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Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) Question and Answers

Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC)

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Questions 1

Which stage of the supply chain five-stage maturity model corresponds to having practices and processes better defined, some integration across supply chain functions, and limited integration with

other functions and with supply chain partners?

Options:

A.  

Stage 1

B.  

Stage 2

C.  

Stage 3

D.  

Stage 5

Discussion 0
Questions 2

A good supply chain strategy should be:

Options:

A.  

tailored to customer experiences.

B.  

managed with long-term capacity decisions.

C.  

tailored to the right level of complexity.

D.  

collaborated between buyers and suppliers.

Discussion 0
Questions 3

When developing supply chain performance objectives and aligning the performance drivers to the strategic plan, the initial steps in the workflow include:

Options:

A.  

conducting a strategic supply chain analysis, performing benchmarking, and gathering insights.

B.  

executing the strategic plan and meeting the performance objectives.

C.  

comparing and validating completeness against the SCOR model.

D.  

performing a gap analysis between performance objectives and current performance.

Discussion 0
Questions 4

One major performance outcome of a digital supply chain transformation is:

Options:

A.  

fewer trade-offs between costs and customer satisfaction.

B.  

greater employee retention rate and job satisfaction.

C.  

higher net promoter score and lower cost of customer acquisition.

D.  

lower selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses of the business.

Discussion 0
Questions 5

Which supply chain model can handle high demand during peak season and quickly adjust to a lean period with low demand?

Options:

A.  

Custom-configured chain

B.  

Agile chain

C.  

Efficient chain

D.  

Flexible chain

Discussion 0
Questions 6

On which type of waste does just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing have the largest impact?

Options:

A.  

Movement

B.  

Waiting/Time

C.  

Defects

D.  

Overproduction/Inventory

Discussion 0
Questions 7

A smartphone manufacturer is able to track the ways people using its devices navigate social media. As a result, the manufacturer has included renaming and regrouping of default social media

apps in its latest major update. From a digital supply chain perspective, this is an example of:

Options:

A.  

internet of things (IOT).

B.  

generative design.

C.  

machine learning.

D.  

artificial intelligence (AI).

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Functional products would be best suited for what type of supply chain?

Options:

A.  

Responsive

B.  

Efficient

C.  

Customer-focused

D.  

Agile

Discussion 0
Questions 9

One of the most important steps that leadership can take in developing talent for a digital supply chain transformation process is to:

Options:

A.  

assign performance metrics to all employees with considerable emphasis on technological skills.

B.  

create a balanced scorecard and communicate downstream to all functions and interested parties.

C.  

offer structured pay incentives to employees that demonstrate exemplary digital skills.

D.  

invest in building data-centric supply chain communities with relevant skills.

Discussion 0
Questions 10

For an organization considering supply chain transformation, what is the main reason to evaluate current sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes?

Options:

A.  

The S&OP process is not linked to transformation, so it does not need to be evaluated.

B.  

The S&OP process can give an advantage of linking between supply and demand in a transformation.

C.  

Since S&OP is part of the inventory strategy, reducing inventories will be an advantage in a transformation.

D.  

S&OP can be linked to potential constraints and should be evaluated as part of the transformation initiative.

Discussion 0
Questions 11

A manufacturing company has identified a bottleneck in the production process that is affecting product quality and customer satisfaction. Which of the following total quality management (TQM)

principles would be most relevant to address this issue?

Options:

A.  

Employee involvement

B.  

Continuous improvement

C.  

Process management

D.  

Leadership

Discussion 0
Questions 12

An aerospace company deploying a design for quality supply chain process would benefit most from which of the following supply chain technologies?

Options:

A.  

Artificial intelligence (Al) that helps schedulers flexibly adjust plans and schedules in real time to improve supply chain operational outcomes

B.  

Automation and robotics used in applications requiring exacting tolerances that are beyond human capability to control manually

C.  

Cloud computing that allows better information sharing and supply chain partner collaboration

D.  

Software that helps supply chain personnel reduce administrative loads

Discussion 0
Questions 13

When performing a review of a SCOR level 3 process from beginning to end, which of the following steps should be taken?

Options:

A.  

Perform a due diligence assessment.

B.  

Conduct a staple yourself interview.

C.  

Execute a risk and security analysis.

D.  

Perform a network compatibility analysis.

Discussion 0
Questions 14

During the digital transformation planning process, a company distributed surveys and found that customers wanted a more detailed order status process. The company added online status

information capability to their website and sent a customer satisfaction survey to customers after they received the product. This addition helped increase their customer base and repeat business.

This is an example of the successful use of:

Options:

A.  

data mining.

B.  

voice of the customer (VOC).

C.  

balanced scorecard.

D.  

customer service.

Discussion 0
Questions 15

According to the strategy hierarchy, which of the following strategies harmonizes plans to improve competencies of an organization as a whole?

Options:

A.  

Business strategy

B.  

Corporate strategy

C.  

Functional area strategy

D.  

Operating strategy

Discussion 0
Questions 16

The most effective way to communicate the specifics of a planned supply chain transformation includes which of the following activities?

Options:

A.  

Distribute one common document by company email.

B.  

Hold breakout group sessions with each group involving employees from different departments.

C.  

Require the topic be covered in each department's monthly meeting.

D.  

Conduct a one-time, all-company meeting with presentations by leadership.

Discussion 0
Questions 17

A company seeks to reduce the time between identifying shifts in demand and changing its manufacturing schedule. According to the Digital Capabilities Model (DCM), which digital discipline area within the Demand Planning and Management capability is most directly involved in this objective?

Options:

A.  

Sense

B.  

Respond

C.  

Collaborate

D.  

Optimize

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Which of the following examples represents a risk avoidance strategy?

Options:

A.  

Postponed product differentiation

B.  

Delay of entry into a market or market segment

C.  

Mitigation of uncertain market events

D.  

Hedging procurement of raw materials

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Sharing the visibility on change management progress by team can help the enterprise to:

Options:

A.  

measure transformation outcomes in meeting strategy.

B.  

demonstrate the transformation milestones.

C.  

allocate resources to the most in need of support.

D.  

ensure an effective metrics program in practice.

Discussion 0
Questions 20

A company is experiencing persistently high costs of poor quality in the supply base. What is the best approach to reduce those costs?

Options:

A.  

Conduct supplier appraisals.

B.  

Track costs of returns.

C.  

Establish education and quality training.

D.  

Inspect all received products.

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Which of the following steps should be completed before determining training needs?

Options:

A.  

Develop action plan.

B.  

Assess performance management.

C.  

Develop training plan.

D.  

Assess key performance indicators (KPIs).

Discussion 0
Questions 22

ISO 14001 outlines the management system requirements for which of the following areas?

Options:

A.  

Environmental

B.  

Quality

C.  

Social responsibility

D.  

Occupational health and safety

Discussion 0
Questions 23

A customer is purchasing a new cell phone, and the sales representative convinces the customer to buy a case to protect the phone. The customer representative has engaged in:

Options:

A.  

cross-selling.

B.  

suggestive selling.

C.  

ad-hoc selling.

D.  

up-selling.

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Implementing electronic data interchange (EDI) can provide benefit in establishing business relationships with suppliers by:

Options:

A.  

synchronizing.

B.  

building trust.

C.  

gainsharing.

D.  

reducing security risk.

Discussion 0
Questions 25

What supply chain performance attributes are customer related?

Options:

A.  

Delivery reliability and supply chain management costs

B.  

Flexibility, delivery reliability, and responsiveness

C.  

Asset management efficiency and delivery reliability

D.  

Responsiveness, asset management efficiency, and flexibility

Discussion 0
Questions 26

When tasked with developing a transformational supply chain strategy, it is important to start with:

Options:

A.  

determining the customers' current and future needs.

B.  

identifying and documenting external megatrends.

C.  

scanning and assessing the competitor landscape.

D.  

prioritizing actions and assessing their effectiveness.

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Where are Transform and Return costs often captured in the supply chain, respectively?

Options:

A.  

Supply chain fixed assets and accounts receivable

B.  

Cost of goods sold (COGS) and claims

C.  

Supply chain fixed assets and accounts payable

D.  

Cost of goods sold (COGS) and warranty

Discussion 0
Questions 28

When designing a new demand-driven supply chain, at what point should available technologies be evaluated?

Options:

A.  

Technologies should be selected first, and then the supply chain should be designed around the technologies.

B.  

Technology selection and supply chain design should occur over the same time period.

C.  

Technologies should be evaluated after the supply chain is designed.

D.  

Technology selection is not part of the new demand-driven supply chain process.

Discussion 0
Questions 29

What type of risk considers the possibility of a failure of inbound materials that renders a provider unable to meet customer demand within anticipated costs, within a stated time frame, or in a way

that does not cause threats to customer safety?

Options:

A.  

Supply risk

B.  

Demand risk

C.  

Operational risk

D.  

Price risk

Discussion 0
Questions 30

Which of the following infrastructure elements of the supply chain information system have a significant impact on supply chain transformation?

Options:

A.  

Data warehouse, software, the internet, and finances

B.  

Hardware, software, custom coding, and finances

C.  

Hardware, software, data warehouse, and the internet

D.  

Data warehouse, hardware, custom coding, and the internet

Discussion 0
Questions 31

A company implements a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in 5 different regions globally. During ERP deployment, the company realizes that one region structures the product

hierarchy significantly differently than the other four regions. What step did this company omit in transforming management?

Options:

A.  

Identifying the drivers of current performance

B.  

Developing an organizational mapping

C.  

Understanding the relationship between actions

D.  

Deploying the five core supply chain management disciplines

Discussion 0
Questions 32

The best way to identify misalignments during the planning process of the transformation is to verify the alignment of the supply chain with the:

Options:

A.  

overall information technology (IT) capabilities.

B.  

business strategy.

C.  

expected gross margin.

D.  

minimally acceptable customer service fill rate.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Which of the following entry criteria must be met before initiating a supply chain transformation project?

Options:

A.  

Network configuration modifications

B.  

An implementation roadmap

C.  

Information technology (IT) adjustment

D.  

Skills and resources changes

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which of the following roles does a change agent involved in supply chain transformation most likely play?

Options:

A.  

Supports change

B.  

Manages change

C.  

Initiates change

D.  

Facilitates change

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which of the following capabilities is most important for an organization undertaking digital supply chain transformation to reduce its reaction time for responding to changing demand?

Options:

A.  

Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analysis

B.  

Use of a data-driven collaborative approach for process optimization

C.  

Application of predictive analytics to drive decisions

D.  

Ability to establish a robust data management structure

Discussion 0
Questions 36

A firm wants to update its supply chain network design to enable auto re-sizing based on changes in product flow within the network. This update will place the firm at what stage in the Capability

Maturity Model within Supply Network Design?

Options:

A.  

Advanced

B.  

Typical

C.  

Ad-hoc

D.  

Leading

Discussion 0
Questions 37

A widget manufacturing company wants to embark on a digital supply chain transformation journey. Which of the following activities should the company's leadership focus on in the beginning?

Options:

A.  

Identifying areas of the business that can benefit the most from this in order to prioritize resources

B.  

Incorporating this initiative in the budgeting process and asking the procurement team to research potential vendors in this space

C.  

Providing a clear roadmap to the business and establishing conditions for greater process integration and cross-functional collaboration

D.  

Hiring digital consultants and subject matter experts that can effectively advise the company at all stages in this journey

Discussion 0
Questions 38

Which of the following performance measures describes the organization's ability to quickly adapt its strategic transformation response to demand and/or supply shocks?

Options:

A.  

The number of full-time employees needed to meet current demand

B.  

The sustained percentage increase in manufacturing and/or service orders

C.  

The number of days needed to meet a 25% unplanned change in demand

D.  

The amount of internal and external capacity needed for current demand throughput

Discussion 0
Questions 39

As a key performance indicator (KPI) for process governance, the capacity indicator measures the:

Options:

A.  

efficiency of the process and resources.

B.  

available time against total time minus dwell time.

C.  

requirements of resources used to achieve and sustain business results.

D.  

production output against time, machinery, and other resources.

Discussion 0
Questions 40

A company receives customer complaints that their inquiries are being forwarded multiple times to different departments, but customers still could not reach the right department for resolution. What

is the most appropriate activity to identify the gap?

Options:

A.  

Conduct benchmarking.

B.  

Select different metrics.

C.  

Establish a collaborative model.

D.  

Perform RACI analysis.

Discussion 0
Questions 41

In order to determine the appropriate level of cybersecurity practices necessary for an organization, the company should:

Options:

A.  

indicate the information shared with business partners.

B.  

evaluate the situations that could result in business disruption.

C.  

define and discuss the collaboration methods with business partners.

D.  

refer to best practices outlined in ISO 27000 standards.

Discussion 0
Questions 42

An organization studying its strategic environment for establishing the scope of its supply chain transformation project must first create a:

Options:

A.  

SWOT analysis.

B.  

business plan.

C.  

value proposition.

D.  

business issue repository.

Discussion 0
Questions 43

After setting improvement priorities on the basis of strategic objectives, what is the next step when approaching supply chain transformation challenges?

Options:

A.  

Develop the project portfolio.

B.  

Select relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) to track ongoing performance.

C.  

Design the transformation road map.

D.  

Implement the solutions and manage the changes.

Discussion 0
Questions 44

Which of the following areas are most pertinent for leadership to focus on while developing a roadmap for supply chain transformation?

Options:

A.  

Suppliers, inventory, and payment terms

B.  

Customers, warehouses, and carrier relationships

C.  

Customers, talent, and risks

D.  

Technology, data centers, and web portal

Discussion 0
Questions 45

In the SCOR model, the analysis of indicators of supply chain's performance from level 1 through 3 is referred to as:

Options:

A.  

metrics attribution.

B.  

metrics decomposition.

C.  

performance cascading.

D.  

performance classification.

Discussion 0