APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 527

Which of the following actions by a group of trading partners is most likely to quickly improve their economic performance?

Answer options

• A. Developing a comprehensive product and service strategy
• B. Implementing collaborative interorganizational systems
• C. Outsourcing interorganizational business processes
• D. Redesigning product packaging to reduce volume and weight

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Implementing collaborative interorganizational systems allows trading partners to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, leading to improved economic performance. While developing a product strategy and redesigning packaging can be beneficial, they do not offer the same immediate impact on collaboration and efficiency as option B. Outsourcing may reduce costs but can also lead to loss of control and does not necessarily lead to quick improvements in performance.