Discuss CIPS L5M7 Exam Topic 1 Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a closed-loop supply chain?

AA farm supplying milk to a dairy manufacturer

BThe extraction of diamonds from a mine sold to a jewellery manufacturer

CThe sale of second-hand cars at a retail outlet

DA retailer which accepts old phones to be given back to the manufacturer

Suggested Answer: D

A closed-loop supply chain returns used products to the chain for reuse/recycling/remanufacture. Short extract: ''closed loop -- products/materials re-enter the supply chain.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, pp.5--7)

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19 comments · newest first

Taryn 1 month ago

Closed-loop needs that return aspect, definitely D.

Lettie 1 month ago

I’m leaning towards D too, good example.

Gracia 2 months ago

D makes sense, it’s about sustainability.

Kayleigh 2 months ago

B is just extraction, no return involved.

Goldie 2 months ago

I feel D really fits the definition.

Juliana 2 months ago

C is about resale, not closed-loop.

Allene 2 months ago

D shows recycling, that's key.

Lisha 2 months ago

A is not closed-loop, just supply.

Caitlin 3 months ago

Yeah, closed-loop means returning to the source.

Laticia 3 months ago

I think D is the best choice.

Millie 3 months ago

B is just extraction, not really a closed loop.

Jesse 3 months ago

A closed-loop is all about returns, so D is spot on!

Lashanda 3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about D? Sounds too good to be true.

Brittni 4 months ago

I think C fits too, but not as clearly.

Melodie 4 months ago

D is definitely a closed-loop supply chain!

Tracey 4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where the focus was on returns and recycling. D definitely sounds like the best example here!

Julie 4 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I thought closed-loop meant something about the entire lifecycle of a product. Could it be A or D?

Karl 4 months ago

I remember discussing closed-loop systems in class, and I feel like it’s about recycling or reusing materials. D seems to fit that.

Loise 4 months ago

I think a closed-loop supply chain involves returning products to the manufacturer, so maybe D is the right choice?

CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion