APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 5 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
Topic #: 5

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The practice of supply chain members acting in close collaboration while retaining independent ownership is known as:

Avertical integration.

Bforward integration.

Chorizontal integration.

Dvirtual integration.

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Suggested Answer: D

The practice of supply chain members acting in close collaboration while retaining independent ownership is known as virtual integration. This term was introduced by Michael Dell in the 1990s to describe processes resulting from combining traditional supply chain vertical integration with the characteristics of the virtual organization1. Virtual integration allows supply chain partners to share information, coordinate activities, and leverage each other's capabilities, without having to merge or acquire each other. This can lead to improved efficiency, responsiveness, and innovation in the supply chain23. Vertical integration, on the other hand, is a business strategy where the business itself controls the supply chain and multiple stages of its production process, thus eliminating or reducing third-party vendor dependencies4. Forward integration and horizontal integration are types of vertical integration, where the business expands its control over the downstream or the same level of the supply chain, respectively4.

by Anna at Jun 28, 2024, 07:43 PM

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Cecil

3 months ago

Really? I’m not sure about this virtual integration thing.

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Jani

3 months ago

I thought it was horizontal integration, but I guess not!

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Shawna

3 months ago

Wait, isn't that just a fancy term for collaboration?

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Tatum

4 months ago

Totally agree, virtual integration is the way to go.

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Jacquelyne

4 months ago

It's called virtual integration!

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Gracia

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards virtual integration too, but I keep mixing it up with forward integration. Need to double-check my notes!

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Sonia

4 months ago

I feel like we covered this in class, and it was about collaboration without losing independence. Could it be horizontal integration?

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Beula

4 months ago

I remember something about vertical integration, but that usually involves ownership, right? This seems different.

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Josue

5 months ago

I think the answer might be virtual integration, but I'm not completely sure. It sounds familiar from our discussions.

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Blondell

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'll have to re-read it a few times to make sure I understand before selecting an answer.

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Catina

5 months ago

Ah, I remember learning about this in class. I'm pretty confident the answer is B. forward integration.

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Alayna

5 months ago

Okay, let me see. I know it has something to do with supply chain collaboration, so I'm going to go with C. horizontal integration.

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Frederica

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully before answering.

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Jutta

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I think the answer is D. Virtual integration.

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Ressie

5 months ago

Thanks, MikeT. Your explanation makes sense. I think I'll go with Service as the answer for this one.

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Corinne

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about the capabilities of Delegated Development in ServiceNow. I'll need to carefully review the options and think through what administrators can and cannot do.

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Pansy

5 months ago

Okay, let me see... I remember learning about this in class. I believe the asset manager is responsible for the initial asset allocation to the user or custodian. But I'll review the material just to make sure.

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Gerald

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Do I need to create a new frontend IP address, health probe, load balancing rule, or backend pool to achieve this?

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Bobbie

2 years ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm leaning towards virtual integration, but I can't help but think it sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Where's my holodeck when I need it?

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Galen

2 years ago

Ah, the age-old supply chain dilemma. I'm voting for virtual integration - it's the corporate equivalent of an open relationship. Commitment with flexibility, baby!

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Ty

1 year ago

I think forward integration is the key to success. It's all about moving forward together.

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Wynell

1 year ago

I see your point, but I believe vertical integration is the most effective strategy for supply chain management.

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Isadora

2 years ago

I prefer horizontal integration. It's all about working together on the same level.

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Inocencia

2 years ago

I think virtual integration is the way to go too. It allows for cooperation without losing independence.

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Francoise

2 years ago

Virtual integration, for sure! It's like having your cake and eating it too. Collaboration and autonomy, what's not to love?

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Vicky

1 year ago

Virtual integration allows for collaboration without sacrificing individual ownership.

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Caren

1 year ago

It's definitely a great way to work together while still maintaining independence.

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Nu

2 years ago

I agree, virtual integration offers the best of both worlds.

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Chi

2 years ago

Virtual integration allows for collaboration without sacrificing individual ownership.

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Corrina

2 years ago

It's definitely a great way to work together while still maintaining independence.

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Becky

2 years ago

I agree, virtual integration offers the best of both worlds.

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Wilda

2 years ago

I see your point, Hyun. I think I'll go with C) horizontal integration too.

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Hyun

2 years ago

I'm leaning towards C) horizontal integration because it involves collaboration while maintaining independence.

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Pamela

2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Isn't horizontal integration the one where companies work together while staying separate? That seems more like what the question is asking for.

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