APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 235

The key to building a chain of suppliers that focuses on maximizing value to the customer is:

Answer options

• A. ensuring that suppliers perform to stated requirements.
• B. making suppliers partners in the company strategy.
• C. informing suppliers that they are being measured against each other.
• D. passing on supplier cost reductions to the company.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because involving suppliers as partners in the company's strategy fosters collaboration and shared goals, which is crucial for maximizing customer value. Options A, C, and D, while important aspects of supplier management, do not focus on the strategic partnership that enhances overall value creation.