APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 395

Which of the following approaches to supply chain risk management is most appropriate when designing the structure of a supply chain network?

Answer options

• A. Creating an adaptive community of business partners in the supply chain
• B. Developing the ability to quickly respond to disruptions in the supply chain
• C. Incorporating redundancy in the supply chain
• D. Planning for excess capacity in the supply chain

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because incorporating redundancy into the supply chain provides a buffer against potential disruptions, ensuring continuity of operations. Options A, B, and D, while valuable, do not directly address the structural resilience that redundancy offers, making them less effective in the context of risk management for supply chain design.