Preview Questions Demand Planning Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the impact of delayed shipments from suppliers on supply chain coordination in FMCG?

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It reduces transportation costs by reducing the number of shipments

It causes inventory shortages and disrupts the production schedule

It allows for better stock allocation across multiple warehouses

It improves the accuracy of demand forecasts

Question 2: How does supply chain resilience contribute to a company's competitive advantage in FMCG?

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By optimizing the variety of products offered

By reducing the speed of order fulfillment

By maintaining operations under various market conditions and disruptions

By focusing only on minimizing procurement costs

Question 3: How can the implementation of a continuous improvement culture benefit demand planning in FMCG?

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It eliminates the need for data-driven decision-making.

It focuses only on cost-cutting measures without improving the overall process.

It reduces the need for any planning, focusing only on reactive decision-making.

It encourages ongoing evaluation of processes, allowing for regular adjustments to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Question 4: How should a Demand Planning Manager use market trends to improve demand forecasting accuracy in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

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By ignoring market trends and relying solely on historical sales data.

By focusing on product development trends without considering market changes.

By analyzing trends in consumer behavior, competitor actions, and economic conditions to refine forecasts.

By only focusing on internal data and excluding market conditions.

Question 5: How does regional market analysis impact demand planning in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

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It reduces the need for demand forecasting in favor of a one-size-fits-all approach.

It only applies to distribution channels and not end consumer demand.

It provides insights into local demand patterns, allowing for more accurate regional forecasts.

It is only relevant for large multinational companies, not regional markets.

Question 6: What is the impact of real-time data integration in supply chain coordination for FMCG companies?

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It only applies to large enterprises with global supply chains.

It only benefits companies with high technological infrastructure and is not useful for FMCG.

It enables more accurate demand forecasting, inventory management, and faster response times to changes.

It increases costs without providing significant benefits.