Discuss CIPS L6M10 Exam Topic 3 Question 15

What is the main characteristic of closed loop supply chains?

AThey minimize forward flows activities and processes.

BThey prioritize open-loop systems to reduce impacts on the environment.

CThey involve cyclical motions of both forward and reverse flows with minimal leakage or losses.

DThey consider only reverse flows activities from point of consumption to point of origin.

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]

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13 comments · newest first

Judy 11 months ago

Definitely not A, that doesn't make sense!

Alyce 11 months ago

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

Adelaide 11 months ago

Totally agree, C is the right answer!

Reita 11 months ago

They really help reduce waste, right?

Stephaine 11 months ago

Closed loop supply chains focus on both forward and reverse flows.

Laurel 12 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.

Antione 12 months ago

I feel like option C sounds familiar from practice questions, especially about minimizing losses in the supply chain.

Stephen 1 year 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.

Felton 1 year 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.

Mattie 1 year 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.

Sonia 1 year 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.

Brandon 1 year 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.

Marlon 1 year 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.

CIPS L6M10 Exam - Topic 3 Question 15 Discussion