APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 33

Value stream mapping provides the most benefit during which of the following tasks?

Answer options

• A. Analyzing a supplier relationship management (SRM) system
• B. Identifying non-value-added activities
• C. Planning kaizen events
• D. Implementing a quality improvement initiative

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because value stream mapping is specifically designed to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities, thereby optimizing processes. The other options focus on different aspects of management and improvement that do not directly relate to the primary purpose of value stream mapping.