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APICS Exam CPIM-BSP Topic 1 Question 82 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-BSP exam
Question #: 82
Topic #: 1
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An extreme change in demand in the supply position upstream generated by a small change in demand downstream in the supply chain is called the:

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Suggested Answer: D

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Royal
2 months ago
The bullwhip effect, huh? Sounds like something you'd see in a Wild West movie, not a supply chain exam! But I'm confident that B is the right answer here.
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Lovetta
27 days ago
It's interesting how a small change downstream can have such a big impact upstream.
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Gaynell
29 days ago
I think you're right, B is the correct answer for this question.
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Jules
1 months ago
I agree, the bullwhip effect can be quite confusing at first.
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Leah
3 months ago
Woah, this one's tricky. I'm debating between B and D, but I think I'm going to go with B. The bullwhip effect just sounds more relevant to the scenario described.
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Levi
1 months ago
User 3: Definitely, the bullwhip effect is all about those fluctuations in demand.
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Anika
1 months ago
User 2: Yeah, I think so too. It makes sense with the extreme change in demand.
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Nobuko
2 months ago
User 1: I agree, the bullwhip effect seems like the right choice here.
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Richelle
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm pretty sure the correct answer is B) bullwhip effect. That's the term we've been learning about in our supply chain management class.
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Van
2 months ago
It's important to understand the bullwhip effect to better manage supply chain dynamics.
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Adela
2 months ago
Yes, the bullwhip effect is when small changes downstream cause big changes upstream.
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Tijuana
2 months ago
I agree, the bullwhip effect is definitely the correct answer.
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Melodie
3 months ago
The bullwhip effect is such a fascinating concept! It's like a tiny ripple in the pond causing a huge wave upstream. I bet this question is going to be a real brain-teaser.
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Val
2 months ago
Definitely! It's important for companies to understand and manage the bullwhip effect to avoid disruptions in their supply chain.
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Leonora
2 months ago
Yeah, it's crazy how a small change in demand can have such a big impact on the whole system.
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Lanie
2 months ago
I think it's B) bullwhip effect. It makes sense that a small change downstream can cause a big change upstream.
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Sage
3 months ago
I know, right? The bullwhip effect can really mess up the whole supply chain.
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Stefania
3 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) stockout probability.
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Nida
4 months ago
I agree with Lashawnda, the bullwhip effect makes sense in this scenario.
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Lashawnda
4 months ago
I think the answer is B) bullwhip effect.
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