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APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP new Practice Questions 2023 - Part 45

Mary Smith

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP new Practice Questions 2023 - Part 45

1. A firm has discovered a product quality issue. What should be the first step in responding to this issue?

A) Determine the root cause of the quality issue.
B) Separate the non-conforming products.
C) Trace the location of the faulty product in the supply chain.
D) Replace faulty products when they are returned by the end user.



2. Which of the following activities typically would be an appropriate application of the ISO 31000 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines?

A) Calculating a risk index for each facility
B) Establishing external risk communications processes
C) Projecting the ability of a facility to recover from an event
D) Preparing for risk management accreditation



3. Direct shipment distribution typically offers which of the following advantages?

A) Risk pooling is facilitated.
B) Demand variability is reduced.
C) Service levels are increased.
D) Lead times are reduced.



4. Which of the following distribution approaches for a low-volume, high-variety product line typically will result in the highest level of customer service and the lowest total distribution costs?

A) Direct shipment from plant to customers
B) Shipment from a central distribution warehouse
C) Shipment through a multi-echelon distribution network
D) Outsourcing the distribution function



5. The most cost-effective way to increase the velocity of goods in a supply chain is to:

A) improve the way the supply chain handles goods that are not in motion.
B) switch to a faster mode of transportation.
C) establish warehouses near major retail outlets.
D) subcontract with multiple third-party logistics (3PL) providers who are located at strategic locations.



1. Right Answer: C
Explanation:

2. Right Answer: B
Explanation:

3. Right Answer: D
Explanation:

4. Right Answer: A
Explanation:

5. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Explanation -The third-party logistics provider is better positioned to adapt to different technologies used by the company's clients. This potentially expands the company's customer base at a reduced cost.

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