Principles of Business Quiz 1
Name:
Grade 10
Date:
Answer ALL questions.
1. Caribbean Fresh, a food distribution company, imports fruits from South America. Due to delays at the
port and unreliable trucking services, perishable goods often arrive late at supermarkets, reducing their shelf
life.
A. Explain 2 ways transportation delays can affect Caribbean Fresh’s business operation. (4 marks)
B. Recommend 2 solutions the company could implement to minimize these delays. (2 marks)
2. A company, CaribFresh, produces organic fruit juices in Jamaica. To distribute its products, it uses
different logistics model:
- CaribFresh owns and operates its fleet of delivery trucks, transporting juices directly to supermarkets and
stores across the island.
- For inter-island shipping, CaribFresh hires a shipping company that transports the juices to other countries.
- To handle growing online sales, CaribFresh partners with a logistics company that manages warehousing,
order fulfillment, and customer delivery.
A. Identify first, second- and third-party logistics. (3 marks)
3. A bakery, Sweet Delights, delivers fresh bread and pastries to supermarkets and restaurants within the city.
The business uses delivery vans, but traffic congestion often causes late deliveries.
A. Explain 2 advantages of using road transport for Sweet Delights. (4 marks)
B. Identify 2 challenges the business faces due to road transport and suggest solutions. (4 marks)
4. A local supermarket chain, FreshMart, competes with other grocery stores by offering faster home delivery
services and lower transportation costs.
A. Define the term ‘competitive advantage.’ (1 mark)
B. Explain 2 ways FreshMart’s delivery services help the business gain a competitive advantage
over its rivals. (4 marks)
5. A bakery, Sweet Treats Ltd., sources raw materials from farmers and distributors. Once baked, the goods
are transported to retail stores and customers.
A. Define the term ‘supply chain’. (1 mark
B. Identify 2 components of Sweet Treat’s supply chain. (2 marks)