Discuss APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam Topic 2 Question 8

What is the main negative effect of changing the due dates of open orders?

AThe schedule information becomes inaccurate.

BThe customer service level decreases.

CIt leads to 'nervousness' in the schedule.

DThe schedule does not support demand.

Suggested Answer: C

Changing the due dates of open orders is a common practice to cope with demand fluctuations, capacity constraints, or material shortages. However, it can have a negative effect on the stability and reliability of the schedule, causing ''nervousness''. Nervousness is the tendency of the schedule to change frequently and significantly due to minor changes in inputs or parameters. Nervousness can result in increased costs, reduced efficiency, lower quality, and lower customer satisfaction. To avoid or reduce nervousness, some strategies are: using time fences, freezing the schedule, aggregating the demand, and using safety stock or safety time.Reference:=

CPIM Exam Content Manual, Module 5: Detailed Schedules, Section 5.1: Capacity Management, p. 18

Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management, Chapter 9: Capacity Planning and Management, Section 9.3: Capacity Planning and Scheduling, pp. 222-223

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34 comments · newest first

Shala 10 months ago

D is spot on, schedules need to align with demand.

Berry 10 months ago

C makes sense, it creates chaos in the schedule.

Loren 10 months ago

I think B is more important, customer service matters!

Dorathy 10 months ago

Definitely A, inaccurate info is a big deal.

Shaquana 10 months ago

Wait, how does changing due dates lead to nervousness? Sounds odd.

Lynette 11 months ago

I feel like all these options could be negative effects, but I can't recall which one is the most significant.

Doyle 11 months ago

I'm leaning towards option C, about 'nervousness' in the schedule. It sounds familiar from our last review session.

Gwenn 11 months ago

I remember a practice question about customer service levels decreasing with changes in orders. That might be relevant here too.

Clare 11 months ago

I think changing due dates can really mess up the schedule information, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main issue.

Brent 12 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. I know changing due dates can cause issues, but I'm not sure which of these options is the most significant negative effect. I'll have to re-read the choices carefully and try to reason through the best answer.

Benedict 12 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Changing due dates is going to throw off the schedule and make it less reliable, so the schedule information becoming inaccurate is definitely the main negative effect. I'll select A.

Mitsue 12 months ago

Okay, I think the key here is understanding how changing due dates impacts the schedule. The schedule information becoming inaccurate seems like the most likely main negative effect, so I'll go with option A.

Marvel 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know changing due dates can affect the schedule, but I'm not sure which of these options is the main negative effect. I'll have to carefully consider each choice.

Vicky 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the impact of changing order due dates. I'll need to think through the potential consequences and match them to the answer choices.

Ronny 1 year ago

Ah, the old 'change the due dates' trick. Classic move to really throw everyone off their game. I'd go with C on this one.

An 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronny

I think it's important to keep the schedule accurate to support demand.

Tran 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronny

Yeah, it can really mess up the whole flow of things.

Deandrea 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ronny

I agree, changing due dates can definitely cause some 'nervousness' in the schedule.

Glory 1 year ago

I think changing due dates can cause confusion and delays in fulfilling orders.

Kindra 1 year ago

I'm going with B. Changing due dates is bound to decrease the customer service level. Nobody likes late deliveries!

King 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kindra

It's important to consider the negative effects before making changes to due dates.

Shawna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kindra

I think it also leads to 'nervousness' in the schedule.

Rolland 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kindra

I agree, changing due dates can definitely impact customer service.

Clorinda 1 year ago

Hmm, I'd say it's a toss-up between A and C. That 'nervousness' in the schedule can really throw a wrench in things.

Ula 1 year ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

True, it's a tough call between A and C.

Blondell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

That 'nervousness' can really mess things up.

Fernanda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

Yeah, but it also causes 'nervousness' in the schedule.

Blondell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

I think changing due dates can make the schedule inaccurate.

Terrilyn 1 year ago

Definitely option A. When you start messing with the due dates, it just creates chaos and confusion throughout the entire schedule.

Marquetta 1 year ago

B) The customer service level decreases.

Gail 1 year ago

I think the main negative effect is the inaccuracy of the schedule information. Changing due dates can really mess up the whole system.

Rikki 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gail

C) It leads to 'nervousness' in the schedule.

Leatha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gail

A) The schedule information becomes inaccurate.

Glory 2 years ago

A) The schedule information becomes inaccurate.

APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam - Topic 2 Question 8 Discussion