APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 513

Unresolved conflicts from the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process will result in which of the following outcomes?

Answer options

• A. Supply and demand will come to a consensus
• B. Demand will take precedence
• C. Supply will take precedence
• D. Senior management resolution

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because unresolved conflicts typically necessitate intervention from senior management to find a resolution. Options A, B, and C suggest that either supply or demand will prevail, which is unlikely without management's mediation in the face of conflict.