Discuss APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam Topic 6 Question 7

What priority control technique is most appropriate for a firm using a cellular production system?

AShortest processing time (SPT) rule

BDistribution requirements planning (DRP)

CPull production activity control (PAC)

DPush production activity control (PAC)

Suggested Answer: A

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42 comments · newest first

Remedios 9 months ago

Wait, I thought Push PAC was better for all production types?

Vicki 9 months ago

Pull PAC is designed for that setup, makes sense!

Cristy 9 months ago

I'm leaning towards pull production activity control, but I wonder if push production activity control could also be applicable in some scenarios.

Dottie 9 months ago

I feel like distribution requirements planning (DRP) is more about inventory management, so it probably isn't the best answer here.

Galen 10 months ago

I disagree, SPT seems more efficient for quick tasks.

Martina 10 months ago

I remember practicing a question about priority control techniques, and I think the shortest processing time rule could be relevant, but it doesn't seem to fit cellular production well.

Fletcher 10 months ago

I think the pull production activity control (PAC) might be the right choice since it aligns with cellular systems, but I'm not entirely sure.

Ula 10 months ago

Cellular systems thrive on flexibility, so Pull PAC fits best.

Miesha 10 months ago

Definitely think Pull PAC is the way to go for cellular systems.

Rodrigo 11 months ago

The key here is that we're talking about a cellular production system. That means the focus is on flexibility and responsiveness, not just raw throughput. So I think the Pull Production Activity Control (PAC) would be the best fit to manage the flow through the cells. Option C is my pick.

Yong 11 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. Cellular production, priority control techniques... I feel like I'm missing some key information here. I'm going to have to guess and go with option A, the Shortest Processing Time rule, but I'm not totally confident in that.

Rex 11 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. Cellular production is all about optimizing flow and minimizing waste, right? So a pull-based system like PAC would probably work better than a push system. And SPT makes sense to keep things moving quickly through the cells. I'll go with option C.

Reita 11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know cellular production systems are designed for flexibility and quick response, but I'm not sure if the SPT rule is the best fit. Maybe the Pull Production Activity Control (PAC) would work better?

Lorrine 12 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the Shortest Processing Time (SPT) rule would be the most appropriate priority control technique for a cellular production system.

Ashlyn 12 months ago

The push production activity control (PAC) technique doesn't sound right for a cellular layout. I'm leaning towards the SPT rule, but I'll have to think it through a bit more.

Cammy 12 months ago

Distribution requirements planning (DRP) seems like it would be more for a supply chain or distribution network, not really for a cellular production system. I'm going to go with the SPT rule on this one.

Raylene 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I was thinking maybe a pull production activity control (PAC) system would work better for a cellular layout, but I'm not totally confident.

Gabriele 1 year ago

I think the shortest processing time (SPT) rule would be the most appropriate priority control technique for a cellular production system. It helps keep the flow moving efficiently through the cells.

Dominga 1 year ago

I guess the 'pull' of the correct answer was too strong for some of us. Time to 'push' ourselves to do better next time!

Ashlyn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dominga

I guess the 'pull' of the correct answer was too strong for some of us. Time to 'push' ourselves to do better next time!

Deonna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dominga

I guess the 'pull' of the correct answer was too strong for some of us. Time to 'push' ourselves to do better next time!

Mabel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dominga

C) Pull production activity control (PAC)

Lang 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dominga

C) Pull production activity control (PAC)

Lachelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dominga

A) Shortest processing time (SPT) rule

Ashlee 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dominga

A) Shortest processing time (SPT) rule

Juan 1 year ago

B) Distribution requirements planning (DRP)? What is this, a logistics exam? Clearly, the answer is C) Pull production activity control (PAC).

Silvana 1 year ago

↳ replying to Juan

That may work for some situations, but PAC is more suitable for a cellular production system.

Crissy 1 year ago

↳ replying to Juan

But what about A) Shortest processing time (SPT) rule?

Shawn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Juan

I agree, it helps to minimize inventory and improve efficiency.

Beckie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Juan

I think C) Pull production activity control (PAC) is the best choice.

Jean 1 year ago

Hmm, I was torn between A) Shortest processing time (SPT) rule and C) Pull production activity control (PAC). I guess I should have trusted my gut and gone with the pull system.

Nichelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jean

User 2: Yeah, I agree. It helps to minimize inventory and improve efficiency.

Lizbeth 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jean

User 1: I think C) Pull production activity control (PAC) would be the best choice for a cellular production system.

Ettie 1 year ago

Really? I was convinced that D) Push production activity control (PAC) would be the best option. Doesn't that allow for more efficient use of resources?

Lauran 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think Push production activity control (PAC) could also work in certain situations.

Carey 2 years ago

I agree with Raelene. Pull production helps to minimize inventory and reduce waste.

Della 2 years ago

I think the correct answer is C) Pull production activity control (PAC). Cellular production systems are designed to be responsive to customer demand, and pull production is the most appropriate technique for managing this.

Jonell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Della

DRP doesn't seem like the right fit for a firm using a cellular production system.

Ashlyn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Della

Shortest processing time rule might not be as effective in a cellular production system.

Micaela 1 year ago

↳ replying to Della

I think push production activity control wouldn't work well in this scenario.

Wynell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Della

I agree, pull production activity control is the best choice for a cellular production system.

Raelene 2 years ago

I think the most appropriate technique is Pull production activity control (PAC).

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