APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 452

A supply chain manager’s dashboard should have which of the following characteristics?

Answer options

• A. Focus on simple financial measures.
• B. Be extensive, optimizing many attributes on one dashboard.
• C. Be held in strict confidence and only viewed by top leadership.
• D. Reflect actionable current and accurate reporting.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, is essential because a supply chain manager needs to make timely and informed decisions based on accurate data. Options A and B do not prioritize actionable insights, while option C limits access to vital information that could benefit more than just top leadership.