APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 20

Supply chains delivering products or services are most able to respond quickly to changing market requirements when:

Answer options

• A. products have been standardized.
• B. products have a modular design.
• C. production processes have been standardized.
• D. production processes have been simplified.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because a modular design allows for flexibility and the quick assembly of various product configurations to meet market demands. Options A and C may lead to efficiency but do not inherently provide the adaptability needed for rapid market changes. Option D focuses on simplification, which can reduce complexity but does not guarantee responsiveness to changing requirements.