CIPS L6M10 Global Logistics Strategy Online Training
CIPS L6M10 Online Training
The questions for L6M10 were last updated at May 10,2025.
- Exam Code: L6M10
- Exam Name: Global Logistics Strategy
- Certification Provider: CIPS
- Latest update: May 10,2025
What is the minimum shipment documentation required for shipping by sea? (Select ALL that apply)
- A . Certificate of origin
- B . Bill of lading
- C . Commercial invoice
- D . Packing list
- E . Pre-shipment inspection certificate
- F . Proforma invoice
In which type of global supply chain coordination and governance do suppliers take full responsibility for process technology and make capital outlays for components on behalf of customers?
- A . Relational value chains
- B . Markets
- C . Captive value chains
- D . Modular value chains
A multinational technology company operates in a highly competitive industry with rapidly changing technology. They release new product versions frequently, and their products have short lifecycles.
Which of the following global logistics strategies would be most suitable for this company?
- A . Dynamic and flexible supply chain network
- B . Centralized inventory management
- C . Traditional organizational structure
- D . Static supply chain network
Why did corporations like General Motors and DuPont shift to relatively decentralized organizational structures?
- A . To reduce the importance of technology
- B . To increase economies of scale
- C . To improve adaptability to local conditions
- D . To enhance global competition
Why is import/export documentation more complex in international transactions compared to domestic ones?
- A . Domestic transactions involve more individuals and institutions.
- B . International transactions have fewer disputes.
- C . International transactions have fewer import/export policies.
- D . The nature of multi-modal transport requirements adds complexity.
Which international convention is known as the Vienna Convention and covers the contract of sale between an exporter and an importer?
- A . Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS)
- B . International Chamber of Commerce rules and terms of trade
- C . United Nations Conventions on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
- D . Warsaw Convention
What strategic questions must global firms consider when managing virtually centralized teams?
- A . How to improve face-to-face communication
- B . How virtual teams fulfill tasks physically
- C . How to manage information complexity
- D . What types of tasks are best fulfilled by virtual teams
What is the key enabler for global sourcing, global production, global distribution, transportation, and delivery in logistics and supply chain management?
- A . Geographical location
- B . Repetitive transactions
- C . Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- D . Organizational affiliations
What is one approach Sarah, an experienced exporter, can take to minimize the risk of disputes over the interpretation of an international sales contract?
- A . Rely solely on Incoterms® without any variations or additions.
- B . Explicitly specify variations or additions to Incoterms® relevant to the trade.
- C . Avoid specifying any terms in the contract to keep it flexible.
- D . Make small changes to Incoterms® without notifying the buyer.
What should John, an international trade lawyer, consider when deciding whether to rely on precedent in an international trade dispute?
- A . He should rely on precedent regardless of the case’s uniqueness.
- B . He should disregard precedent entirely to encourage creativity.
- C . He should consider whether the case involves entirely new circumstances.
- D . He should always rely on precedent to ensure consistency.