CIPS L6M10 Global Logistics Strategy Online Training
CIPS L6M10 Online Training
The questions for L6M10 were last updated at Mar 09,2025.
- Exam Code: L6M10
- Exam Name: Global Logistics Strategy
- Certification Provider: CIPS
- Latest update: Mar 09,2025
A company wants to implement a strategy that maintains product neutrality and customization possibilities for as long as possible in its supply chain.
Which postponement strategy is most suitable for achieving this goal?
- A . Manufacturing postponement
- B . Logistics postponement
- C . Material flow postponement
- D . Information flow postponement
Which of the following factors may influence plant performance within the supply chain network? (Select all that apply)
- A . Employee attitudes and mentality
- B . Plant structure and infrastructure
- C . Geographic location
- D . Standardization of operations
- E . Trade-offs between different performance metrics
Which of the following methods help reduce price and currency fluctuations in a global supply chain? (Select all that apply)
- A . Currency choice
- B . Supply chain optimization
- C . Just-in-time inventory
- D . Currency options
An organization with a cost leadership strategy is considering choosing a supply partner.
What is the trade-off that this organization needs to consider?
- A . A trade-off between cost margins and compensation claims
- B . A trade-off between cost efficiency and responsiveness
- C . A trade-off between digital platforms and Lean processes
- D . A trade-off between robotics and batch processes
A multinational company is expanding its operations globally and considering the benefits and challenges of sourcing, outsourcing, and offshoring.
Which challenge is likely to be hard to overcome due to trade across borders and geographic, time, and language differences?
- A . Compliance issues
- B . Logistics and production scheduling
- C . Quality expectations
- D . Lead time factors
Which key performance objective focuses on maintaining products at their manufactured specification and ensuring the accuracy of inventory information?
- A . Quality
- B . Speed
- C . Dependability
- D . Flexibility
What is a key factor that organizations need to consider when making decisions about the location of distribution centers (DC) as part of their global logistics strategy?
- A . The size of the distribution centers
- B . The impact on inventory flow and efficiency
- C . The choice of transportation modes
- D . The availability of skilled labor in the region
What does the management of global logistics involve beyond examining physical assets and locations in the supply chain operational system?
- A . Developing competitive relationships with suppliers
- B . Managing the information flow throughout the supply chain network
- C . Coordinating production facilities across different regions
- D . Reducing supply chain complexity
A large organization wants to reduce its logistics costs and increase productivity by implementing economies of scale and batching in its operations.
What is the potential negative consequence they should be cautious about?
- A . Decreased cost efficiency
- B . Bullwhip effect
- C . Increased information flow
- D . Reduced automation
What are potential causes of transportation and/or pipeline breakdowns? (Select all that apply)
- A . Currency fluctuations
- B . Law & disputes
- C . Corruption
- D . Natural disasters
- E . Weather events