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APICS CSCP Exam
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (Page 15 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026
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Which of the following philosophies has the goal of reducing process variation and improving product quality?

  1. Six sigma
  2. Total quality management (TQM)
  3. Lean manufacturing
  4. Taguchi methodology

Answer(s): A



Which supply chain activity would improve the cash flow cycle time of a manufacturing firm?

  1. The manufacturer increases both revenue and profit by adding additional customers in regions not served in the past.
  2. As part of a strategic alliance, the manufacturer agrees to decrease net payment terms on the supplier's contracts.
  3. The manufacturer takes ownership of the inventory at the customer's retail outlet via a customer mandated vendor-managed inventory (VMI) program.
  4. The manufacturer reduces transit time on inventory owned by the firm through an effective lean program.

Answer(s): D



Logistics integration objectives include responsiveness, variance reduction, shipment consolidation, and which of the following approaches?

  1. Electronic data Interchange (EDI)
  2. Postponement
  3. Life cycle support
  4. Enterprise resources planning (ERP)

Answer(s): D



Which of the following dimensions of customer value typically is most important for functional products, such as packaged foods?

  1. Conformance to requirements
  2. Price and brand
  3. Value-added service
  4. Relationship and experience

Answer(s): D



Which of the following outcomes typically is a benefit of collaborative information sharing in the supply chain?

  1. Taking market share from existing competitors
  2. Increasing the agility of the supply chain partners
  3. Automating the common business processes
  4. Reducing the levels in the supply chain

Answer(s): B



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