Discuss APICS CSCP Exam Topic 2 Question 128

The question below is based on the following flowchart:

Which of the following phrases most accurately describes the complete flow of demand information?

AFrom supplier to customer

BFrom customer to manufacturer

CFrom customer to supplier

DFrom supplier to manufacturer

Suggested Answer: C

The flow of demand information in a supply chain starts with the customer, who initiates demand for products or services. This demand information then moves upstream to the manufacturer, who needs to know the customer demand to plan production and control inventory. From the manufacturer, the demand information continues upstream to the supplier, who provides the raw materials or components needed for manufacturing. Therefore, the complete flow of demand information is accurately described as moving from the customer to the supplier.

Reference

Chopra, S., & Meindl, P. (2016). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation. Pearson.

Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2008). Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies. McGraw-Hill.

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12 comments · newest first

Chaya 2 months ago

A seems right to me. It's all about the supplier delivering to customers.

Sommer 2 months ago

I feel like it's C. Customers drive the demand to suppliers.

Kenneth 2 months ago

I think it's B. Demand starts with customers.

Ciara 2 months ago

I always thought demand flowed the other way!

Yvonne 2 months ago

I thought it was from supplier to customer, but B makes sense too.

Rana 2 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Seems off.

Carman 3 months ago

Totally agree, B is the right choice!

Reuben 3 months ago

It's definitely from customer to manufacturer.

Chauncey 3 months ago

I practiced a question that emphasized the importance of customer feedback, so I’m leaning towards option B, but I could be wrong.

Mabelle 3 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the direction of the flow. I thought it was from supplier to customer, but that doesn’t seem to fit the context of demand information.

Lashon 3 months ago

I remember a similar question where we discussed how demand signals travel, and I feel like it might be from customer to supplier this time.

Socorro 4 months ago

I think the flow of demand information usually goes from customer to manufacturer, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right choice here.

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 2 Question 128 Discussion