APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 418

Design for manufacture is a set of design methods and tools that primarily focus activities on:

Answer options

• A. minimizing in-plant transportation and material handling costs.
• B. easing the disassembly and reuse of product components.
• C. improving speed, ease, efficiency, and reliability of production.
• D. protecting employee's health, safety, and environment during production.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because design for manufacture aims to streamline production processes, making them faster and more efficient. Options A, B, and D, while important, focus on specific aspects of production rather than the overall enhancement of production speed and reliability.