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CIPS L6M10 Exam - Topic 3 Question 15 Discussion

What is the main characteristic of closed loop supply chains?
C) They involve cyclical motions of both forward and reverse flows with minimal leakage or losses.
A) They minimize forward flows activities and processes.
B) They prioritize open-loop systems to reduce impacts on the environment.
D) They consider only reverse flows activities from point of consumption to point of origin.

CIPS L6M10 Exam - Topic 3 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M10 exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 3
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What is the main characteristic of closed loop supply chains?

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Suggested Answer: C

Closed loop supply chains are characterized by their design to consider both forward and reverse flows activities and processes in a cyclical motion with minimal leakage or losses. [P-144]


by Vi at Aug 12, 2025, 03:33 PM

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Judy
9 months ago
Definitely not A, that doesn't make sense!
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Alyce
9 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds too good to be true.
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Adelaide
9 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right answer!
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Reita
9 months ago
They really help reduce waste, right?
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Stephaine
9 months ago
Closed loop supply chains focus on both forward and reverse flows.
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Laurel
10 months ago
I thought closed loop supply chains were mostly about recycling and returns, but I'm confused about how they handle forward flows too.
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Antione
10 months ago
I feel like option C sounds familiar from practice questions, especially about minimizing losses in the supply chain.
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Stephen
10 months ago
I remember studying that closed loop systems aim to minimize waste, but I can't recall if that means they prioritize reverse flows only.
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Felton
10 months ago
I think closed loop supply chains focus on both forward and reverse flows, but I'm not entirely sure if "cyclical motions" is the right term.
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Mattie
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of these choices. I need to make sure I fully understand the concept of closed-loop supply chains before selecting an answer.
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Sonia
11 months ago
Closed-loop supply chains focus on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency through the recycling and reuse of materials. Option C describes that process well.
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Brandon
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the differences between closed-loop and open-loop systems. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Marlon
11 months ago
I think the key here is the cyclical nature of closed-loop supply chains, where both forward and reverse flows are involved with minimal losses. Option C seems to capture that best.
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