APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 1

Which of the following distribution strategies is characterized by items flowing through a warehouse in an almost continuous manner?

ACross-docking

BDirect shipment

CMultilevel

DOne-piece flow

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Suggested Answer: B

According to the APICS CSCP - Supply Chain Management Certification, an internet-based trading exchange is a type of e-sourcing platform that connects buyers and sellers of goods and services online, allowing them to conduct transactions, compare prices, and access market information. Sourcing via an internet-based trading exchange would be most appropriate for inexpensive material for which there are several substitutes, as this type of material has low strategic importance and high supply availability, and can benefit from the lower transaction costs, increased competition, and reduced lead times offered by the online platform.

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Gwenn

5 months ago

Really? I thought direct shipment could also be continuous.

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Mila

5 months ago

Nope, it's A for sure! Cross-docking is the way to go.

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Pansy

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not D? One-piece flow sounds similar.

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Nieves

6 months ago

I agree, cross-docking is all about that continuous flow.

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Lilli

6 months ago

It's definitely A, cross-docking!

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Jean

6 months ago

One-piece flow sounds familiar too, but I don't think it fits the description of continuous movement through a warehouse.

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Huey

7 months ago

I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and cross-docking was definitely mentioned in that context.

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Ivory

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about direct shipment being more about sending items straight to customers.

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Janessa

7 months ago

I think cross-docking might be the right answer since it involves items moving quickly through a warehouse without being stored.

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Theresia

7 months ago

Ugh, distribution strategies are not my strong suit. I'm going to have to guess on this one. Maybe I'll just go with C, multilevel, since that sounds the least familiar to me. Fingers crossed!

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Kimi

7 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The key is to focus on the "almost continuous manner" part of the question. That really points to cross-docking as the answer. I'm confident I can get this right.

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Margot

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The options seem a bit similar, so I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I'll start by reviewing my notes on the different distribution strategies.

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Rueben

7 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is A, cross-docking, since that's the distribution strategy where items flow through the warehouse continuously.

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Lawanda

7 months ago

Okay, let's see here. Cross-docking, direct shipment, multilevel, one-piece flow... I feel like I've heard of these before, but I'm having trouble remembering the details. I better re-read the question closely and try to eliminate the options that don't fit.

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Jettie

7 months ago

Okay, let's see. Multiple rule inputs and multiple a!save operations seem like the most likely culprits for performance issues on a SAIL interface.

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Iluminada

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the difference between the system context and the aspects that are not relevant to the system requirements. I'll need to re-read the question carefully to make sure I don't mix those up.

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Annamae

7 months ago

I've done this type of chart before, so I think I've got a good strategy for approaching this question.

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Nada

12 months ago

I'd go with E) The Hokey Pokey. You put your whole warehouse in, your whole warehouse out, and that's what it's all about!

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Elin

10 months ago

A) Cross-docking seems to be the popular choice here for that kind of distribution strategy.

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Nell

10 months ago

D) One-piece flow is another good choice for items flowing continuously.

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Kimbery

10 months ago

B) Direct shipment could work too, but I think Cross-docking is more efficient.

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Jamika

10 months ago

A) Cross-docking sounds like the best option for that continuous flow.

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Clarence

12 months ago

D) One-piece flow has got to be the answer. It's the only option that mentions 'continuous' flow, and that's the key to this question.

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Xochitl

12 months ago

I'm going with B) Direct shipment. The items are flowing directly from the supplier to the customer, bypassing the warehouse altogether.

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Mickie

12 months ago

A) Cross-docking seems like the right choice here. The goods move through the warehouse without being stored, just like in the description.

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Alva

11 months ago

One-piece flow might be too slow for items to flow continuously.

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Jesusita

11 months ago

Direct shipment could also work, but Cross-docking is more efficient.

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Temeka

11 months ago

I agree, Cross-docking is the best option for items flowing continuously.

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Velda

1 year ago

I think D) One-piece flow is the correct answer. The items are flowing through the warehouse continuously, not in batches.

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Micaela

11 months ago

I'm not sure about C) Multilevel. It doesn't seem to fit the description of items flowing continuously through a warehouse.

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Art

11 months ago

Direct shipment, B), could work too. It's all about sending items straight to the customer without storing them in a warehouse.

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Cherilyn

11 months ago

I think A) Cross-docking could also be a good option. It involves minimal handling and quick transfer of goods.

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Jenise

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but C) Multilevel distribution strategy could also involve continuous flow of items through different levels of the warehouse.

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Joaquin

11 months ago

I think A) Cross-docking could also be a good option. It involves minimal handling and quick movement of items.

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Leonor

12 months ago

I agree, D) One-piece flow makes sense. It's all about continuous movement.

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Whitley

1 year ago

I agree, D) One-piece flow makes sense. It's all about continuous movement.

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Narcisa

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) One-piece flow could also be a possibility.

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Elly

1 year ago

I agree with Carlene, items flowing continuously sounds like cross-docking.

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Carlene

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) Cross-docking.

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