Which of the following correctly lists the four core functions of the Plan-Source-Make-Deliver framework?

• A. Plan, Acquire, Produce, Distribute
• B. Plan, Source, Ship, Deliver
• C. Plan, Source, Make, Deliver
• D. Strategy, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Fulfillment

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is the standard set of processes that map the end-to-end flow of a supply chain: Plan, Source, Make, Deliver. Plan is about aligning demand with supply and setting the overall course—forecasting, capacity planning, and coordinating inventory and production plans to meet service goals. Source covers acquiring the inputs needed to produce goods—supplier selection, procurement, inbound logistics, and ensuring materials arrive on time and at the right cost and quality. Make is the actual transformation of inputs into finished products—manufacturing or assembly, production scheduling, quality control, and managing work-in-process. Deliver involves getting the finished goods to customers—order management, warehousing, transportation, distribution, and fulfillment.

The four terms listed in the correct answer match these widely used functions precisely. Other options mix in terms like Acquire, Ship, Strategy, or Fulfillment, which are not the standard names for this framework’s four core activities.