APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 39

Inbound logistics is a supply chain management term used for?

Answer options

• A. receiving, storing, and issuing finished goods to consumers
• B. activities associated with transforming inputs into final products
• C. receiving, inventorying, and issuing material to the production activities
• D. providing services to customers to maintain the value of the product

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as inbound logistics specifically involves the processes of receiving and managing materials necessary for production. Option A relates to outbound logistics, while B addresses production processes and D focuses on customer service, neither of which fit the definition of inbound logistics.