CSCP Supply Chain Planning and Execution 2

Question 1

What is the key difference between 'push' and 'pull' supply chain execution?

Accepted Answer

Push produces based on forecasts; pull produces in response to actual customer demand signals

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Push is faster; pull is slower

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Push uses lean principles; pull uses agile principles

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Push requires more safety stock; pull eliminates safety stock

Question 2

Which transportation mode typically offers the lowest cost per ton-mile for large, heavy shipments over long distances?

Accepted Answer

Rail

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Truck

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Air freight

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Parcel carrier

Question 3

In warehouse management, 'cross-docking' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Transferring inbound shipments directly to outbound vehicles with minimal or no storage time

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Storing products in multiple warehouse locations

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Processing returns and sending them back to suppliers

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Sorting mixed pallets into single-SKU pallets for storage

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'Warehouse Management System' (WMS)?

Accepted Answer

To automate and optimize warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping

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To manage supplier contracts and purchase orders

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To track fleet vehicles and driver hours

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To process customer invoices and payments

Question 5

Which document serves as the primary contract between a shipper and a carrier for freight transportation?

Accepted Answer

Bill of lading

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Purchase order

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Commercial invoice

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Packing list

Question 6

In distribution requirements planning (DRP), what information flows from distribution centers back to the manufacturing plant?

Accepted Answer

Time-phased net requirements for finished goods that need to be replenished

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Customer sales orders and invoices

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Warehouse capacity constraints and labor availability

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Transportation carrier performance metrics