APICS CLTD Exam - Topic 3 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CLTD exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 3

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Compared to a centralized distribution network strategy, an organization using a decentralized distribution network strategy can usually expect:

Alower cost of lost sales and higher inventory cost.

Bhigher cost of lost sales and higher inventory cost.

Clower cost of transportation and lower warehousing cost.

Dhigher cost of transportation and lower warehousing cost.

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by Catherin at May 22, 2024, 10:34 AM

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Carmelina

3 months ago

I thought decentralization would help with quicker deliveries, though!

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Tegan

3 months ago

Yup, transportation costs usually go up with decentralization.

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Devorah

3 months ago

Wait, higher costs of lost sales? That seems off.

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Svetlana

4 months ago

Totally agree, but lost sales can be tricky too.

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Kris

4 months ago

Decentralized networks often lead to higher inventory costs.

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Avery

4 months ago

I feel like I saw something about lower transportation costs with decentralization, but that doesn't seem to fit with what I remember about warehousing costs.

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Lauran

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused. I thought decentralization would help reduce lost sales because products are closer to customers, but does that mean higher inventory costs?

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Elfriede

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned how decentralization can increase transportation costs due to more distribution points. That makes me lean towards option D.

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Ceola

5 months ago

I think a decentralized strategy might lead to higher inventory costs because each location needs to hold more stock, but I'm not sure about the lost sales part.

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The key here is to focus on the cost differences. A decentralized network means more warehouses, which should lead to lower warehousing costs. But the transportation costs would likely be higher. I'll select D.

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Danica

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the tradeoffs between the two distribution strategies to determine which one typically leads to higher inventory and lost sales costs.

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Adaline

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key differences between centralized and decentralized distribution networks before selecting an answer.

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Kimbery

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. A decentralized network should have lower transportation costs but higher inventory costs since there are more distribution points. I'll go with answer C.

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Odette

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know it has something to do with sampling and probabilities, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the specifics. I better read through the question carefully and think it through step-by-step.

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Dean

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. NIS, LDAP, and local user authentication are all common NFS authentication methods. The tricky part is figuring out which one is not supported by this particular storage system. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.

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Julianna

5 months ago

This question seems similar to one we did last week about key management. I want to say we need both keys, but I could be wrong.

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Svetlana

10 months ago

I'd go with option D - higher cost of transportation and lower warehousing cost. That way, I can work on my stand-up comedy routine while stuck in traffic between all those distribution centers!

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Annamae

8 months ago

But don't forget about the potential for higher transportation costs with a decentralized network. It's a trade-off for sure.

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Loise

9 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Having lower warehousing costs can really help save money in the long run.

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Chuck

10 months ago

I think option D makes sense too. It's all about finding the right balance between transportation and warehousing costs.

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Ruthann

10 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. Maybe I should just flip a coin and hope for the best. Or maybe I can bribe the exam proctor. Just kidding! I'll keep thinking it through.

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Eveline

10 months ago

Option B seems more plausible to me. Decentralization can lead to increased costs for lost sales and higher inventory levels. It's a trade-off between efficiency and responsiveness.

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Aaron

10 months ago

But it can also improve responsiveness to customer demands.

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Ilona

10 months ago

I agree, decentralization can result in higher costs for lost sales.

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Jaime

10 months ago

I'm not so sure about that. Shouldn't a decentralized strategy mean higher inventory costs across multiple locations? I'll have to think this through more carefully.

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Ayesha

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be A.

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Ligia

10 months ago

Hmm, I think option C is the correct answer. A decentralized network usually means more distribution centers, which can lead to lower transportation costs and reduced warehousing expenses.

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Norah

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D.

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Miriam

11 months ago

I think the answer is C.

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