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 is experiencing an increase in customer orders for a particular product, which exceeds the forecasted demand.
What stage within the supply chain network activities is most relevant for addressing this situation?
- A . Preparation
- B . Shipment
- C . Delivery
- D . Finalisation
What is the primary purpose of adopting a strategy of "localisation" in global logistics?
- A . Reducing transportation costs
- B . Increasing product availability in foreign markets
- C . Expanding the organization’s capital equipment capacity
- D . Adapting products and processes to suit target locations
Which technology is increasingly being used in storage and handling systems to manage material flows and operations efficiently?
- A . Manual labor
- B . Traditional inventory management software
- C . Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
- D . Paper-based systems
In the context of managing an extended transportation pipeline, what is the primary concern associated with implementing a "just in time" (JIT) inventory system?
- A . Minimizing the reliance on warehousing and storage
- B . Reducing the cost of inventory holding
- C . Increasing the risk of disruptions if material flow or labor is interrupted
- D . Reducing transportation costs through last-minute logistics planning
What forms can governmental incentives take to encourage investment in infrastructure and export industries in a region?
- A . Grants and subsidies
- B . Tax credits and tax rebates
- C . Tax holidays and investment allowances
- D . All of the above
A procurement professional is tasked with optimizing logistics processes for an organization where extended transportation pipelines are causing concerns about product obsolescence and increased inventory holding costs.
What strategy might the procurement professional consider?
- A . Increasing transportation costs to expedite product delivery
- B . Purchasing inventory from high-wage economies
- C . Reducing the transportation pipeline length by sourcing products locally
- D . Expanding the organization’s capital equipment capacity
In the context of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their strategic choices, what is a key
factor that may influence whether an OEM chooses to build their own brand or work as a supply partner to a major buyer?
- A . The size of the OEM’s manufacturing capability
- B . The availability of new market opportunities
- C . The strength of the OEM’s marketing and distribution capabilities
- D . The relationship between the OEM and the buyer
What is the significance of end-to-end integration in capturing efficiencies from new technologies?
- A . It reduces the need for global logistics
- B . It allows companies to focus solely on domestic markets
- C . It increases production costs
- D . It helps companies realize the full potential of new technologies in production and logistics
How has the nature of competition in today’s globalized markets evolved?
- A . Competition is supply chain versus supply chain, rather than company versus company
- B . Competition is limited to domestic markets
- C . Competition is now primarily between companies within the same industry
- D . Competition is no longer a significant factor in global markets
Why is it important for organizations to balance their inventory levels effectively?
- A . To avoid the expense of unsold stock and warehousing costs
- B . To maximize the value of their inventory assets
- C . To prevent damage to perishable items during transportation
- D . To maintain a constant flow of raw materials and packaging