APICS APICS Certifications CSCP Questions & Answers

• Question 251:

  An organization implementing total quality management (TQM) generally results in which of the following focuses?

  A. Product standardization

  B. Error prevention over appraisal

  C. Pull systems over push systems

  D. Decreased process throughput

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 252:

  Which of the following parameters is most likely to increase if multiple regional warehouses are consolidated into a single large warehouse?

  A. Safety stock level

  B. Distribution cost

  C. Risk of stockout

  D. Delivery lead time

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 253:

  If the total revenue for a firm increases due to a change in sales price, yet all other factors remain constant, the firm will experience:

  A. a decrease in cash-to-cash cycle time.

  B. a decrease in asset turnover.

  C. an increase in asset turnover.

  D. an increase in cash-to-cash cycle time.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 254:

  Design for manufacture is a set of design methods and tools that primarily focus activities on:

  A. minimizing in-plant transportation and material handling costs.

  B. easing the disassembly and reuse of product components.

  C. improving speed, ease, efficiency, and reliability of production.

  D. protecting employee's health, safety, and environment during production.

  Correct Answer: C

  DFM is concerned with designing products in such a way that they are easy and cost-effective to manufacture. The goal is to simplify the manufacturing process, reduce costs, and ensure quality and reliability.

• Question 255:

  Which of the following philosophies has the goal of reducing process variation and improving product quality?

  A. Six sigma

  B. Total quality management (TQM)

  C. Lean manufacturing

  D. Taguchi methodology

  Correct Answer: A

  Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It was developed to improve the quality of output by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors) and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes.

• Question 256:

  A manufacturer wants to improve production times by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the overall process. This is an example of which continuous improvement philosophy?

  A. Six sigma

  B. Total quality management (TQM)

  C. Theory of constraints (TOC)

  D. Lean principles

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 257:

  Logistics integration objectives include responsiveness, variance reduction, shipment consolidation, and which of the following approaches?

  A. Electronic data Interchange (EDI)

  B. Postponement

  C. Life cycle support

  D. Enterprise resources planning (ERP)

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 258:

  Which supply chain activity would improve the cash flow cycle time of a manufacturing firm?

  A. The manufacturer increases both revenue and profit by adding additional customers in regions not served in the past.

  B. As part of a strategic alliance, the manufacturer agrees to decrease net payment terms on the supplier's contracts.

  C. The manufacturer takes ownership of the inventory at the customer's retail outlet via a customer mandated vendor-managed inventory (VMI) program.

  D. The manufacturer reduces transit time on inventory owned by the firm through an effective lean program.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 259:

  Market segmentation is useful for:

  A. identifying homogeneous customers.

  B. defining a unique supply chain model for a company.

  C. understanding and meeting the needs of customers.

  D. focusing on the needs of specific customers.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 260:

  A company produces to stock and sells its products to distributors. The factor that most likely will contribute to the risk of loss in inventory investment is the:

  A. accuracy of demand forecasts.

  B. replenishment lead time.

  C. level of product quality.

  D. variability in supply.

  Correct Answer: A

  In a produce-to-stock model, companies manufacture and stock inventory based on demand forecasts before receiving any actual orders.