APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 442

A company wishes to establish a goal for supplier on-time delivery and track supplier actuals against the goal. What type of supply management objective does the on-time delivery goal address?

Answer options

• A. Supplier flexibility
• B. Supply agility
• C. Supplier reduction
• D. Supply assurance

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Supply assurance, as it focuses on ensuring that suppliers meet delivery commitments on time. The other options do not directly relate to tracking supplier delivery performance; Supplier flexibility pertains to the ability to adapt orders, Supply agility refers to quick response to changes, and Supplier reduction involves minimizing the number of suppliers rather than measuring delivery performance.