APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 457

Which of the following factors should be considered during the implementation phase of continuous improvement?

Answer options

• A. Learning curve
• B. Root cause analysis
• C. Maintenance
• D. Bottlenecks

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Root cause analysis is crucial during the implementation phase as it helps identify the underlying issues that need to be addressed for effective continuous improvement. The learning curve, maintenance, and bottlenecks are important considerations, but they do not directly focus on identifying and solving the root problems affecting performance.