APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 36

A planning process specifically designed to balance demand and supply within an organization and arrive at a consensus forecast is known as:

Answer options

• A. advanced planning and scheduling (APS).
• B. collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR).
• C. sales and operations planning (S&OP).
• D. distribution requirements planning (DRP).

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, advanced planning and scheduling (APS), as it focuses on synchronizing demand and supply to optimize operations. Options B, C, and D, while related to planning and forecasting, do not specifically address the balancing of demand and supply in the same comprehensive manner as APS.