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APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-BSP exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 2
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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?

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by Carin at Sep 09, 2024, 07:58 AM

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Celia
3 months ago
Interesting question! I wonder how customer preferences play in.
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Reita
3 months ago
I think assemble-to-order could work too, just saying.
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Jackie
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure make-to-stock is the best? Seems risky.
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Hermila
4 months ago
Totally agree, make-to-stock fits this market perfectly!
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Erin
4 months ago
Make-to-stock is usually the way to go for standard options.
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Olene
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards "Make-to-stock" as the best strategy, but I keep second-guessing myself about the other options.
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Wilda
4 months ago
I feel like "Make-to-order" could be a contender, but it seems less efficient for standard options. I wish I had practiced more questions like this.
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Mariann
4 months ago
I remember discussing "Assemble-to-order" in class, which seems like it could work too, but I’m not confident it fits the description perfectly.
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Malcolm
5 months ago
I think the answer might be "Make-to-stock" since it allows for quick delivery of standard options, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Terry
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the answer is B, make-to-order. That strategy allows the manufacturer to produce products based on actual customer orders, which seems well-suited for a market focused on standard options.
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Rosalyn
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. A market that's highly dependent on standard options suggests the manufacturer should focus on efficiency and minimizing customization. So I'm thinking either make-to-order or assemble-to-order might be the best approach here.
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Jaclyn
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward operations management question. I think the key is to identify the manufacturing strategy that best fits a market with high demand for standard options.
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Christiane
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, and I'm not sure which one would be the best fit for the given market conditions. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Jolene
5 months ago
Option C looks promising - adjusting that specific property could be the solution. I'll make sure to double-check the exact syntax and value to set.
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Shelia
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but wasn't there something about how the Physiological Approach doesn't really cover all the social factors?
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Tammara
9 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
9 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
8 months ago
C) Assemble-to-order it is, let's get this done quickly and smoothly!
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Samira
8 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
8 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
9 months ago
C) Assemble-to-order sounds like the way to go, quick and efficient!
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Salena
9 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
8 months 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
8 months ago
That's true, it allows for flexibility while still maintaining efficiency in production.
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Phyliss
9 months ago
Yeah, with Assemble-to-order, the manufacturer can customize products without starting from scratch.
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Adrianna
9 months ago
I think C) Assemble-to-order is the best strategy for this type of market.
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Alease
10 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
8 months ago
Make-to-order could work, but it might not be as efficient as Assemble-to-order.
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Maurine
8 months ago
Engineer-to-order might be too time-consuming for this market.
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Lina
8 months ago
Assemble-to-order seems like a good choice since it allows for some customization.
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Lai
9 months ago
I agree, Make-to-stock is definitely not the best option for this market.
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Glenn
10 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
10 months ago
I agree, C) Assemble-to-order allows for some customization while still maintaining efficiency.
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Annamae
10 months ago
I disagree, Make-to-stock would be more cost-effective in this scenario.
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Tabetha
11 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
11 months ago
I agree, Assemble-to-order allows for customization while still maintaining efficiency.
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Donette
11 months ago
I think the best strategy would be Assemble-to-order.
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