Which approach is NOT effective for supply chain security? Response:

Question

Options

• AUsing tamper-evident seals
• BIgnoring the need for barcoding and serialization
• CVerification of shipping documentation
• DApplication of RFID technology

• A
  13% (4)
• B
  80% (24)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Ignoring barcoding and serialization (B) is the ineffective approach because these technologies are fundamental to supply chain visibility - they enable tracking individual items through every stage of the supply chain, making tampering or substitution detectable. Tamper-evident seals (A) are effective because they provide physical proof of unauthorized access to shipments. Verification of shipping documentation (C) ensures goods match their manifests, catching discrepancies that could indicate theft or substitution. RFID technology (D) enables real-time, automated tracking of assets without line-of-sight scanning, strengthening both security and inventory accuracy.

Memory tip: Think "IGNORE = INSECURE." In supply chain security, ignoring any tracking or verification mechanism is always the wrong answer - every legitimate security control either tracks items (barcode, RFID, seals) or verifies their authenticity (documentation). If an answer says to skip a tracking technology, that's your red flag.

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