APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 38

Which of the following continuous improvement tools would be most appropriate to sequence a series of improvement ideas based on an agreed-upon weighted criteria?

Answer options

• A. Affinity diagram
• B. Matrix diagram
• C. Prioritization matrix
• D. Cause-and-effect diagram

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the Prioritization matrix, as it is specifically designed to evaluate and rank ideas based on weighted criteria. The other options, such as the Affinity diagram and Cause-and-effect diagram, serve different purposes, focusing on organizing ideas or identifying root causes rather than prioritizing them.