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CIPS Exam A9 Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A9 exam
Question #: 61
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is the principal goal of an international supply chain?

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Suggested Answer: A

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Corrina
9 months ago
Yes, moving goods is important, but ultimately the end goal is to satisfy customer demand.
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Joni
9 months ago
But isn't moving goods efficiently also important for a supply chain to function properly?
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Kirk
9 months ago
I agree with Vivienne, customer satisfaction is key for a successful supply chain.
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Dion
9 months ago
Well, moving goods is a crucial part of the supply chain, but it's not the principal goal. The main objective is to satisfy customer demand, so C is the right answer.
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Chun
8 months ago
Yes, C is the correct answer. It's all about meeting customer needs.
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Hoa
9 months ago
Moving goods is important, but satisfying customer demand is the main goal.
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Vivienne
9 months ago
I think the principal goal is to satisfy customer demand.
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Casey
9 months ago
Haha, dispose of waste? That's not the purpose of a supply chain, that's the job for the waste management team! The answer is clearly C.
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Charolette
9 months ago
I was tempted to choose B, but maintaining stocks throughout the chain is more of a means to an end. The ultimate goal is to get the product to the customer, so C is the correct answer.
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Marge
8 months ago
Effectively disposing of waste is important, but not the principal goal.
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Norah
8 months ago
Maintaining stocks is just a part of the process.
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Latonia
8 months ago
Moving goods is important, but only to satisfy customer demand.
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Micah
8 months ago
I agree, the main goal is to satisfy customer demand.
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Tamesha
10 months ago
I think the answer is C. An effective supply chain should be able to meet the needs of the customers in a timely and efficient manner.
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Geraldo
9 months ago
Moving goods is important too, but ultimately it's all about meeting customer needs.
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Kanisha
9 months ago
I agree, satisfying customer demand is crucial for the success of an international supply chain.
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Glenna
10 months ago
The principal goal of an international supply chain is to satisfy customer demand. Keeping the customers happy is key in this global marketplace.
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Frederica
9 months ago
C) To satisfy customer demand
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Sharee
9 months ago
B) To maintain stocks throughout the supply chain
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Latosha
9 months ago
A) To move goods
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