APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 506

Which of the following levels in a supply chain network represents the most upstream external activity?

Answer options

• A. Supplier to contractor
• B. Manufacturing to supplier
• C. Customer to distribution
• D. Customer to contractor

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, indicates the relationship between the supplier and contractor, which is the most upstream activity in the supply chain. The other options involve downstream activities where manufacturing, distribution, and customer interactions occur, moving away from the source of supply.