APICS CTSC Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) Online Training
APICS CTSC Online Training
The questions for CTSC were last updated at Feb 13,2025.
- Exam Code: CTSC
- Exam Name: Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC)
- Certification Provider: APICS
- Latest update: Feb 13,2025
The first step in performing a root cause analysis using the SCOR model involves:
- A . identifying sources of deviation.
- B . linking processes to metric hierarchy.
- C . decomposing performance attributes.
- D . establishing process benchmarks.
What is the most important driver to determine a metrics tracking cycle?
- A . Tracking progress
- B . Level of metrics
- C . Type of data
- D . Change frequency
Which of the following characteristics best describes a competitive supply chain?
- A . Optimized to attain maximum profitability
- B . Fully integrated to maximize cost effectiveness and efficiency
- C . Delivers a customer value proposition superior to competitors
- D . Designed to offer a fast-selling option to customers
Implementing electronic data interchange (EDI) can provide benefit in establishing business relationships with suppliers by:
- A . synchronizing.
- B . building trust.
- C . gainsharing.
- D . reducing security risk.
Where are Transform and Return costs often captured in the supply chain, respectively?
- A . Supply chain fixed assets and accounts receivable
- B . Cost of goods sold (COGS) and claims
- C . Supply chain fixed assets and accounts payable
- D . Cost of goods sold (COGS) and warranty
When sharing performance metrics with customers, management needs to:
- A . avoid too many metrics in the report.
- B . consider any discrepancies within the survey feedback.
- C . provide a balanced and comprehensive set of metrics.
- D . ensure metrics are linked to business strategy.
The main objective of the ASCM Digital Capabilities Model (DCM) is to:
- A . transform linear supply chains into a set of static networks.
- B . prioritize areas that drive the lowest value in the supply network.
- C . guide the development of digital supply networks.
- D . help organizations understand their existing digitally-enabled capabilities.
What is the definition of an order line in the context of perfect order fulfillment?
- A . A request to deliver specified quantities of goods or services
- B . A collection of one or more order lines representing a request to deliver specified quantities of goods or services
- C . A commitment on a sales order that always references a product and promise delivery date
- D . A range of values for quantity or date specified on a sales order
Which of the following metrics is the most appropriate to use in order to measure the total end-to-end supply chain cost in fulfilling an order?
- A . Cash-to-cash cycle time
- B . Order fulfillment cost
- C . Return on assets
- D . Total cost to serve
A company looking to enter the airline industry has determined that the threat of new entrants is low and the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers is high. There is a highly competitive landscape with numerous substitutions available.
What tool has the company used for its industry analysis?
- A . STEEPLED analysis
- B . SWOT analysis
- C . Segmentation
- D . Porter’s Five Forces