CSCP Introduction 5

Question 1

Which technology enables automatic identification and tracking of supply chain assets using radio frequency signals without line-of-sight scanning?

Accepted Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Answer

RFID tags communicate with readers via radio waves, enabling automatic, non-line-of-sight identification of goods, pallets, and assets throughout the supply chain.

Question 2

The concept of 'supply chain resilience' primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

The ability to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from disruptions while maintaining service levels

Answer

Supply chain resilience is the capacity to prepare for unexpected events, respond to disruptions, and recover to normal operations with minimal impact on performance.

Question 3

What is the key difference between 'efficiency' and 'effectiveness' in supply chain management?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency is doing things right (minimizing resources); effectiveness is doing the right things (achieving goals)

Answer

Efficiency focuses on optimizing resource use (doing things right), while effectiveness focuses on achieving the desired customer and business outcomes (doing the right things).

Question 4

Which supply chain strategy involves designing products with common components or platforms to serve multiple market segments while customizing only the final configuration?

Accepted Answer

Mass customization through modular design

Answer

Mass customization using modular design allows companies to offer variety to customers by combining standardized components in different configurations, balancing efficiency with flexibility.

Question 5

In supply chain risk management, 'supply chain mapping' is typically followed by which next step?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessment — evaluating the likelihood and impact of disruptions at mapped nodes

Answer

After mapping the supply chain to identify all nodes and links, the next step is to assess each node's risk by evaluating the probability and potential impact of disruptions.

Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP Practice Practice Test

Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP Practice Practice Test

CSCP Introduction 5