APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 358

Which of the following operations is the best example of reuse?

Answer options

• A. Manufacturing new products from worn tires
• B. Utilizing wastepaper as packaging material
• C. Making animal feed from fresh food scraps
• D. Extracting precious metals from used electronics

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct as it directly reflects the principle of reuse by repurposing wastepaper for packaging, thereby extending its lifecycle. Options A, C, and D involve recycling or repurposing materials but do not strictly align with the definition of reuse, which focuses on using items in their original form.