MA5035 - Lesson 3 AI in Supply Chain Management

Question 1

What is the current dominant form of AI used in supply chain applications?

Accepted Answer

Narrow AI

Question 2

AI can help in making real-time supply chain decisions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

AI can adapt to seasonal changes in demand.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

One of the major traditional SCM challenges is:

Accepted Answer

Manual forecasting errors

Question 5

Paper-based inventory tracking can delay operations.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

AI Can Help Predict Port Congestion Days in Advance.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

AI improves offshore operations by:

Accepted Answer

Monitoring equipment health

Question 8

Lack of supply chain visibility can lead to:

Accepted Answer

Stockouts and delays

Question 9

Robotic automation in AI warehouses leads to:

Accepted Answer

Faster order fulfillment

Question 10

SCM includes logistics, warehousing, and transportation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The main objective of supply chain management is to:

Accepted Answer

Maximise efficiency and reduce costs

Question 12

AI creates supply chain value by:

Accepted Answer

Automating procurement and logistics

Question 13

AI and IoT will continue to shape the future of SCM.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which of the following best describes Artificial Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Machines simulating human intelligence

Question 15

Which skill remains important despite the adoption of AI in SCM?

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking and ethical decision-making

Question 16

AI can flag supplier delays early.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Why is quality data essential for AI in supply chain applications?

Accepted Answer

Tracking carbon emissions to optimise fuel use

Question 18

AI removes the need to evaluate suppliers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Human-based forecasting is always accurate.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Narrow AI can perform multiple unrelated tasks like a human can.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Which is a common challenge in adopting AI?

Accepted Answer

Lack of skilled talent

Question 22

Narrow AI is designed to perform a specific task, such as demand forecasting or route optimization in SCM.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

AI can predict failures before they happen.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

AI route optimisation can:

Accepted Answer

Reduce fuel and delivery time

Question 25

AI has completely replaced human roles in port operations.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

AI slows down ship ETA prediction

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an AI function in SCM?

Accepted Answer

Manual data entry

Question 28

Basic AI literacy is essential for interpreting system outputs and ensuring safe, ethical use.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

AI adoption in supply chains accelerated during the pandemic

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

AI ignores weather conditions in shipping.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

AI increases cargo handling efficiency.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

AI decreases supply chain visibility.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 33

Deep Learning is most appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

You have massive unstructured datasets (like images or video)

Question 34

AI helps with continuous learning in operations.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

Narrow AI lacks human-like reasoning and cannot adapt to tasks beyond its specific programming.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

AI requires large amounts of clean data.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

A major financial barrier to AI is:

Accepted Answer

High implementation cost

Question 38

AI ignores crane utilisation at berth.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Astrology

Question 40

Which is an ethical concern in AI?

Accepted Answer

Algorithmic bias

Question 41

AI eliminates the need for inspections.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

Which tool uses AI in maritime routing?

Accepted Answer

AIS data analytics

Question 43

AI-based demand forecasting is typically:

Accepted Answer

More data-driven and adaptive

Question 44

Machine Learning models usually require more data than Deep Learning models.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 45

AI supports inventory by:

Accepted Answer

Stock optimisation

Question 46

AI helps in maritime logistics by:

Accepted Answer

Optimising shipping paths

Question 47

Deep Learning is ideal for tasks such as analysing port traffic from satellite imagery.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 48

AI can improve supplier risk prediction.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 49

What is a common use of Machine Learning in supply chain management

Accepted Answer

Predicting demand patterns

Question 50

SCM is only relevant to the manufacturing sector.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 51

AI in SCM can reduce costs and improve efficiency by optimising logistics.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 52

AI can only be used in manufacturing, not in supply chains.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 53

General AI is already widely used in maritime logistics and offshore supply chains.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 54

AI eliminates the need for physical stock.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 55

Digital twins and predictive analytics are part of AI’s contribution to real-time decision-making in maritime SCM.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 56

One key benefit of AI in supply chains is improved forecasting.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 57

AI-enabled warehouses often use robots.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 58

Which task can AI perform in ports?

Accepted Answer

Optimising berth schedules

Question 59

What is the primary goal of implementing AI in supply chain management?

Accepted Answer

To increase visibility and optimise decision-making

Question 60

Deep Learning models are generally easier to interpret than Machine Learning models.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 61

What is a key future trend in AI-SCM?

Accepted Answer

Autonomous supply chains

Question 62

Implementing AI always saves money instantly.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 63

Which technique is commonly used in AI demand forecasting?

Accepted Answer

Neural networks

Question 64

Bias in AI systems can impact decision fairness.

Accepted Answer

True

MA5035 - Lesson 3 AI in Supply Chain Management

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MA5035 - Lesson 3 AI in Supply Chain Management

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