CIPS Exam L6M10 Topic 3 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M10 exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 3

James is a supply chain manager for ABC furniture manufacturing company. He is considering implementing reverse logistics practices to reduce waste and costs. Based on the provided scenario, which of the following statements is most accurate?

AReverse logistics programs are unnecessary for furniture manufacturers as they already prioritize waste reduction.

BReverse logistics is mainly focused on increasing waste and costs for manufacturing companies.

CReverse logistics is viewed as a cost center that requires cost control and waste reduction.

DFurniture manufacturers do not consider environmental impacts in their operations and focus solely on cost reduction.

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Suggested Answer: C

Reverse logistics is generally seen as a cost center requiring tight cost controls and waste reduction efforts. In this scenario, the supply chain manager is considering implementing reverse logistics practices to reduce waste and costs. [P-142]

by Ludivina at May 03, 2025, 06:46 AM

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Charisse

3 months ago

That's a good point. Maybe option C is the way to go after all.

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Frederica

3 months ago

But don't you think implementing reverse logistics can help reduce waste even further?

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Deonna

3 months ago

B) Reverse logistics is mainly focused on increasing waste and costs for manufacturing companies. Haha, good one! I think the person who wrote that answer has been living under a rock.

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Ranee

2 months ago

D) Furniture manufacturers do not consider environmental impacts in their operations and focus solely on cost reduction.

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Gregoria

2 months ago

B) Reverse logistics is mainly focused on increasing waste and costs for manufacturing companies. Haha, good one! I think the person who wrote that answer has been living under a rock.

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Luis

2 months ago

C) Reverse logistics is viewed as a cost center that requires cost control and waste reduction.

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Lisandra

3 months ago

A) Reverse logistics programs are unnecessary for furniture manufacturers as they already prioritize waste reduction.

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Charisse

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe option A is the best choice.

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Leslie

4 months ago

C) Reverse logistics is viewed as a cost center that requires cost control and waste reduction. Exactly, it's not just about saving money, it's about being responsible too.

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Bulah

4 months ago

A) Reverse logistics programs are unnecessary for furniture manufacturers as they already prioritize waste reduction. That's a naive assumption, they can always do more.

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Erick

2 months ago

C) Reverse logistics is viewed as a cost center that requires cost control and waste reduction.

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Nickie

2 months ago

A) Reverse logistics programs are unnecessary for furniture manufacturers as they already prioritize waste reduction.

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Lilli

3 months ago

C) Reverse logistics is viewed as a cost center that requires cost control and waste reduction.

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Graciela

4 months ago

C) Reverse logistics is viewed as a cost center that requires cost control and waste reduction. Furniture manufacturers need to be more proactive in managing their environmental impact.

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