APICS CSCP Exam (page: 15)
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
Updated on: 09-Feb-2026

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A large manufacturer wanting to be more competitive in the global market place decided to outsource its transportation and return processing to other companies on a contractual basis. The companies providing the services would be referred to as:

  1. fourth party logistics providers.
  2. third party logistics providers.
  3. retail services providers.
  4. distribution services providers.

Answer(s): B



Companies are more likely to consider the consequences of their product design decisions when they view the reverse supply chain as an extension of the:

  1. forward supply chain.
  2. marketing process.
  3. manufacturing process.
  4. sales and operations planning process.

Answer(s): A



The primary reason for a firm to pursue strategic supply chain activities is to:

  1. gain competitive advantage.
  2. reduce costs.
  3. increase productivity.
  4. decrease product lead time.

Answer(s): A



A firm supplies a single line of products to consumers using retail stores and on-line sales, distributors, and wholesalers. Currently the firm has common pricing and response times for sales in each sales channel.
Which of the following tools is most appropriate to employ to improve profitability?

  1. Customer segmentation
  2. Customer-facing ordering systems
  3. Customer relationship management (CRM)
  4. Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCORֲ®)

Answer(s): A



A company has been delivering a global product that no longer appears profitable. Senior management's best response is to:

  1. analyze product profitability by market segment.
  2. discontinue the product based on eroding profitability.
  3. provide additional incentives to the sales force.
  4. increase promotional activity across all markets.

Answer(s): A



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