CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M7 exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 2

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Within the supply chain, which of the following is not considered a 'flow'?

AMaterials flow

BInformation flow

CFinancial flow

DDecision flow

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Suggested Answer: D

Supply chains are characterised by three primary flows -- materials, information, and finance. ''Decision flow'' is not a recognised category.

Short cited term: ''three main flows: material, information, finance.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p. 155)

by Joaquin at Oct 29, 2025, 12:09 PM

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Tish

4 months ago

True, but it doesn't fit the 'flow' concept like the others.

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Gerry

4 months ago

But isn't decision-making part of the process?

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Kanisha

5 months ago

I agree, D makes sense. Decisions aren't physical.

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Shayne

5 months ago

Materials, info, and finance are flows, but decision flow? Nah.

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Helene

5 months ago

Wait, isn't financial flow also a bit questionable?

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Lauran

5 months ago

Totally agree, it's more about actions than flows!

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Arlene

5 months ago

Decision flow isn't a flow in supply chain terms.

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Halina

5 months ago

Decision flow? Is that like when the supply chain has an existential crisis and can't decide which way to go?

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Jestine

6 months ago

D. Decision flow? What even is that? Sounds like a made-up answer option to me.

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Gregg

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with C. Financial flow seems like the odd one out here.

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Wei

6 months ago

B. Information flow is definitely a key part of the supply chain. I'm not sure about decision flow though.

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Chantell

6 months ago

I recall discussing how materials, information, and financial flows are essential, but I can't quite remember if decision flow was included in that list.

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Moon

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought all flows were important, but decision flow seems more like an outcome rather than a flow itself.

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Mollie

6 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to identify different types of flows, and I feel like decision flow might not fit with the others.

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Cristina

7 months ago

I think it's D) Decision flow. Not really a flow.

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Trinidad

7 months ago

I think the answer is D. Decision flow doesn't really fit the concept of a 'flow' in the supply chain.

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Johana

7 months ago

The correct answer is D. Decision flow is not considered a traditional 'flow' in the supply chain context.

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Ardella

7 months ago

I thought decision flow was part of the process?

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Linsey

8 months ago

I think I remember that materials, information, and financial flows are all key components of a supply chain, but I'm not sure about decision flow.

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Shelton

8 months ago

Aha, I've got it! Decision flow must be the one that's not considered a true supply chain flow. The other three are the core flows we learn about, so that's gotta be the answer.

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Yuki

8 months ago

I think decision flow might be the odd one out here. The other three - materials, information, and financial - are the classic supply chain flows. But decision flow doesn't quite fit that mold.

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Johna

8 months ago

Decision flow? That's a new one on me. I'm going to have to really focus on understanding the differences between the types of flows to nail this question.

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