APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 15

Which of the following processes ensures that functional plans are consistent?

Answer options

• A. Strategic planning
• B. Sales and operations planning
• C. Project planning
• D. Master scheduling

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the process that integrates various functions within an organization to ensure that operational plans are in sync. Strategic planning focuses on long-term goals, project planning is more about specific initiatives, and master scheduling deals with scheduling production but does not address overall functional consistency.