APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 239

Which of the following operational metrics is used to determine the time required to adjust an entire supply chain to current market conditions?

Answer options

• A. Supply chain resiliency
• B. Cash flow cycle time
• C. Total lead time
• D. Response time

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Response time, as it specifically measures how quickly a supply chain can react to changes in market demands. The other options, while related to supply chain performance, do not directly measure the adjustment speed to current market conditions.