Discuss APICS CTSC Exam Topic 1 Question 13

An apparel company plans, sources, transforms, and fulfills its products. The best approach to support a digital supply chain for this company is to emphasize:

Astandalone efficiency goals for each of the four processes.

Bintegrated efficiency goals across all four processes.

Cstandalone revenue goals for each of the four processes.

Dintegrated revenue goals across all four processes.

Suggested Answer: D

According to the CTSC Enterprise and Supply Chain Management (ESCM) manual, a thread diagram is a process view of the geographic map that illustrates the material flow, material strategy, and the planning process relationship1. A thread diagram shows the sequence of activities and decisions that are involved in transforming raw materials into finished products and delivering them to customers1. It also shows the locations of the facilities, the transportation modes, the inventory policies, and the planning horizons1. A thread diagram helps to identify the key drivers and constraints of the supply chain performance, and to evaluate the trade-offs and synergies among different supply chain components1.

1: https://www.ascm.org/ctsc-ecm/

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38 comments · newest first

Geraldine 10 months ago

Integrated revenue goals? Sounds complicated!

Yaeko 11 months ago

I’m not sure about that, standalone goals could lead to silos.

Phyliss 11 months ago

Wait, standalone goals? That sounds risky...

Alpha 11 months ago

Definitely B! It makes the most sense.

Marya 11 months ago

I think integrated efficiency goals are key!

Nickole 12 months ago

I vaguely recall something about revenue goals being less effective than efficiency goals. I think I’ll go with B, but I hope I’m right!

Juan 12 months ago

Standalone goals sound tempting, but I feel like they could lead to silos. I’m leaning towards integrated goals, but I’m still a bit confused.

Novella 12 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of integration in supply chains. I feel like option B aligns with that.

Esteban 1 year ago

I think integrated efficiency goals might be the way to go, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like they would help streamline everything.

Audra 1 year ago

Based on my understanding of digital supply chains, the best approach is to have integrated efficiency goals across all the processes. That will help drive optimization and responsiveness.

Bok 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between efficiency and revenue goals. Does the question want us to maximize efficiency or revenue?

Sabra 1 year ago

Okay, I think the key here is to focus on efficiency across the entire supply chain, not just individual processes. Integrated goals seem like the way to go.

Phil 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different processes and how they might be integrated for a digital supply chain.

Tuyet 1 year ago

I've seen questions like this before, and the key is to really focus on the details in the SNORT alert. Based on the information given, I think option C is the most likely answer.

Avery 1 year ago

Alesia 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure the ORACLE_DATAPUMP access driver can be used to both unload and load data, so that's an easy one. But the other statements have me a bit confused.

Caprice 1 year ago

B is the correct answer. Integrated efficiency is the way to go for a successful digital supply chain. Although, I heard the company is also considering offering a free pair of stilts with every purchase. You know, to help their employees reach new heights of productivity.

Sabra 1 year ago

I'm going with B. Integrated efficiency is the key to a seamless digital supply chain. Although, I heard the company is also considering hiring a team of acrobats to handle the logistics. Gotta keep up with the times, you know?

Eun 1 year ago

B definitely seems like the way to go. Integrating those efficiency goals will help the company stay on top of their game. Although, I do wonder if they'll offer a discount for anyone who can juggle all four processes simultaneously.

Dyan 1 year ago

↳ replying to Eun

Yes, aligning revenue goals can help drive overall success.

Olen 1 year ago

↳ replying to Eun

D) integrated revenue goals across all four processes.

Ulysses 1 year ago

↳ replying to Eun

I agree, it's important to have a holistic approach to efficiency.

Anika 1 year ago

↳ replying to Eun

D) integrated revenue goals across all four processes.

Helene 1 year ago

↳ replying to Eun

I agree, it's important to have a holistic approach to efficiency.

Catalina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Eun

B) integrated efficiency goals across all four processes.

Jules 1 year ago

↳ replying to Eun

B) integrated efficiency goals across all four processes.

Chauncey 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe C? Standalone revenue goals could work too, right? I mean, who doesn't love a bit of healthy competition between departments?

Rima 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chauncey

C) standalone revenue goals for each of the four processes.

Caprice 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chauncey

B) integrated efficiency goals across all four processes.

Veronika 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chauncey

D) integrated revenue goals across all four processes.

Bulah 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chauncey

C) standalone revenue goals for each of the four processes.

Paola 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chauncey

A) standalone efficiency goals for each of the four processes.

Dorcas 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chauncey

B) integrated efficiency goals across all four processes.

German 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chauncey

A) standalone efficiency goals for each of the four processes.

Alaine 1 year ago

I think the correct answer is B. Integrated efficiency goals across all four processes are crucial for a successful digital supply chain in the apparel industry.

Malinda 2 years ago

I disagree. I believe having standalone revenue goals for each process would be more effective in maximizing profits.

Arlette 2 years ago

I agree with Dominga. It would ensure that all processes work together smoothly.

Dominga 2 years ago

I think the best approach is to have integrated efficiency goals across all four processes.

APICS CTSC Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion