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APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 4 Question 127 Discussion

Cost reduction, improvement of company focus, and freeing assets from noncore activities are among the results achieved through effective implementation of:
D) outsourcing.
A) supply chain management.
B) service supplier management.
C) collaboration.

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 4 Question 127 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam
Question #: 127
Topic #: 4
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Cost reduction, improvement of company focus, and freeing assets from noncore activities are among the results achieved through effective implementation of:

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Suggested Answer: D

Outsourcing involves delegating non-core activities to third-party service providers, allowing the company to focus on its core competencies. Effective implementation of outsourcing can lead to significant cost reductions as external providers can often perform these activities more efficiently. It also helps improve the company's focus by allowing internal resources to concentrate on strategic areas. Additionally, outsourcing can free up assets previously tied up in non-core activities, enabling better allocation of resources and potentially improving financial performance. Supply chain management, service supplier management, and collaboration also offer benefits but are broader in scope and do not specifically target the outcomes mentioned as directly as outsourcing does.


Quinn, J. B. (2000). Outsourcing Innovation: The New Engine of Growth. Sloan Management Review.

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

by Phung at May 29, 2026, 02:58 AM

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Margret
5 days ago
I feel like D) outsourcing is the best choice here.
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Marti
10 days ago
True, but collaboration can improve focus too.
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Hildred
15 days ago
Outsourcing definitely frees up resources.
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Valentine
20 days ago
I agree, but A) supply chain management also plays a big role.
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Ellen
25 days ago
I think it's D) outsourcing. It really helps cut costs.
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Lauran
1 month ago
I’m not convinced outsourcing is the best option for every company.
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Erick
1 month ago
Totally agree with D) outsourcing! It really helps focus on core business.
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Izetta
1 month ago
Wait, are we sure outsourcing is always a good idea?
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Valentin
2 months ago
I think A) supply chain management is just as important!
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Cora
2 months ago
Definitely D) outsourcing. It’s all about cutting costs.
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Micheal
2 months ago
I definitely recall that outsourcing is often linked to cost reduction, so I'm leaning towards D) outsourcing as the best choice here.
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Ula
2 months ago
Collaboration seems like a possible answer too, but I feel like it doesn't directly relate to freeing up assets.
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Eric
2 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we discussed the benefits of supply chain management, but this one feels different.
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Charolette
2 months ago
I think the answer might be D) outsourcing, but I'm not entirely sure if it covers all aspects mentioned in the question.
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