CSCP Supply Chain Planning and Execution

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)?

Accepted Answer

To align supply and demand plans across business functions at an aggregate level

Answer

S&OP is a cross-functional process that reconciles demand plans with supply capabilities to create a unified business plan.

Question 2

Which forecasting method uses historical data patterns such as trend and seasonality to predict future demand?

Accepted Answer

Time series analysis

Answer

Time series analysis extracts patterns from historical demand data — including trends and seasonal cycles — to project future demand.

Question 3

In a Master Production Schedule (MPS), 'time fences' are used to:

Accepted Answer

Define periods where schedule changes are restricted or require management approval

Answer

Time fences protect the near-term MPS from disruptive changes by requiring formal approval for modifications within defined periods.

Question 4

What does 'available-to-promise' (ATP) indicate in order management?

Accepted Answer

The uncommitted inventory or planned production that can be promised to new customer orders

Answer

ATP calculates the quantity available for commitment to new orders by subtracting already promised inventory from on-hand stock and scheduled receipts.

Question 5

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is primarily driven by:

Accepted Answer

The Master Production Schedule and the Bill of Materials

Answer

MRP uses the MPS as input demand and explodes it through the BOM to calculate time-phased component and material requirements.

CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional Practice Test

CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional Practice Test

CSCP Supply Chain Planning and Execution