APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 379

A company wants to reduce lead time while minimizing inventory costs. Which of the following approaches is most appropriate to implement?

Answer options

• A. Make-to-stock
• B. Lean
• C. Kaizen blitz
• D. Six sigma

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Lean approach focuses on eliminating waste and improving efficiency, making it ideal for reducing lead times while keeping inventory levels down. In contrast, Make-to-stock typically involves holding inventory, which does not align with minimizing costs. Kaizen blitz focuses on rapid improvement processes rather than inventory management, and Six Sigma aims at reducing defects, which is not directly related to lead time and inventory cost reduction.