APICS Exam CLTD Topic 4 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CLTD exam

Question #: 58
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following activities best describes the functionality of decoupling stock within firms' inventory systems?

ASeparation of the manufacturing process from order processing

BSeparation of the manufacturing process from the selling process

CMaintaining inventory to accommodate uncertainty in demand at different geographical positions

DMaintaining inventory at a central location for all stages of the value-creation process

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Suggested Answer: A

by Meaghan at Apr 03, 2023, 05:10 AM

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Quinn

4 days ago

Hmm, Option B makes sense too. Separating manufacturing from selling could help with more responsive production and better inventory management.

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Erick

5 days ago

Haha, Option D sounds like a recipe for a logistics nightmare! Centralized inventory for the whole value chain? No thanks!

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Cathrine

6 days ago

I see your point, Garry. But I think D) Maintaining inventory at a central location for all stages of the value-creation process makes more sense.

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Sarah

8 days ago

I'm leaning towards Option C. Maintaining inventory to handle demand uncertainty at different locations is a key purpose of decoupling stock.

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Garry

8 days ago

I disagree, I believe it's C) Maintaining inventory to accommodate uncertainty in demand at different geographical positions.

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Georgeanna

10 days ago

Option A seems logical since decoupling stock is all about separating manufacturing from order processing to improve efficiency.

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Paulina

11 days ago

I think the answer is A) Separation of the manufacturing process from order processing.

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