APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 307

Supply chain logistics typically attempts to satisfy customer expectations while minimizing:

Answer options

• A. inventory levels.
• B. manufacturing capacity changes.
• C. total costs.
• D. transportation costs.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as supply chain logistics focuses on reducing total costs to enhance efficiency and profitability. While minimizing inventory levels (A), manufacturing capacity changes (B), and transportation costs (D) are important, the overarching aim is to lower total costs to maximize value.