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APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam - Topic 6 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-8.0 exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 6
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What priority control technique is most appropriate for a firm using a cellular production system?

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Remedios
1 month ago
Wait, I thought Push PAC was better for all production types?
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Vicki
2 months ago
Pull PAC is designed for that setup, makes sense!
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Cristy
2 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.
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Dottie
2 months ago
I feel like distribution requirements planning (DRP) is more about inventory management, so it probably isn't the best answer here.
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Galen
2 months ago
I disagree, SPT seems more efficient for quick tasks.
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Martina
2 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.
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Fletcher
2 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.
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Ula
3 months ago
Cellular systems thrive on flexibility, so Pull PAC fits best.
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Miesha
3 months ago
Definitely think Pull PAC is the way to go for cellular systems.
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Rodrigo
3 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.
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Yong
3 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.
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Rex
4 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.
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Reita
4 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?
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Lorrine
4 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.
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Ashlyn
4 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.
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Cammy
4 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.
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Raylene
5 months 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.
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Gabriele
5 months 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.
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Dominga
10 months 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!
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Ashlyn
8 months 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!
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Deonna
9 months 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!
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Mabel
9 months ago
C) Pull production activity control (PAC)
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Lang
9 months ago
C) Pull production activity control (PAC)
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Lachelle
9 months ago
A) Shortest processing time (SPT) rule
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Ashlee
9 months ago
A) Shortest processing time (SPT) rule
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Juan
10 months ago
B) Distribution requirements planning (DRP)? What is this, a logistics exam? Clearly, the answer is C) Pull production activity control (PAC).
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Silvana
8 months ago
That may work for some situations, but PAC is more suitable for a cellular production system.
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Crissy
9 months ago
But what about A) Shortest processing time (SPT) rule?
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Shawn
9 months ago
I agree, it helps to minimize inventory and improve efficiency.
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Beckie
9 months ago
I think C) Pull production activity control (PAC) is the best choice.
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Jean
10 months 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.
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Nichelle
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, I agree. It helps to minimize inventory and improve efficiency.
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Lizbeth
10 months ago
User 1: I think C) Pull production activity control (PAC) would be the best choice for a cellular production system.
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Ettie
10 months 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?
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Lauran
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think Push production activity control (PAC) could also work in certain situations.
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Carey
11 months ago
I agree with Raelene. Pull production helps to minimize inventory and reduce waste.
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Della
11 months 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.
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Jonell
9 months ago
DRP doesn't seem like the right fit for a firm using a cellular production system.
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Ashlyn
10 months ago
Shortest processing time rule might not be as effective in a cellular production system.
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Micaela
10 months ago
I think push production activity control wouldn't work well in this scenario.
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Wynell
10 months ago
I agree, pull production activity control is the best choice for a cellular production system.
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Raelene
11 months ago
I think the most appropriate technique is Pull production activity control (PAC).
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