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Key Facts: Logistikfachmann BP Exam

Grade 4.0

Passing Grade (1-6 scale)

SBFI / GS1 Prüfungsordnung

CHF 1,200

Official First-Attempt Exam Fee

GS1 Bildung exam schedule

50%

Federal Course Subsidy

SBFI Bundesbeiträge

NQF Level 5

Qualification Level

National Qualifications Framework CH

520 minutes

Total Exam Time Across 5 Parts

GS1 Prüfungsordnung 16 Dec 2022, amended 28 Oct 2025

2 retakes

Repeat Attempts Allowed (Failed Parts Only)

GS1 Prüfungsordnung, 16 Dec 2022

The Logistikfachmann / Logistikfachfrau mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis is Switzerland's federal professional logistics qualification, awarded by GS1 Schweiz under the Prüfungsordnung of 16 December 2022 and supervised by SBFI. The official exam costs CHF 1,200 on a first attempt and comprises five parts totalling 520 minutes - three written parts and two oral parts - graded on the Swiss 1-6 scale with a pass mark of 4.0. Candidates may sit the examination in German, French or Italian; this English-language multiple-choice study adaptation is not an official translation or a format simulation, and spans procurement logistics, production planning, warehouse management, distribution, circular waste regulations (VeVA/USG), and supply chain quality systems.

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1In procurement logistics, a cross-analysis of ABC and XYZ materials is performed. Which procurement strategy is most appropriate for 'AX' parts?

A.Individual purchase orders triggered strictly on customer demand with high safety stocks

B.Just-in-Time (JIT) or synchronized delivery with framework agreements and minimal safety stock

C.Bulk spot-market purchasing based on speculative price movements with long lead times

D.Manual requisition per single unit without supplier integration or long-term contracts

Explanation: AX materials feature high annual consumption value (A-class) and highly predictable, constant demand (X-class). This predictable, high-volume flow makes them ideal candidates for Just-in-Time (JIT) or call-off orders against framework contracts, keeping inventory carrying costs and safety stocks to a minimum.

2A Swiss manufacturing plant requires 10,000 components per year. The fixed ordering cost is CHF 50 per order, the unit purchasing price is CHF 100, and the annual inventory carrying cost rate is 10% (CHF 10 per unit per year). According to the classic Andler / EOQ formula, what is the economic order quantity (EOQ)?

A.100 units

B.224 units

C.316 units

D.500 units

Explanation: The Andler Economic Order Quantity formula is EOQ = sqrt((2 * Annual Demand * Order Cost) / Holding Cost per Unit). Here, EOQ = sqrt((2 * 10,000 * 50) / 10) = sqrt(1,000,000 / 10) = sqrt(100,000) ≈ 316.2 units (rounded to 316 units).

3A company operates an order point inventory system (Meldebestandsverfahren). Daily consumption is 40 units, supplier replenishment lead time is 15 business days, and the defined safety stock is 200 units. At what inventory level (Meldebestand) must a replenishment order be triggered?

A.800 units

B.600 units

C.400 units

D.200 units

Explanation: The reorder point (Meldebestand) is calculated as: Meldebestand = (Replenishment Lead Time * Daily Consumption) + Safety Stock. Here: (15 days * 40 units/day) + 200 units = 600 units + 200 units = 800 units.

4During replenishment lead time, demand is normally distributed with a standard deviation of 30 units. To achieve a 95% cycle service level (corresponding to a normal distribution safety factor z = 1.65), what safety stock must the logistics specialist establish?

A.30 units

B.36 units

C.42 units

D.50 units

Explanation: Safety stock under normal distribution is calculated as: Safety Stock = z * Standard Deviation of Lead Time Demand. For z = 1.65 and sigma = 30 units: 1.65 * 30 = 49.5 units, which rounds up to 50 units to guarantee at least 95% service level.

5Under Incoterms® 2020 rules, which statement correctly defines the division of costs and risks for the rule DAP (Delivered at Place)?

A.The buyer assumes all risks and costs as soon as goods are loaded at the seller's factory gate

B.The seller delivers when goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination

C.The seller is responsible for import customs clearance, payment of import VAT, and unloading at destination

D.The risk transfers to the buyer upon handover to the first carrier, but the seller pays freight to the port of entry

Explanation: Under DAP (Incoterms 2020), the seller bears all risks and costs involved in bringing the goods to the named destination place, ready for unloading from the arriving conveyance. The buyer is responsible for import customs clearance and unloading.

6A Swiss purchasing manager is comparing FCA (Free Carrier - seller's premises) with EXW (Ex Works). Why is FCA generally preferred over EXW for international commercial shipments?

A.Under EXW, the seller must pay destination import duties and local unloading fees

B.Under EXW, the buyer is technically responsible for export customs clearance and loading goods onto the collecting truck, which can create legal and practical compliance hurdles

C.FCA guarantees that the seller covers all maritime shipping freight and marine cargo insurance

D.FCA eliminates all export documentation requirements under Swiss federal customs law

Explanation: Under EXW, the buyer has the obligation to load the truck and carry out export customs clearance in the seller's country, which foreign buyers often cannot legally execute. FCA places loading onto the arriving vehicle and export customs clearance on the seller, making it far more practical and legally compliant.

7Which strategic advantage is primarily achieved by implementing a Dual Sourcing strategy compared to Single Sourcing?

A.Reduced supply disruption risk and maintained price competition while preserving reasonable relationship depth

B.Maximizing volume discounts by concentrating 100% of order volume with a sole supplier

C.Completely eliminating supplier evaluation, quality audits, and contract management efforts

D.Eliminating the need for safety stock across all production plants

Explanation: Dual sourcing allocates procurement volume between two qualified suppliers (e.g., a 70/30 or 60/40 split). This mitigates risk against supplier bankruptcy, strikes, or delivery bottlenecks while fostering competitive pressure on price and service.

8When evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for an imported production machine, which cost category represents a pre-transaction cost?

A.Customs duties, freight charges, and inbound transport insurance

B.Machine installation, operational commissioning, and initial operator training

C.Spare parts consumption, routine preventive maintenance, and energy consumption during operations

D.Supplier qualification, technical specification auditing, and contract negotiation expenses

Explanation: In TCO methodology, pre-transaction costs occur prior to contract execution and shipment. They encompass supplier identification, technical audits, capability evaluation, legal vetting, and contract negotiations.

9What is 'Maverick Buying' in procurement management, and why is it problematic for an enterprise?

A.Unauthorized purchasing outside established framework contracts, leading to loss of volume discounts and unmonitored compliance risks

B.Purchasing goods exclusively from local Swiss suppliers without conducting international tenders

C.Automated electronic reordering through an integrated ERP supplier portal using EDI protocols

D.Strategic forward-buying of raw materials on commodities exchanges to hedge against currency fluctuations

Explanation: Maverick buying refers to rogue purchasing by internal departments bypassing negotiated procurement channels and master contracts. It inflates procurement costs, fragments spend, forfeits negotiated volume rebates, and bypasses quality controls.

10In a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) partnership between a buyer and a supplier, what is the core responsibility of the supplier?

A.The buyer determines order batch sizes and transmits manual purchase orders whenever stock is low

B.The supplier continuously monitors buyer inventory levels and independently triggers replenishment shipments within agreed minimum/maximum boundaries

C.The supplier takes over the buyer's physical manufacturing operations on-site

D.The buyer pays for goods immediately upon shipment before goods enter the warehouse

Explanation: In VMI, the supplier has visibility into the buyer's consumption and inventory data (via EDI/WMS) and bears responsibility for maintaining inventory within mutually contracted minimum and maximum stock levels without waiting for individual purchase orders.

About the Logistikfachmann BP Exam

The Swiss Federal Professional Examination (Berufsprüfung) for Logistikfachmann / Logistikfachfrau leads to the federally recognized diploma (eidgenössischer Fachausweis). This qualification validates advanced expertise in managing and optimizing complex logistics operations, including procurement, production logistics, warehousing, distribution, reverse logistics, and overall supply chain management. Note on format and language: candidates sit the official examination in German, French or Italian under Ziff. 4.12 of the Prüfungsordnung, and it consists of a written knowledge part, written action simulations and case work, and two oral parts. Only the 60-minute knowledge part uses closed question formats such as single-choice and multiple-choice; the rest requires written and spoken answers. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the published qualification profile - not an official translation and not a simulation of the full exam format - designed to reinforce core theoretical principles, key formulas (EOQ, safety stock, inventory turns, OEE, routing), Swiss legal frameworks (USG, VeVA, LSVA), and the practical decision-making the exam requires.

Assessment

Five examination parts totalling 520 minutes under the Prüfungsordnung of 16 December 2022 as amended on 28 October 2025: three written parts (60 / 300 / 90 minutes, weighted 1 / 3 / 2) and two oral parts (35 minutes each, weighted 1 and 2). Content is organised into eight competence areas (Handlungskompetenzbereiche A-H): A Leistungserbringung in Logistikprozessen, B Supply Chain Management, C Prozesse mit ICT-Systemen, D Informations- und Datenmanagement, E Projekte planen und leiten, F Wirtschaftlichkeit, G Mitarbeitende führen und fördern, H Prozess- und Qualitätsmanagement.

Time Limit

520 minutes of examination time in total; the autumn 2026 session was written on 8-9 September and oral on 15-18 September

Passing Score

Overall grade of at least 4.0 (scale 1.0-6.0), with at most one examination part below 4.0 and no part below 3.0

Exam Fee

CHF 1,200 on first attempt (retake CHF 350 plus a per-part amount; up to 50% preparatory course reimbursement available via SBFI) (GS1 Schweiz (Prüfungskommission Logistikfachleute), under SBFI supervision)

Logistikfachmann BP Exam Content Outline

18%

Procurement Logistics (Beschaffungslogistik)

Supplier evaluation, total cost of ownership (TCO), ABC/XYZ analysis, ordering models (Andler EOQ), Incoterms 2020, procurement KPIs, contract types, and purchasing negotiations.

17%

Production Logistics (Produktionslogistik)

Production planning and control (PPS), MRP I & II, Kanban, Lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, bottleneck management, layout planning, and lead time optimization.

18%

Warehouse Logistics (Lagerlogistik)

Warehouse systems, racking types, picking strategies (goods-to-person, pick-by-voice), inventory control, safety stock calculation, inventory turnover, WMS, and automation.

17%

Distribution Logistics (Distributionslogistik)

Distribution network design, fleet management, routing optimization, transport modes, load securing (VDI 2700 / Swiss rules), cold chain, Swiss LSVA tax, and packaging engineering.

15%

Disposal & Reverse Logistics (Entsorgungslogistik)

Circular economy, closed-loop supply chains, returns management, Swiss Environmental Protection Act (USG), Swiss Ordinance on Movements of Waste (VeVA), and hazardous materials.

15%

Supply Chain Management & Quality (SCM & Qualität)

End-to-end SCM integration, Bullwhip effect mitigation, OTIF performance metrics, ISO 9001/14001, risk management, project management methodologies, and digitalization.

How to Pass the Logistikfachmann BP Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Overall grade of at least 4.0 (scale 1.0-6.0), with at most one examination part below 4.0 and no part below 3.0
Assessment: Five examination parts totalling 520 minutes under the Prüfungsordnung of 16 December 2022 as amended on 28 October 2025: three written parts (60 / 300 / 90 minutes, weighted 1 / 3 / 2) and two oral parts (35 minutes each, weighted 1 and 2). Content is organised into eight competence areas (Handlungskompetenzbereiche A-H): A Leistungserbringung in Logistikprozessen, B Supply Chain Management, C Prozesse mit ICT-Systemen, D Informations- und Datenmanagement, E Projekte planen und leiten, F Wirtschaftlichkeit, G Mitarbeitende führen und fördern, H Prozess- und Qualitätsmanagement.
Time limit: 520 minutes of examination time in total; the autumn 2026 session was written on 8-9 September and oral on 15-18 September
Exam fee: CHF 1,200 on first attempt (retake CHF 350 plus a per-part amount; up to 50% preparatory course reimbursement available via SBFI)

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Logistikfachmann BP Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master core quantitative formulas: Andler EOQ formula, safety stock calculations, inventory turnover rates, storage utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

2Understand the interaction between ABC and XYZ analyses for differentiated procurement and inventory replenishment strategies.

3Review Swiss-specific environmental and transport regulations: Swiss Environmental Protection Act (USG), Ordinance on Movements of Waste (VeVA), and the heavy vehicle fee (LSVA).

4Differentiate push vs. pull scheduling in production logistics, including Kanban calculation rules, MRP explosion, and Theory of Constraints (TOC).

5Learn Incoterms 2020 transfer of risk and cost points thoroughly (especially EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, and DDP).

6Practice multi-functional case thinking connecting procurement delays to production scheduling, warehouse safety stocks, and customer OTIF service levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Logistikfachmann / Logistikfachfrau mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis?

It is a Swiss Federal Diploma of Higher Vocational Education and Training (Berufsprüfung / Brevet fédéral) supervised by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI) and run by GS1 Schweiz as the sole examination body. It certifies professionals to plan and steer operational logistics processes and to lead small teams and sub-projects. Note that ASFL SVBL runs a separate federal qualification, Logistiker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis, which is a different examination.

What are the admission requirements for the Swiss Federal Examination?

The Prüfungsordnung admits candidates on any one of four routes: (a) an EFZ, another upper-secondary qualification or an equivalent qualification plus at least three years of professional practice in one of the logistics areas procurement, production, warehousing, distribution or disposal; or (b) a Federal VET Certificate (EBA) or equivalent plus at least five years of practice in one of those areas; or (c) at least eight years of professional experience in one of those areas; or (d) an existing eidgenössischer Fachausweis in one of those areas. There is no separate module-certificate prerequisite; preparatory courses are optional.

How is the official Swiss Federal Exam structured?

Ziff. 5.11 of the Prüfungsordnung sets five examination parts totalling 520 minutes. Part 1 Grundlagenwissen zu Logistikprozessen is written and lasts 60 minutes (weighting 1). Part 2 Logistikprozesse umsetzen is written, lasts 300 minutes and consists of five action simulations (weighting 3). Part 3 Supply Chain Management und Problemlösung is a written guided case study of 90 minutes (weighting 2). Part 4 Mitarbeitende führen und Projekte leiten is oral and lasts 35 minutes (weighting 1). Part 5 Logistikprozesse verstehen sowie überzeugend auftreten und kommunizieren is an oral Fachgespräch of 35 minutes excluding preparation (weighting 2). The 35-minute oral durations were introduced by the 28 October 2025 amendment and apply from the 2026 sessions.

What is the passing score for the Federal Examination?

Examinations are graded on the Swiss standard scale from 1.0 to 6.0 (with 6.0 being excellent and 4.0 being the minimum passing mark). To pass, a candidate must achieve an overall grade point average of at least 4.0, with no individual module grade below 3.0, and at most one module grade below 4.0.

Are federal subsidies available for exam preparation?

Yes. Under the SBFI federal financial contribution scheme (Bundesbeiträge), the Swiss Confederation reimburses 50% of the tuition costs for eligible preparatory courses up to a maximum of CHF 9,500 upon taking the federal examination, regardless of pass or fail outcome.

Why is this practice question bank in English?

While the official Swiss federal exams are administered in German, French, or Italian, this English-language study adaptation enables professionals to test and consolidate their core theoretical knowledge, quantitative calculations (EOQ, safety stock, KPIs), and Swiss regulatory comprehension (VeVA, USG, LSVA) in an accessible single-best-answer format.