APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 174

Which of the following types of management software typically enables a firm to define business rules that are triggered when specified circumstances occur or fail to occur?

Answer options

• A. Supply chain event
• B. Supplier relationship
• C. Customer relationship
• D. Advanced planning and scheduling (APS)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Supply chain event, as this type of software is specifically designed to monitor and respond to various supply chain conditions by triggering business rules. The other options, while related to management, do not primarily focus on the activation of business rules based on specific circumstances.