Exam L4M4 Topic 1 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 65
Topic #: 1
When working closely with a supplier, waste can be reduced which can lead to improved business functions and cost savings. Which of the following are wastes that can be removed from the supply chain? Select THREE.

Suggested Answer: A,D,E Vote an answer

The correct answers are; motion, waiting and inventory.
This is part of Ohno's 8 Wastes. You can remember this with the acronym Tim Woods; transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, over-production, over-processing, defects, skills.
This is only mentioned briefly in this module but comes up in other modules more in depth, so is worth memorising if you can.

by Suzanne at Nov 13, 2025, 09:02 AM

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