APICS Exam CPIM-BSP Topic 2 Question 96 Discussion

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Question #: 96
Topic #: 2

A manufacturer's market is highly dependent upon customers selecting standard options at the time of placing an order. Which of the following manufacturing strategies is best suited to compete in this market?

AEngineer-to-order

BMake-to-order

CAssemble-to-order

DMake-to-stock

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Tammara

2 months ago

D) Make-to-stock? More like 'Make-to-get-stuck-with-a-bunch-of-unsold-inventory'! C) Assemble-to-order is the way to go, my friends.

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Ozell

2 months ago

A) Engineer-to-order? More like 'Engineer-to-take-forever-and-cost-a-fortune', am I right? Let's go with C) Assemble-to-order and get this done in a snap!

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Lenny

1 months ago

C) Assemble-to-order it is, let's get this done quickly and smoothly!

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Samira

1 months ago

A) Engineer-to-order does take a long time and cost a lot, C) Assemble-to-order is definitely the better choice here.

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Ronna

1 months ago

D) Make-to-stock might be too risky with standard options, let's stick with C) Assemble-to-order.

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Sherita

1 months ago

C) Assemble-to-order sounds like the way to go, quick and efficient!

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Salena

2 months ago

I'm torn between B) Make-to-order and C) Assemble-to-order. Hmm, maybe I should just flip a coin and hope for the best.

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Adaline

23 days ago

Why not consider a mix of both strategies? You can offer standard options with the ability to customize certain features. It's all about finding the right balance.

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Meaghan

1 months ago

If customers are looking for unique products, Make-to-order might be the way to go. But if they prefer some standard options, Assemble-to-order could work better.

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Bronwyn

2 months ago

Make-to-order allows for customization while Assemble-to-order offers some level of standardization. It really depends on your customer base.

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Kirk

3 months ago

Oh, this is easy! The right answer has got to be C) Assemble-to-order. That way, the manufacturer can quickly put together the exact configuration the customer wants.

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Tracie

1 months ago

That's true, it allows for flexibility while still maintaining efficiency in production.

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Phyliss

2 months ago

Yeah, with Assemble-to-order, the manufacturer can customize products without starting from scratch.

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Adrianna

2 months ago

I think C) Assemble-to-order is the best strategy for this type of market.

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Alease

3 months ago

Definitely not D) Make-to-stock, that's way too inflexible for a market that's so dependent on customer preferences. I'm leaning towards C) Assemble-to-order.

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Ryan

27 days ago

Make-to-order could work, but it might not be as efficient as Assemble-to-order.

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Maurine

28 days ago

Engineer-to-order might be too time-consuming for this market.

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Lina

1 months ago

Assemble-to-order seems like a good choice since it allows for some customization.

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Lai

1 months ago

I agree, Make-to-stock is definitely not the best option for this market.

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Glenn

2 months ago

I think B) Make-to-order could also work well, since it allows for more flexibility in meeting customer preferences.

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Roy

3 months ago

I agree, C) Assemble-to-order allows for some customization while still maintaining efficiency.

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Annamae

3 months ago

I disagree, Make-to-stock would be more cost-effective in this scenario.

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Tabetha

3 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm thinking either B) Make-to-order or C) Assemble-to-order would be a good fit for a market that relies on standard options.

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Sueann

3 months ago

I agree, Assemble-to-order allows for customization while still maintaining efficiency.

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Donette

4 months ago

I think the best strategy would be Assemble-to-order.

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