CSCP Supply Chain Technology and Systems Flashcards

In supply chain technology, what does 'API integration' allow companies to do?

Answer: Enable different software systems to communicate and share data in real time

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) allow disparate software systems to exchange data seamlessly in real time without manual intervention.

Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) differs from traditional MRP primarily because it:

Answer: Uses strategically positioned inventory buffers to decouple supply chain variability

DDMRP positions decoupling points with dynamic buffers to protect and promote flow rather than reacting to forecasts alone.

An Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system improves on basic MRP by:

Answer: Considering both material availability and capacity constraints simultaneously

APS simultaneously optimizes production schedules against material availability and resource capacity constraints, producing more realistic plans.

Which metric is most directly improved by implementing a robust Supply Chain Control Tower?

Answer: End-to-end supply chain visibility and real-time decision-making

A Supply Chain Control Tower aggregates data from across the supply chain to provide real-time visibility and enable rapid response to disruptions.

The Internet of Things (IoT) enhances supply chain management primarily by:

Answer: Enabling physical assets to collect and transmit data automatically

IoT devices on assets, vehicles, and products continuously collect and transmit operational data, enabling real-time monitoring and analytics.

Which technology is most associated with automating repetitive, rule-based supply chain tasks such as invoice processing or order entry?

Answer: Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

RPA uses software bots to mimic human actions for repetitive digital tasks, freeing staff for higher-value supply chain work.