APICS Exam CSCP Topic 1 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 1

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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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Nada

2 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

7 days ago

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

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Nell

8 days ago

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

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Kimbery

9 days ago

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

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Jamika

11 days ago

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

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Clarence

2 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

2 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

2 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

1 months ago

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

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Jesusita

1 months ago

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

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Temeka

2 months ago

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

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Velda

3 months 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

1 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

1 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

1 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

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

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Whitley

3 months ago

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

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Narcisa

4 months ago

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

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Elly

4 months ago

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

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Carlene

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) Cross-docking.

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