APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam - Topic 6 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-8.0 exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 6

We have observed the inventory system does not handle plastic parts well." What should be added to the problem statement to make it more useful?

AMeasurements that help describe the problem

BGuidance to which problem-solving tools should be used

CCriteria for selecting the improvement team

DDescription of who is responsible for the problem

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Suggested Answer: A

A problem statement is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be improved upon. It identifies the gap between the current state and the desired state of a process or a system. A good problem statement should include measurements that help describe the problem, such as the magnitude, frequency, location, and impact of the problem. These measurements can help quantify the problem and provide a baseline for improvement. The other options are not essential for a problem statement, but rather for the subsequent steps of problem-solving, such as selecting tools, forming teams, and assigning responsibilities. Reference:

* [CPIM Part 2 - Section B - Topic 1 - Quality and Continuous Improvement]

* How to Write a Problem Statement

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Carman

2 months ago

Responsibility description seems less relevant to me.

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Margarita

2 months ago

Criteria for the improvement team could help too.

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Corrina

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's just plastic parts causing the problem?

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Antione

3 months ago

I think guidance on problem-solving tools is more important!

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Larae

3 months ago

Definitely need measurements to understand the issue better.

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Billi

3 months ago

I feel like knowing who's responsible for the problem might be important too, but I don't know if that directly addresses the inventory system issue.

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Lindy

4 months ago

I'm leaning towards option B because having guidance on problem-solving tools seems crucial, but I can't recall if that's what we discussed in class.

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Vanna

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of defining the problem clearly, so maybe option A is the right choice here.

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Curt

4 months ago

I think adding measurements could really help clarify the issue, but I'm not entirely sure what specific metrics would be most useful.

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Makeda

4 months ago

I'm feeling a little lost on this one. What kind of problem-solving tools would be most helpful here? Should I be thinking about root cause analysis or process mapping? I want to make sure I approach this the right way.

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Beata

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to add more measurable details to the problem statement, like the types of plastic parts affected, the frequency or severity of the issues, and any impacts on production or customer satisfaction. That will give us a clearer picture to work with.

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Jules

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I think I need more context to really understand what the problem is and how to improve the problem statement. Maybe I should review my notes on problem-solving techniques.

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Annice

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I'd focus on getting more details about the problem, like what specific issues the inventory system is having with plastic parts.

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Sonia

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure the problem isn't that the plastic parts just don't like being in the inventory system? Maybe we need to introduce them to some nice wooden shelves instead.

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