CSCP CSCP Supply Chain Technology and Systems

Question 1

Which technology uses radio waves to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects throughout the supply chain?

Accepted Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Answer

RFID uses radio waves to read tags without line-of-sight, enabling automated tracking across the supply chain.

Question 2

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system primarily helps supply chain professionals by:

Accepted Answer

Integrating business processes across departments into a single system

Answer

ERP systems integrate functions such as procurement, inventory, finance, and production into one unified platform.

Question 3

A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is best described as software that:

Accepted Answer

Controls and optimizes day-to-day warehouse operations

Answer

A WMS directs and tracks warehouse activities such as receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping to maximize efficiency.

Question 4

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in supply chain primarily enables:

Accepted Answer

Structured electronic document exchange between trading partners

Answer

EDI standardizes the electronic exchange of business documents (purchase orders, invoices) between companies without manual intervention.

Question 5

Which supply chain technology creates an immutable, distributed ledger that enhances transparency and traceability across trading partners?

Accepted Answer

Blockchain

Answer

Blockchain provides a tamper-proof, shared record of transactions that all authorized parties can view, improving supply chain traceability.

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