CIPS Exam A9 Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A9 exam

Question #: 61
Topic #: 1

[All A9 Questions]

Which of the following is the principal goal of an international supply chain?

ATo move goods

BTo maintain stocks throughout the supply chain

CTo satisfy customer demand

DTo effectively dispose of waste.

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Corrina

8 months ago

Yes, moving goods is important, but ultimately the end goal is to satisfy customer demand.

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Joni

8 months ago

But isn't moving goods efficiently also important for a supply chain to function properly?

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Kirk

8 months ago

I agree with Vivienne, customer satisfaction is key for a successful supply chain.

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Dion

8 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

7 months ago

Yes, C is the correct answer. It's all about meeting customer needs.

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Hoa

8 months ago

Moving goods is important, but satisfying customer demand is the main goal.

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Vivienne

8 months ago

I think the principal goal is to satisfy customer demand.

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Casey

8 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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