APICS Exam CTSC Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CTSC exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 1

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

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

BThe sustained percentage increase in manufacturing and/or service orders

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

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

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Suggested Answer: C

According to the CTSC Exam Content Manual, process harmonization is the degree to which an organization's processes are standardized and aligned across its business units1. Documenting supply chain processes and maintaining updated documentation are used to achieve process harmonization, as they help to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance of the processes across the organization2. Documenting supply chain processes also facilitates the identification of best practices, gaps, and improvement opportunities for the processes2.

by Lezlie at Jul 07, 2024, 09:27 AM

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Johanna

3 months ago

I see your point, Mammie, but I still think C) is the best measure for assessing the organization's ability to adapt to demand shocks.

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Mammie

3 months ago

I believe it could also be D) The amount of internal and external capacity needed for current demand throughput.

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Katy

3 months ago

Haha, A and B are totally useless. Who cares about the number of employees or a sustained increase in orders? C is where it's at!

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Mi

3 months ago

I agree with Leah, because the ability to quickly adapt to demand changes is crucial for strategic transformation.

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Antonio

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. C and D both sound plausible, but I'm leaning towards C. Agility is so important these days.

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Isaiah

2 months ago

Tegan: That's a good point, having the right capacity in place is definitely crucial as well.

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Sena

3 months ago

I'm not so sure, D could also be important in ensuring the organization can meet current demand efficiently.

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Tegan

3 months ago

I agree, agility is key in today's fast-paced environment.

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France

3 months ago

I think C is the right answer. Being able to quickly respond to changes in demand is crucial.

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Leah

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) The number of days needed to meet a 25% unplanned change in demand.

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Willard

4 months ago

D seems like the best option to me. The amount of internal and external capacity needed for current demand throughput is a key indicator of adaptability.

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