STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep
, Operations and Supply Chain Management focuses on how to develop capabilities to design, produce, and deliver products and
services in a competitive market
Capabilities that Drive Performance -products & service features
-costs
-quality
-time to market
-ability to innovate
Supply Chain Processes -plan
-source
-make
-deliver
-return
-engage
Consequences of Poor Supply Chain -loss of productivity
-customer complaints
-Increased costs
-loss of revenue
-damage to brand
Top 5 Challenges -hiring qualified workers
-customer demands for lower costs/pricing
-customer demands for faster response times
-increasing competitive intensity, rising customer expectations
-forecasting
Efficient Supply Chain cost focus
-high capacity
-high turns
-reduce lead time if it doesn't increase cost
-select cost and quality
-low cost modes