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Actual exam question from APICS's CSCP
Question #: 18
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following situations is an example of inventory being held as a way to balance supply and demand?

  • A. A manufacturer holds inventory of key components to maintain a level production schedule.
  • B. A manufacturer of seasonal products builds finished-goods inventory before the peak selling period.
  • C. A distributor maintains safety stock of slow-moving items at a central distribution center.
  • D. A retailer stocks a variety of sizes and colors of a fast-selling item to avoid losing sales.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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Sam_malli007
3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
The correct answer is: **B. A manufacturer of seasonal products builds finished-goods inventory before the peak selling period.** This is a classic example of using inventory to balance supply and demand. By producing and holding inventory in advance of the peak selling season, the manufacturer ensures that it can meet the anticipated surge in demand without overburdening production capacity during the peak period. This strategy helps align supply (production) with demand (seasonal sales) and avoids stockouts or delays in fulfilling customer orders. The other options describe different inventory strategies, such as maintaining level production (A), safety stock for uncertainty (C), or variety for customer satisfaction (D), but they do not directly illustrate balancing supply and demand in the same way as seasonal inventory buildup.
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abhigonj90
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Selected Answer: B
A is incorrect because it is more about ensuring production continuity, not balancing Supply & Demand. Next likely answer is B
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Ahmed_Waqas
4 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
B because its in CSCP module book.
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duckula88
1 year ago
Selected Answer: A
correct answer is A?
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Jayleo058
1 year, 1 month ago
Why is it B? A manufacturer producing inventory right before its peak doesn't explain "holding" inventory. Also, why not C?
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