APICS Exam CSCP Topic 4 Question 78 Discussion

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Question #: 78
Topic #: 4

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Direct shipment distribution typically offers which of the following advantages?

ARisk pooling is facilitated.

BDemand variability is reduced.

CService levels are increased.

DLead times are reduced.

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Suggested Answer: C

According to the APICS CSCP - Supply Chain Management Certification, outsourcing is the process of transferring some or all of the activities or functions of a firm to an external provider or supplier. Outsourcing can have many benefits, such as reducing capital investment, achieving economies of scale, increasing flexibility, and accessing specialized skills or technologies. However, outsourcing also involves some risks, such as conflicting objectives between the buyer and the supplier, loss of control over quality or delivery, loss of core competencies or competitive advantage, increased dependency or vulnerability, or ethical or social issues.

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Huey

2 months ago

You know, if these were multiple-choice questions on a 'How to Survive an Apocalypse' exam, I'd be impressed!

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Alease

1 months ago

C) Service levels are increased.

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Lashawna

1 months ago

B) Demand variability is reduced.

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Theodora

2 months ago

A) Risk pooling is facilitated.

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Renea

2 months ago

Demand variability reduced? That's like saying 'guaranteed to win the lottery'.

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Leandro

3 months ago

Risk pooling? I'm just trying to survive this exam, not organize a pool party!

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Jaime

1 months ago

C) Service levels are increased.

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Cherrie

2 months ago

B) Demand variability is reduced.

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Veronika

2 months ago

A) Risk pooling is facilitated.

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Catalina

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about lead times being reduced. Wouldn't that depend on the specific supply chain setup?

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Jettie

1 months ago

It really depends on the supply chain setup.

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Kaycee

1 months ago

D) Lead times are reduced.

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Caprice

2 months ago

I think lead times can be reduced in some cases.

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Carmela

2 months ago

C) Service levels are increased.

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Fatima

2 months ago

B) Demand variability is reduced.

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Lashaun

2 months ago

A) Risk pooling is facilitated.

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Vincenza

3 months ago

I believe direct shipment distribution can also increase service levels.

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Margurite

3 months ago

I agree with Brett, it also helps in reducing demand variability.

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Brett

3 months ago

I think direct shipment distribution offers advantages like reduced lead times.

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Barb

3 months ago

Direct shipment distribution definitely increases service levels. That's a no-brainer!

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Stefany

2 months ago

Demand variability is definitely reduced with direct shipment distribution.

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Broderick

2 months ago

C) Service levels are increased.

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Effie

2 months ago

A) Risk pooling is facilitated.

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Felicitas

2 months ago

Risk pooling is also facilitated with direct shipment distribution.

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Monte

2 months ago

C) Service levels are increased.

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Johna

3 months ago

A) Risk pooling is facilitated.

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Valene

3 months ago

It also reduces lead times, which is a huge advantage.

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Emiko

3 months ago

I agree, direct shipment distribution really helps increase service levels.

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