Discuss APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam Topic 8 Question 5

When designing a production cell, which of the following items would be the most important consideration?

AThe unit per hour requirement for the production cell to meet the sales forecast

BThe flow of materials into the cell and sequencing of operations to minimize total cycle time

CThe output rate for the first operation and move time after the last workstation

DThe takt time requirement for each operator to meet the monthly production goals of the plant

Suggested Answer: B

A production cell is a group of machines or workstations that are arranged in a way that allows for continuous flow of materials and products. The main objective of designing a production cell is to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity. One of the most important considerations for designing a production cell is the flow of materials into the cell and sequencing of operations to minimize total cycle time. Total cycle time is the time it takes for a product to go through all the steps in the cell, from the first operation to the last.By minimizing total cycle time, the production cell can achieve higher throughput, lower inventory, and faster delivery123Reference:1: CPIM Part 2 - Section C - Module 1 - Session 1 - Lean Manufacturing2: CPIM Part 2 - Section C - Module 1 - Session 2 - Lean Manufacturing Tools3: CPIM Part 2 - Section C - Module 1 - Session 3 - Lean Manufacturing Implementation

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14 comments · newest first

Bobbie 10 months ago

Wait, are we sure A is the top priority? Feels off.

Elvera 11 months ago

Totally agree with D, takt time is essential for efficiency!

Altha 11 months ago

C seems less important compared to the others.

Lindy 11 months ago

B is crucial too, can't ignore material flow!

Michell 11 months ago

Gotta go with A, meeting sales forecast is key!

Jacinta 12 months ago

I keep thinking about the output rate for the first operation. It seems like it could really impact the overall efficiency, but I’m not entirely confident.

Barney 12 months ago

I feel like takt time is crucial for balancing workloads, but I can't recall if it was the top priority in our notes.

Carisa 12 months ago

I think the flow of materials is really important too, especially since it can affect cycle time. I saw a similar question on our practice exam.

Larue 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of unit per hour requirements in class, but I'm not sure if that's the most critical factor.

Brittney 1 year ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The unit per hour requirement to meet the sales forecast is the most critical factor. Everything else flows from that, so that has to be the top priority.

Carmen 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Are they looking for the single most important consideration, or just a key consideration? I'll have to re-read it a few times to make sure I understand.

Refugia 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The most important thing is to ensure the flow of materials and sequencing of operations is optimized to minimize the total cycle time. That's the key to maximizing the cell's output.

Chantay 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a lot of different considerations when designing a production cell. I'll need to think through the options carefully.

Dalene 1 year ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question about production cell design. I'd focus on the key factors that impact the overall efficiency and throughput of the cell.

APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam - Topic 8 Question 5 Discussion