APICS CSCP Exam (page: 10)
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
Updated on: 09-Feb-2026

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Compared to a blanket purchase order, a supplier alliance agreement is best differentiated by:

  1. efficient material replenishment processes.
  2. clearly identified roles for the buyer and seller.
  3. a shared vision of added value.
  4. a sole-source agreement.

Answer(s): C



Incorporating supplier input into product and process design helps to:

  1. maintain quality.
  2. stabilize product costs.
  3. reduce time to market.
  4. save costs to the buyer.

Answer(s): C



A media company offers a majority of its movies through a specific distributor. The media company is beginning to produce content for a new foreign market to which the distributor has exclusive access. To maximize savings and gain entry to this new market, the media company should:

  1. create a contract for the new market.
  2. enter into a partnership.
  3. form a strategic alliance.
  4. acquire the distributor.

Answer(s): C



A company considers outsourcing its information technology support to a low-cost region on another continent. The company currently has no business presence there.
Which of the following actions is most effective in helping to select a service provider?

  1. Contacting the country's consulate for leads
  2. Contacting the country's local government for recommendations
  3. Visiting several potential providers before making a selection
  4. Finding a trusted local business agent to help in the search

Answer(s): D



Which of the following benefits of supplier relationship management typically results from collaboration with a few critical suppliers?

  1. Automation of supplier sales activities
  2. Elimination of formal contracts
  3. Reduction in customer and supplier inventories
  4. Standardization of communications

Answer(s): C



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