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APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Questions 407–428 (page: 33)

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

A team has been given a project which requires them to design a new product with the following key performance indicators (KPIs) and prototype results:



What should be the next step of the project?

  1. Close prototype phase and move to production phase
  2. Stay in prototype phase and issue formal corrective action to address prototype yield only
  3. Stay in prototype phase and issue formal corrective action to address all key performance indicators
  4. Close prototype phase and move to production phase with verbal understanding that yield needs to increase

Answer(s): A



Successful implementation of a new supply chain process first requires:

  1. manipulation of data
  2. a substantial investment in information technology
  3. a well-defined production planning process
  4. open communication with stakeholders

Answer(s): C


Reference:

https://www.operational-excellence-consulting.com/opex-articles/how-to-develop-a-supply-chain-strategy



Which of the following costs are likely to be incurred in reverse logistics?

  1. Warranty and ordering
  2. Warranty and restocking
  3. Restocking and obsolescence
  4. Obsolescence and carrying

Answer(s): B



A firm produces goods that are subject to frequent customer design changes. The products are sold to a few distributors who sell to a large number of retailers. In this situation, which of the following represents the best approach for which the firm should produce those goods?

  1. Using a push strategy to replenish the distributors
  2. Using a pull strategy based on retailer sales
  3. Using a push strategy based on retailer sales
  4. Using a pull strategy to replenish the distributors

Answer(s): C



In an effort to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), a company is outsourcing a major component to an overseas supplier.
What is the most appropriate action to reduce supply chain risk?

  1. Increase forecast accuracy
  2. Deploy strategic inventory buffers
  3. Invest in redundant manufacturing process
  4. Negotiate a competitive cost contract for transportation

Answer(s): B



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