CIPS L6M10 Global Logistics Strategy Online Training
CIPS L6M10 Online Training
The questions for L6M10 were last updated at Apr 25,2025.
- Exam Code: L6M10
- Exam Name: Global Logistics Strategy
- Certification Provider: CIPS
- Latest update: Apr 25,2025
A multinational corporation is considering expanding its operations to low-wage economies in developing countries to reduce labor costs and gain access to proprietary knowledge.
Which of the following best describes this strategy?
- A . Pursuit of cost efficiency in the supply chain
- B . Global consolidation of transportation
- C . Centralized distribution centers
- D . Environmental and safety standards compliance
A global organization is considering implementing a tiered supply chain network.
What would be the primary benefit of this approach?
- A . To centralize production facilities in one location
- B . To eliminate competition among suppliers
- C . To increase demand uncertainty
- D . To reduce the complexity of the supply chain
What is the purpose of the "order picking" stage in storage and handling practices?
- A . To physically unload incoming transportation
- B . To assemble and prepare inventory for dispatch according to orders
- C . To move goods received inventory to identifiable locations
- D . To manage the quality control of incoming inventory
What is a key benefit of increasing supply chain visibility?
- A . Receiving real-time information about supply chain performance
- B . Minimizing the role of digital technology
- C . Reducing the need for dual sourcing
- D . Eliminating the need for strategic planning with supply partners
What is a key factor considered when choosing between centralized and regionalized inventory handling?
- A . Transportation cost savings
- B . Customer service measurements
- C . Distribution efficiency
- D . Total cost concept
What is the primary challenge addressed by a global logistics strategy?
- A . Navigating the world trade system effectively
- B . Managing and upgrading logistics and distribution channels
- C . Competing in the global market
- D . Maximizing profitability through cost-effective execution of orders
A company is looking to improve cost efficiency while remaining responsive to customer demands in its supply chain operations.
Which practice involves outsourcing core logistics capabilities to specialist providers like DHL and FedEx?
- A . Total external asset management
- B . Third-party logistics (3PL)
- C . Fourth-party logistics (4PL)
- D . Stock and inventory management
The quarterly Global Supply Chain Risk Report measures strategic logistical risks across industry sectors using four key risk metrics.
Which metric examines the impact of the exchange rate when transactions occur between the buying organization and supply partners who use different currencies?
- A . Global sourcing risk
- B . Supplier criticality
- C . Supplier financial risk
- D . Foreign exchange risk
What does the consideration of "health and safety for the movement of hazardous material" and "security where a product is of high value and low weight" fall under in the selection of a suitable mode of transport?
- A . Operational factors
- B . Transport mode characteristics
- C . Cost and service requirements
- D . Consignment factors
An organization is seeking to reduce inventory supply in its supply chain while benefiting from economies of scale and batching.
To achieve this goal, which of the following strategies should the organization consider implementing?
- A . Keeping long resupply lead times
- B . Implementing electronic data interchange (EDI)
- C . Increasing safety stock levels
- D . Offering frequent discounts to customers