply chain
c) Responsible procurement
d) Carbon footprint reduction
1.8. An organisation designing its procurement processesto achieve positive social outcomes is
most likely to encourage which of the following within its supply chains?
(2 marks)
a) Adherence to ethical codes of conduct.
b) Increased utilisation of local workers
c) Elimination of unnecessary processing
d) Use of quality management system
1.9.Content of a sustainable specification might include the following criteria/requirements of
suppliers:
(2 marks)
a) Minimal use of landfill for disposal at end of life, in many cases within the public sector
organizations will not entertain suppliers who use landfills as a method of disposal at
the end of the contract.
b) Minimize the environmental impact of materials, processes, end products, and
packaging
c) Maximize energy efficiency and the expected life of materials and end products -
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