CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 3 Question 6 Discussion

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Question #: 6
Topic #: 3

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ABC produces electronics in a highly competitive, fast-changing market. Which supply chain strategy should ABC employ?

ALean

BJust-in-Time

CResponsive

DAgile

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Suggested Answer: D

An Agile supply chain prioritises flexibility and responsiveness to customer and market changes---ideal for dynamic industries like electronics.

Short cited extract: ''Agility = rapid response to changing demand.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p.155)

by Chery at Nov 02, 2025, 03:33 AM

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Markus

15 hours ago

Just-in-Time sounds risky in a fast market. Delays could hurt.

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Tequila

6 days ago

Really? Agile? I’m not convinced that’s the best fit.

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Scot

11 days ago

I agree, Responsive seems best for keeping up with trends.

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Raina

16 days ago

Just-in-Time sounds risky with supply chain disruptions.

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Daniela

21 days ago

Lean might cut costs but could slow down response time.

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Malinda

26 days ago

I'm torn between Responsive and Agile. Maybe I should just flip a coin and hope for the best.

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Talia

1 month ago

Agile all the way! Who needs to be lean when you can be as nimble as a cheetah?

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Essie

1 month ago

Lean and Just-in-Time are great, but I feel like they're a bit outdated for this scenario. Gotta go with Responsive or Agile.

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Frank

1 month ago

Definitely option D. Agile is the way to be in this kind of industry.

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Zena

2 months ago

I think option C is the way to go. Responsive supply chain is key in a fast-changing market.

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Kallie

2 months ago

I have a feeling that a responsive strategy could help ABC adapt quickly, but I’m not entirely confident about the differences between responsive and agile.

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Dorthy

2 months ago

Just-in-Time seems risky in a competitive environment, but I can't recall the specific downsides we talked about.

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Delisa

2 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question where we had to choose between responsive and agile strategies. I feel like agile might be more suitable here.

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Carissa

2 months ago

Lean could work too, but it might not handle rapid shifts well.

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Cory

2 months ago

I think Agile is the way to go for fast changes!

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Reita

3 months ago

Lean and Just-in-Time? More like "Lean and Just-in-Time to get left behind!"

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Fletcher

3 months ago

I think Agile is the best choice. It adapts quickly to changes.

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Nydia

3 months ago

I remember discussing lean strategies in class, but I'm not sure if it's the best fit for a fast-changing market like this.

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Paris

3 months ago

This question requires really analyzing the pros and cons of each option. I'll need to take my time and not rush through it.

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Josphine

4 months ago

I've got a good handle on these supply chain strategies. I think the agile approach makes the most sense given the market conditions ABC is facing.

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Galen

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the differences between lean and just-in-time. I'll have to make sure I understand those properly before deciding.

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Dorsey

4 months ago

Okay, let's see. ABC is in a fast-changing market, so I'm thinking either the responsive or agile strategy might be the best fit. I'll need to review the details of each.

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Delmy

4 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the characteristics of each strategy and how they might fit ABC's situation.

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