APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 136
A company that sells engineered-to-order products is planning implementation of a supplier relationship management system (SRM) for direct materials. Which of the following factors is most likely to make the implementation difficult?
Answer options
- A. Complexity of the purchasing process
- B. Cost of the application software upgrades
- C. Management of variable lead times
- D. Resistance of material suppliers
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The complexity of the purchasing process can introduce significant challenges during the SRM implementation, as it may involve multiple stakeholders and intricate workflows. While the cost of software upgrades, management of lead times, and supplier resistance are important considerations, they typically do not present the same level of complexity as the purchasing process itself.