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CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Mark, a logistics procurement manager, describes his chain as tightly coupled. What does this mean?
C) There is a high level of interdependency in the supply chain
A) There are many organisations in the supply chain
B) The supply chain is strong
D) There is flexibility in the supply chain

CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M7 exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 1
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Mark, a logistics procurement manager, describes his chain as tightly coupled. What does this mean?

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Suggested Answer: C

A tightly coupled supply chain exhibits high interdependence between members; decisions by one partner affect all others.

Short cited extract: ''Tightly coupled = high interdependence between supply-chain partners.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p. 82)


by Letha at Jun 22, 2026, 08:11 AM

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Florinda
14 days ago
I agree, option C makes the most sense here.
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Hyun
19 days ago
Definitely! It’s about how much they rely on each other.
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Ezekiel
25 days ago
I think tightly coupled means high interdependency.
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Princess
30 days ago
Totally agree with C, it’s all about that interconnection!
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Ashanti
1 month ago
Wait, are there really many organizations involved? Sounds complicated!
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Pauline
1 month ago
I thought tightly coupled meant less flexibility, so D seems off.
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Rosina
2 months ago
Definitely C! They rely on each other a lot.
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Maile
2 months ago
A tightly coupled chain means high interdependency!
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Christa
2 months ago
I’m a bit confused. Could "strong" in B imply interdependency too? I need to think this through more.
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Gail
2 months ago
This question reminds me of a practice one we did about supply chain relationships. I think many organizations might indicate a loosely coupled chain, so A seems off.
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Micah
2 months ago
I remember discussing how tightly coupled systems can be less flexible, so I'm not sure if D fits.
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Esteban
2 months ago
I think "tightly coupled" means there's a high level of interdependency, so I would lean towards option C.
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