APICS CSCP - APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Exam
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Question #11 (Topic: Single Topic)
Which of the following considerations is an important supply chain design decision?
A. Product design
B. Selecting supporting information systems
C. Identifying labor force requirements
D. Identifying training programs
Answer: B
Question #12 (Topic: Single Topic)
When designing a supply chain for strategic advantage, a company first should consider:
A. the impact on customers using Just-in-Time manufacturing.
B. the financial stability of suppliers.
C. matching the supply chain to product type.
D. whether to use custom or standard parts.
Answer: C
Question #13 (Topic: Single Topic)
Supply chains delivering products or services are most able to respond quickly to changing market requirements when:
A. products have been standardized.
B. products have a modular design.
C. production processes have been standardized.
D. production processes have been simplified.
Answer: B
Question #14 (Topic: Single Topic)
Risk pooling enables a lower total inventory level without affecting service levels based on which of the following assumptions?
A. Inventory turnover ratio can be reduced.
B. Aggregate demand is more accurate than disaggregate demand.
C. The planning time fence can be adjusted as needed.
D. The supplier shares some risk for holding inventory.
Answer: B
Question #15 (Topic: Single Topic)
The purpose of continuous improvement in the supply chain is to:
A. eliminate the root causes of problems.
B. improve interorganizational communication.
C. develop better written procedures.
D. reduce product costs.
Answer: A
