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APICS CTSC Exam - Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion

Which of the following trends is a driver for change in agile operations execution?
A) Research and development (R&D) cycles are fast and inexpensive.
B) Products are becoming less complex and using less raw materials.
C) Product labeling is becoming more enhanced, including translation into additional languages.
D) The requirements for transaction documentation, including use of blockchain, are decreasing.

APICS CTSC Exam - Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CTSC exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following trends is a driver for change in agile operations execution?

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Suggested Answer: A

According to the CTSC Enterprise and Supply Chain Management (ESCM) manual, perfect order fulfillment is a key performance indicator (KPI) that measures the percentage of orders that meet all the criteria for a perfect order, such as delivery time, quantity, quality, documentation, and invoice1. To calculate the perfect order fulfillment, we need to multiply the percentage of orders that meet each criterion, and then divide by 1001. In this case, the percentage of orders that meet each criterion are:

Delivery time: 94/200 = 47%

Quantity: 100/200 = 50%

Quality: (200-34)/200 = 83%

Documentation and invoice: 48/200 = 24%

Therefore, the perfect order fulfillment is:

47% x 50% x 83% x 24% / 100 = 4.7% x 24% = 1.13%

To express this as a percentage, we need to multiply by 100, so the final answer is:

1.13% x 100 = 113%

Therefore, the perfect order fulfillment for a total of 200 orders is 113%.

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


by Kenda at Sep 17, 2024, 01:13 PM

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Simona
7 months ago
B is spot on! Less complexity is the way forward.
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Theola
7 months ago
D? Really? I thought blockchain was becoming more important, not less.
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Ricki
8 months ago
C seems interesting, but does it really drive agile operations?
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Ahmed
8 months ago
I disagree, B is more relevant now with sustainability trends.
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Jillian
8 months ago
A is definitely a big factor! Fast R&D is key.
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Malcolm
8 months ago
D seems off; I thought blockchain was supposed to increase documentation requirements, not decrease them. This one's tricky!
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Rosann
9 months ago
C sounds familiar, but I can't recall if enhanced labeling directly impacts agile execution. It feels like a stretch to me.
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Solange
9 months ago
I remember a practice question about product complexity, and it seems like B could be relevant, but I feel like it might not capture the essence of agile operations.
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Helene
9 months ago
I think option A makes sense because faster R&D can really push agile methods, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the main driver.
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Venita
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The options don't seem directly related to agile operations execution. I'll need to re-read the question and think about what kinds of trends could impact that area of the business.
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Salome
9 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key here is to identify a trend that would drive the need for more agile and responsive operations. Option A about faster R&D cycles seems like the most relevant one to me.
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Kerrie
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll need to think through the key drivers of agile operations and how they might be affected by changes in the business environment. Let me take another look at the options.
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Annmarie
9 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the context. I'll read through the options carefully and think about how agile operations execution could be impacted by different trends.
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Desire
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the details here. I'll need to re-read the question a few times to make sure I understand what's going on and where I should focus my attention.
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Desmond
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the answer is actually A. Research and development cycles are fast and inexpensive? That sounds like the complete opposite of agile operations!
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Erasmo
1 year ago
User 3: I'm leaning towards D. The requirements for transaction documentation, including use of blockchain, are decreasing.
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Mireya
1 year ago
User 2: I disagree, I believe it's C. Product labeling is becoming more enhanced, including translation into additional languages.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is actually B. Products are becoming less complex and using less raw materials.
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Reta
1 year ago
I'm going with D. The decreasing requirements for transaction documentation, including blockchain, seems like it would enable more agile operations execution.
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Germaine
1 year ago
User 3: I'm with Germaine, D seems like it would enable more agile operations execution.
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Buddy
1 year ago
User 2: I disagree, I believe D is the key driver for change.
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Martin
1 year ago
User 1: I think A is the driver for change in agile operations execution.
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Janine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about that. I think C might be the right answer. Product labeling is becoming more detailed, which could drive the need for more agile processes to keep up with those changes.
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Pansy
1 year ago
I think D is the most relevant trend. Decreasing requirements for transaction documentation can drive changes in agile operations execution.
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Simona
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think C is the best choice. Enhanced product labeling can definitely impact agile processes.
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Hannah
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe B is the correct option. Products becoming less complex can drive the need for agile operations.
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Adria
1 year ago
I think A is the right answer. With fast and inexpensive R&D cycles, agility in operations execution is crucial.
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Josphine
1 year ago
I think the answer is B. Products are becoming less complex and using less raw materials. This aligns with the trend of more agile operations and shorter development cycles.
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Ashlee
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think B) Products are becoming less complex and using less raw materials could also be a driver for change.
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Tiera
1 year ago
I agree with Malcolm. Faster R&D cycles would definitely drive change in agile operations.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Research and development (R&D) cycles are fast and inexpensive.
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