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APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

A supplier has decided to improve its forecast accuracy by reducing the information lead time from the retailer. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate to achieve the desired result?
D) Utilizing electronic data interchange
A) Eliminating sales and promotions
B) Decentralizing demand information
C) Reducing its quoted lead time

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 1
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A supplier has decided to improve its forecast accuracy by reducing the information lead time from the retailer. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate to achieve the desired result?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Cyndy
10 months ago
Wait, can EDI really improve forecast accuracy that much?
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Herminia
10 months ago
Reducing quoted lead time? That sounds risky.
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Theola
10 months ago
Not sure eliminating sales and promotions is the way to go.
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Novella
10 months ago
Totally agree, EDI can streamline everything.
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Delisa
11 months ago
I think utilizing electronic data interchange is key!
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Kathrine
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the different Cisco AMP detection engines. I'll need to review the differences between them to make sure I pick the right one.
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Kris
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I was thinking bus speed or L3 cache might be better indicators, but I'm a bit confused on the details. I'll have to think it through more carefully.
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Jody
11 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is D. Investigating a solution to a problem would likely involve changes, so that seems like the most relevant connection to the Change Management process.
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Bo
11 months ago
I think the answer is Compatibility, since that rule type would ensure the products added to the Cart are compatible with each other.
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Wade
11 months ago
I would guess that all of the options are part of the answer. But I'm not completely confident in that, so I might lean toward just selecting A for safety.
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