CSCP

CSCP practice questions, page 26 of 37, with answer review and explanations.

Question 126

Which of the following methods is used to minimize the bullwhip effect?

  1. Outsourcing noncore business activities
  2. Reducing the number of stock keeping units (SKUs)
  3. Reducing lead time
  4. Increasing factory inventory

Question 127

Requirements for successful application of a demand-driven supply network include:

  1. demand synchronization between stakeholders.
  2. automatic communications of data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals.
  3. safety stock determined jointly by suppliers and customers.
  4. supply provided by a single source.

Question 128

In the analysis of costs, fixed costs are those that are:

  1. independent of the volume of output.
  2. dependent on the utilization of the asset.
  3. inversely proportionate to the volume of output.
  4. constant through the useful life of the asset.

Question 129

Which of the following actions by a group of trading partners is most likely to quickly improve their economic performance?

  1. Developing a comprehensive product and service strategy
  2. Implementing collaborative interorganizational systems
  3. Outsourcing interorganizational business processes
  4. Redesigning product packaging to reduce volume and weight

Question 130

One key factor to consider when selecting suppliers for their potential to sustain long-term, mutually profitable relationships is:

  1. landed cost.
  2. quality metrics.
  3. operational performance.
  4. financial viability.