CIPS L6M10 Global Logistics Strategy Online Training
CIPS L6M10 Online Training
The questions for L6M10 were last updated at May 09,2025.
- Exam Code: L6M10
- Exam Name: Global Logistics Strategy
- Certification Provider: CIPS
- Latest update: May 09,2025
A company relies heavily on a seasonal raw material, and price fluctuations are a concern due to the dependence on the success of the crop.
Which factor primarily influences cost planning in this situation?
- A . Rapid economic growth in China
- B . Currency exchange rates
- C . Seasonal demand
- D . Speculation in core commodities
A procurement professional is tasked with optimizing the global pipeline for a multinational organization. They want to eliminate non-value-adding processes and improve efficiency.
What technique should they consider using?
- A . Increasing the number of supply partners
- B . Value stream mapping
- C . Implementing cloud-based technologies
- D . Conducting physical visits to suppliers
ABC company operates in the global supply chain and wants to manage price and currency fluctuations effectively.
Which surcharge could help them account for difficulties in navigating poor infrastructure, backlogs, and delays in transportation?
- A . Peak season surcharge
- B . Bunker adjustment factor
- C . War risk surcharge
- D . Currency adjustment factor
What actions should a procurement professional take to protect the supply chain from transportation and/or pipeline breakdowns? (Select all that apply)
- A . Increasing inventory
- B . Information sharing with supply partners
- C . Ignore the economic impact
- D . Introduction of EDI
- E . Collaborative planning with supply partners
A company is experiencing difficulties in managing supply chain complexity and information flow across multiple tiers of suppliers.
Which strategy can help them address these challenges?
- A . Eliminating all lower-tier suppliers
- B . Implementing layering and tiering in the supply chain network
- C . Increasing the use of subcontractors
- D . Focusing on competitive relationships with suppliers
Which technology in distribution centers involves using augmented reality to overlay graphical images over employees’ line of vision, providing a digital interface capability?
- A . Adaptive robots
- B . Semi-autonomous machines
- C . Vision picking
- D . Voice picking
In a scenario where an organization operates in a fast-turnaround industry and needs to launch a new product quickly, what is a critical factor for success in terms of time to market?
- A . Focusing on long-term customer relationships
- B . Implementing advanced automation systems
- C . Developing a complex supply chain
- D . Sourcing and integrating new raw materials efficiently
Why might an organization opt for centralized inventory handling instead of regionalized handling?
- A . To increase the speed of deliveries
- B . To reduce the amount of capital tied up in distribution infrastructure
- C . To minimize transportation costs
- D . To improve customer service in specific regions
When selecting a location for logistics and supply chain operations, what are the key factors that an organization must consider? (Select all that apply)
- A . Proximity to transportation hubs
- B . Laws and regulations related to climate change
- C . Access to energy supply
- D . Environmental impact
- E . Number of retail points
What is the primary focus of managing transportation in the context of global logistics?
- A . Minimizing transportation costs
- B . Directly contacting customers or end users during transportation
- C . Creating opportunities for improving operational systems
- D . Maximizing the value of transportation assets