APICS APICS Certifications CLTD Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  Which of the following components represents the best opportunity to improve the effectiveness of an order cycle?

  A. Order transmittal

  B. Order processing

  C. Order picking

  D. Order delivery

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 52:

  Which of the following strategies would a logistics manager most likely choose in order to reduce transportation cost?

  A. Outsourcing

  B. Consolidating shipments

  C. Engaging in a third-party logistics (3PL) partnership

  D. Relying on multiple shipments

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 53:

  While designing a logistics network, which of the following actions does a manager need to complete in order to identify the key logistics goals and perform benchmark analysis?

  A. Define process steps

  B. Conduct a supply chain audit

  C. Examine network alternatives

  D. Complete a facility location study

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 54:

  A company that distributes spare parts for the automobile industry must consider duty rates when deciding where to sell its products. Duty rates are heavily influenced by:

  A. the country of destination to which goods are exported.

  B. the country of origin from which goods are imported.

  C. the invoice value of imported goods.

  D. the invoice value of exported goods.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 55:

  If a firm is concerned with high duty rates, on which of the following criteria should it focus?

  A. Type of goods imported and their value

  B. Type of goods imported and their cost

  C. Type of goods exported and their value

  D. Type of goods exported and their cost

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 56:

  Major retailers place pressure on a manufacturer of liquid laundry products made with water to reduce the amount of water content by half. While the result will bring savings in almost every area, where should the manufactures focus this green initiative improvement effort?

  A. Material handling

  B. Packaging

  C. Transportation mode selection

  D. Product design

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 57:

  A company that ships self-propelled cargo and prefers not to utilize specialized lifting equipment should consider which of the following types of shipping vessels?

  A. Handysize

  B. Roll-on/roll-off (RORO)

  C. Suez-Max

  D. Trot-on/trot-off (TOTO)

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 58:

  A logistics service provider has an average on-time delivery of 30%, and average correct documentation of 30%. Which of the following values represents the probability that the next delivery would be on-time, damage free, and with correct documentation?

  A. 0%

  B. 3%

  C. 30%

  D. 90%

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 59:

  An organization encourages proactive internal design efforts and collaboration with supply chain partners in order to consume less raw materials. This business practice reflects which of the following dimensions of sustainability?

  A. Education

  B. Ethics

  C. Economics

  D. Environmental

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 60:

  Which of the following methods is used for facility location selection based on the location of markets, the volume of goods shipped, and shipping costs?

  A. Factor rating

  B. Center-of-gravity

  C. Break-even analysis

  D. Least cost

  Correct Answer: B