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According to the CTSC Exam Content Manual, one of the entry criteria that must be met before initiating a supply chain transformation project is an implementation roadmap1.An implementation roadmap is a document that outlines the scope, objectives, activities, deliverables, milestones, resources, and risks of the transformation project1.An implementation roadmap helps to guide and monitor the execution of the project, as well as to communicate and align the expectations and responsibilities of the stakeholders1. The other options are not entry criteria that must be met before initiating a supply chain transformation project, as they are more related to the outcomes or the actions of the project.Network configuration modifications, information technology (IT) adjustment, and skills and resources changes are examples of the changes that may result from the supply chain transformation project, but they are not prerequisites for starting the project2.

According to the CTSC Exam Content Manual1, Six Sigma is a methodology that aims to improve the quality and performance of processes by reducing variability and defects. Six Sigma uses various tools and techniques to measure, analyze, and control the variation of the forecast and the demand over time for products and services. Some of these tools include control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, scatter plots, and regression analysis. Therefore, Six Sigma is the best tool to use for this analysis. Option A, Lean, is a methodology that aims to eliminate waste and increase value in processes by applying principles such as pull, flow, and continuous improvement. Lean does not focus on measuring and reducing variability of the forecast and the demand. Option C, TOC, is a methodology that aims to optimize the performance of a system by identifying and eliminating the constraints or bottlenecks that limit its throughput. TOC does not focus on measuring and reducing variability of the forecast and the demand. Option D, TQM, is a methodology that aims to achieve customer satisfaction and organizational excellence by involving all stakeholders in the continuous improvement of processes and products. TQM does not focus on measuring and reducing variability of the forecast and the demand.

According to the CTSC Enterprise and Supply Chain Management (ESCM) manual, external benchmarking against similar supply chains is recommended in the development of a balanced scorecard because it helps the company to understand how it is strategically aligning its supply chain performance and how its performance compares to thebest-in-class or industry standards1.External benchmarking can also help the company to identify the gaps and opportunities for improvement in its supply chain processes, practices, and capabilities1.A balanced scorecard is a performance measurement tool that assesses an organization and its supply chain from four different perspectives: customer, internal process, learning and growth, and financial1.By using external benchmarking, the company can set realistic and relevant targets and goals for each perspective, and monitor and evaluate its progress and performance1.

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According to the ASCM CTSC Exam Content Manual, one of the prerequisites for a supply chain transformation roadmap is to standardize and harmonize processes across the enterprise1. This can help to eliminate waste, reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enable scalability of the supply chain opera-tions2. The other options are not prerequisites, but rather outcomes or enablers of a supply chain transformation roadmap.1: ASCM CTSC Exam Content Manual, page 10.2:1