ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) — Question 58

Which of the following sets of elements describes the key phases of a ship-to-stock (STS) system?

Answer options

• A. Candidacy, qualification, maintenance
• B. Quality, cost, delivery
• C. Forecasting, scheduling, inventory
• D. Value streams, added value, waste

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer A, which includes Candidacy, qualification, and maintenance, accurately reflects the essential phases of the STS process. The other options, while they may pertain to different aspects of supply chain or operational management, do not specifically relate to the key phases of a ship-to-stock system.