APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 301

A key to increasing supply chain management integration is to:

Answer options

• A. have critical component suppliers share in strategy implementation
• B. incorporate enterprise resource planning (ERP)
• C. utilize warehouse management systems (WMS)
• D. push demand throughout the supply chain

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as incorporating enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems facilitates better coordination and data sharing across the supply chain, leading to improved integration. While the other options may contribute to supply chain efficiency, they do not directly address the overarching integration aspect as effectively as ERP does.