ASCM Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain Question Bank: Page 13 • ExamPrepare

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Question 73

Which organizational structure would be most appropriate for a small start-up company?

Centralized structure
Decentralized structure
Matrix structure
Flat structure

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Question 74

Which of the following metrics is the most appropriate to use in order to measure the total end-to-end supply chain cost in fulfilling an order?

Cash-to-cash cycle time
Order fulfillment cost
Return on assets (ROA)
Total cost to serve

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Question 75

For an organization considering supply chain transformation, what is the main reason to evaluate current sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes?

The S&OP process is not linked to transformation, so it does not need to be evaluated.
The S&OP process can give an advantage of linking between supply and demand in a transformation.
Since S&OP is part of the inventory strategy, reducing inventories will be an advantage in a transformation.
S&OP can be linked to potential constraints and should be evaluated as part of the transformation initiative.

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Question 76

Why is external benchmarking against similar supply chains recommended in the development of a balanced scorecard?

To understand how the company is strategically aligning its supply chain performance and how its performance compares
To identify opportunities for supply chain expansion into new markets
To improve supply chain sustainability and reduce carbon footprint
To reduce supply chain costs by implementing best practices from competitors

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Question 77

A consumer electronics firm finds that its products are experiencing a shrinking product life cycle. What strategy would most directly address this issue?

Improve launch predictability.
Accelerate the speed to market.
Focus on revenue maximization.
Increase the velocity in product transitions.

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Question 78

Which of the following practices involves the establishment of long-term relationships with partners to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain?

Define, measure, analyze, improve, control (DMAIC)
Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)
Enterprise resource management (ERM)
Distribution resource planning (DRP)

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Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain Practice Questions

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Question 78