Operations — supply chain
AQA GCSE Business Studies revision on Operations — supply chain. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Business 8132 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of the following best describes the term supply chain in a business context?
- A) The process of advertising goods to customers
- B) The network of organisations involved in producing and delivering a product
- C) The internal process of recruiting new employees
- D) The method used to calculate total profit margins
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Answer: The network of organisations involved in producing and delivering a product
The supply chain includes the sourcing of raw materials, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. It represents the entire journey a product takes before it reaches the end user, involving multiple businesses working in sequence.
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Question 2
What is the primary role of a supplier in a business supply chain?
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Answer: Providing raw materials or components
Suppliers act as the starting point of the production process by delivering necessary items like timber, fabric, or electronic components. Without a reliable supplier, a manufacturer cannot create their finished goods.
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Question 3
Which of these is a significant risk of relying on a single supplier for all components?
- A) Increased competition between suppliers
- B) Lower administrative costs for the business
- C) Vulnerability to disruption if the supplier fails
- D) Higher bargaining power for the buying business
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Answer: Vulnerability to disruption if the supplier fails
If a business relies on only one supplier, any strike, factory failure, or logistics issue at that supplier will immediately stop the business's production. This lack of diversification increases operational risk compared to using multiple suppliers.
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