CSCP

CSCP practice questions, page 29 of 37, with answer review and explanations.

Question 141

Replacing a raw material in a manufacturing process with an alternate material that reduces emissions is an example of using:

  1. the global reporting initiative (GRI).
  2. recycling.
  3. rework.
  4. life cycle assessment (LCA).

Question 142

When determining lot sizes, consideration should be given to balancing which of the following costs?

  1. Quality costs and product costs
  2. Cost of goods sold (COGS) and indirect labor costs
  3. Unit sales price and unit cost
  4. Ordering costs and carrying costs

Question 143

Which of the following documents includes the valuation of goods for assessment of duties?

  1. Insurance certificate
  2. Export declaration
  3. Bill of landing (B/L)
  4. Commercial invoice

Question 144

A group of trading partners that produce and distributes supplies to commercial and industrial customers has decided to pursue competitive advantage by being responsive to customers' needs. The most appropriate positioning of safety stock to support this initiative would be at:

  1. a central warehouse for each market segment.
  2. the distribution centers (DCs) closest to the customers.
  3. each node in the distribution channel.
  4. each production facility.

Question 145

A company has significant cash invested in its finished goods inventories. What action can this company take to significantly reduce its inventory investment while maintaining its customer service levels?

  1. Begin production after receipt of customer orders
  2. Move the customer decoupling point from finished goods to components
  3. Increase component assembly lead times
  4. Plan key component material with preferred suppliers