APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 122

A company plans to implement a new software application for inventory optimization. Which of the following actions will most likely reduce the implementation time?

Answer options

• A. Purchase the new software and host it on secure cloud servers
• B. Develop the new software in-house and purchase additional hardware
• C. Purchase the new software and customize it
• D. Integrate the new software with supply chain partners

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because purchasing the software and using secure cloud servers allows for quicker deployment without the need for extensive setup and configuration. In contrast, developing the software in-house (Option B) or customizing it (Option C) would require additional time and resources. Option D, although beneficial for collaboration, does not directly impact the speed of the initial implementation.