CSCP Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which of the following strategic decisions is a core component of the Supply Chain Design phase? → Selecting the number and location of warehouses.
2. Which Incoterm places the maximum obligation on the seller, covering all costs and risks to the buyer's destination? → DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
3. Which of the following best describes a Type I service level (also called the cycle service level) in inventory management? → The probability that no stockout occurs during a single replenishment cycle
4. What is the primary benefit of implementing a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system? → Transfers replenishment decisions to the supplier
5. Which of the following is a recognized module within the CSCP exam content outline? → Supply chain sustainability and risk management
6. What is the key benefit of using tracking signals in forecast monitoring? → They alert planners when cumulative forecast error exceeds acceptable thresholds
7. Which sourcing strategy involves awarding a contract to a single supplier for a specific product or service? → Sole sourcing
8. When a buyer includes environmental and social governance (ESG) criteria in a supplier evaluation, the practice is referred to as: → Responsible sourcing
9. In a collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) process, which activity occurs during the strategy and planning phase? → Establishing ground rules and defining collaboration scope
10. Which type of supply chain relationship is characterized by long-term collaboration, shared goals, joint investment, and open information sharing? → Strategic partnership
11. What does 'lead time' most broadly represent in supply chain management? → The elapsed time from when an order is placed until it is received and ready for use
12. Which Kraljic matrix quadrant contains items that are high-profit impact AND high supply risk, requiring strategic partnerships? → Strategic items
13. The initial step in a formal supplier selection process should be to: → Identify the need and define clear requirements and specifications
14. Which metric measures the percentage of customer orders delivered in full, on time, and with correct documentation? → Perfect order fulfillment
15. The best time for supply networks carrying goods or services to be able to react swiftly to shifting market demands is when: → products have a modular design
16. Which factor most directly influences the decision to nearshore versus offshore manufacturing operations? → Total landed cost including lead time, quality, and logistics expenses
17. Which metric is calculated as (Revenue − Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue and helps assess supply chain cost management? → Gross Margin
18. When a business is operating in a make-to-stock environment, what is the master production scheduler focused on? → Finished goods ready for warehousing
19. Which term describes the practice of delaying product differentiation to the latest possible point in the supply chain? → Postponement
20. A company's procurement team implements e-procurement software to automate purchase requisitions and approvals. The MAIN benefit is: → Reduced maverick spending and faster cycle times through standardized workflows
21. In global supply chain design, the 'Total Landed Cost' model is used primarily to: → Compare sourcing options by including all costs to deliver goods to their destination
22. Which supply chain performance metric measures the total time from when a customer places an order to when the product is delivered? → Order-to-delivery cycle time
23. What is the primary purpose of a supplier scorecard in supply chain management? → To measure and track supplier performance against key metrics
24. Which framework is most commonly used to measure and manage supply chain performance using a hierarchical set of metrics? → SCOR Model
25. Under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, who bears primary financial and operational responsibility for end-of-life product disposal? → Producers/manufacturers
26. Which supply chain network design is BEST suited for a company selling high-value, low-volume customized industrial equipment? → Direct shipment from factory to customer
27. What is the main risk of a single-source supplier strategy in supply chain design? → Supply disruption vulnerability if that supplier fails
28. A supply chain analyst notices that return rates vary significantly by sales channel (e-commerce vs. in-store). The BEST use of this data is to: → Tailor reverse logistics resources and policies to each channel's specific return profile
29. In the context of supply chain design, what does a 'decoupling point' determine? → The boundary between forecast-driven and demand-driven operations
30. Which document is required by US Customs to legally import goods and provides a detailed description of the shipment's contents and value? → Commercial Invoice