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APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP new Practice Questions 2023 - Part 91

Mary Smith

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP new Practice Questions 2023 - Part 91

1. A company with a fleet of trucks is considering using a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to distribute a new product. Which of the following benefits most likely will result?

A) Fewer tax implications
B) Limited exposure to regulatory violations
C) Fixed delivery costs
D) Better market accessibility



2. Which of the following cost elements typically would be included in the cost of carrying inventory?

A) Scrap during production
B) Depreciation of product equipment
C) Direct materials
D) Obsolescence



3. A manufacturer is the leader of a group of trading partners that are collaborating to improve customer service levels and profitability. Which of the following methodologies would be most appropriate for synchronizing supply and demand across the supply chain?

A) Sales and operations planning
B) Distribution requirements planning
C) Supply Chain Operations Reference-model
D) Supply chain event management



4. A company's product cannot be sold beyond 12 months from the date of manufacture. The product contains hazardous material and must be returned to the factory to be neutralized. This situation is an example of product:

A) reuse.
B) remanufacturing.
C) recovery.
D) refurbishing.



5. A manufacturer offers a trade-in allowance on a new machine when the customer returns the old machine. The manufacturer reconditions the returned machine locally and then sells it on the used market for a profit. This program is an example of a focus on:

A) environmentally sensitive engineering.
B) gray box design.
C) green manufacturing.
D) sustainability in operations.



1. Right Answer: B
Explanation:

2. Right Answer: C
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3. Right Answer: A
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4. Right Answer: C
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5. Right Answer: D
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