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APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 2 Question 127 Discussion

In terms of structure and function, the construction supply chain is characterized by the following element/s:
B) It is, apart from rare exceptions, a temporary supply chain producing one-of construction projects through repeated reconfiguration of project organizations. As a result, the construction supply chain is typified by instability, fragmentation, and especially by the separation between the design and the construction of the built object.
A) It is a converging supply chain directing all materials to the construction site where the object is assembled from incoming materials. The construction factory is set up around the single product, in contrast to manufacturing systems where multiple products pass through the factory, and are distributed to many customers.
C) It is a typical make-to-order supply chain, with every project creating a new product or prototype. There is little repetition, again with minor exceptions. The process can be very similar, however, for projects of a particular kind.
D) All of these

APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 2 Question 127 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam
Question #: 127
Topic #: 2
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In terms of structure and function, the construction supply chain is characterized by the following element/s:

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I feel like all the options highlight different aspects of the construction supply chain, so maybe D is the best choice here.
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Elvera
5 days ago
I practiced a similar question about make-to-order supply chains, and I think option C fits that description well since each project is unique.
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Hollis
10 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think option A talks about how materials converge at the site, which is different from traditional manufacturing.
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Lera
15 days ago
I remember discussing how the construction supply chain is often temporary and can lead to fragmentation, especially with design and construction being separate.
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