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APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 3 Question 109 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-BSP exam
Question #: 109
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following manufacturing systems involves the creation of one unit or a small number of units?

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by Colby at Mar 20, 2025, 11:54 AM

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Stefania
4 months ago
Surprised that flow manufacturing isn't the answer!
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Celeste
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think project manufacturing is the best fit here, but I'm a bit confused about intermittent manufacturing.
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Daren
4 months ago
I feel like flow manufacturing is more about mass production, so that can't be right.
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Telma
4 months ago
I thought it was intermittent manufacturing?
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Jessenia
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about intermittent manufacturing being used for smaller batches too.
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Alex
5 months ago
Definitely project manufacturing for small units!
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Derick
5 months ago
Not sure about that, isn't intermittent also for small runs?
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Angelyn
5 months ago
Yeah, project manufacturing makes the most sense here.
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Miss
5 months ago
I think the answer might be C, project manufacturing, since it usually involves creating unique items.
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Erinn
6 months ago
I'm a little unsure here. I know the different manufacturing systems have to do with things like production volume and flow, but I'm not totally clear on the specifics. I think I'll eliminate the options that are clearly not about single-unit or small-batch production, and then make my best guess between the remaining choices.
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Junita
6 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is that the question is asking about the system that involves creating one unit or a small number of units. That sounds like project manufacturing to me, where each product is essentially a custom project. I'm confident C is the right answer.
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Blondell
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the different manufacturing systems involve things like flow, continuous, and intermittent production, but I'm not totally sure which one is for single units or small batches. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Felicidad
6 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is asking about the manufacturing system that involves producing one unit or a small number of units. I think the answer is C, project manufacturing.
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Ivette
7 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The key is that the question is asking about the manufacturing system that involves creating one unit or a small number of units. That sounds like Intermittent manufacturing to me, so I'm going with B.
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Janet
7 months ago
Okay, let me see. Flow manufacturing is for high-volume production, continuous manufacturing is for non-stop production, and project manufacturing is for custom, one-off products. So I'm guessing the answer is B, Intermittent manufacturing, since that fits the description of creating a small number of units.
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Lemuel
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know the different manufacturing systems have specific characteristics, but I'm having trouble remembering the details. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Tamala
7 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is B - Intermittent manufacturing, since that involves creating one unit or a small number of units.
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Tequila
1 year ago
Wait, they're not asking about the number of units I can afford. I thought this was a question about my manufacturing budget!
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Marsha
1 year ago
C has got to be the answer. I mean, who else would want to manufacture just one unit? That's like buying a one-of-a-kind Picasso painting.
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Danica
11 months ago
That makes sense, it's like a unique piece of art.
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Starr
12 months ago
I agree, Project manufacturing involves creating one unit or a small number of units.
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Barney
12 months ago
C has got to be the answer.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
Wait, what if the factory is located in the customer's living room? That would really minimize scheduling problems!
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Sage
12 months ago
I think in that case, project manufacturing would be the best option.
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Sage
12 months ago
That would be a unique setup for sure!
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Gilberto
1 year ago
That makes sense, I see your point. Thanks for sharing your rationale.
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Mireya
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it's C) Project manufacturing because it involves creating a small number of units for a specific project.
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Jutta
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe A? Flow manufacturing can also involve producing a small number of units, like custom-built cars.
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Alyssa
1 year ago
Definitely B. Intermittent manufacturing is all about producing small batches or individual units, not the continuous mass production of option D.
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Yoko
1 year ago
Hold up, guys. What if the factory just pays for the transportation and handling? Then it's clearly A. Enterprise resources planning is the way to go!
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Denna
11 months ago
Wait, what about D) Continuous manufacturing? Could that be it?
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Giovanna
12 months ago
Actually, I agree with the first person. It's A) Flow manufacturing.
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Annmarie
1 year ago
No way, it's definitely C) Project manufacturing.
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Pansy
1 year ago
I think it's B) Intermittent manufacturing.
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Maira
1 year ago
I think D) customer relations management is important too, as it focuses on building relationships with customers.
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Soledad
1 year ago
D. Customer relations management is the obvious choice here. Gotta keep those customers happy, you know?
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Toi
1 year ago
I think option C is the correct answer. Project manufacturing involves the creation of one unit or a small number of units, like building a custom yacht or a skyscraper.
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Keva
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) enterprise resources planning could also be a valid option.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) Intermittent manufacturing.
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Sherita
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. B sounds like it could also work, since distribution and inventory management are key to customer service and cost minimization.
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Christene
12 months ago
D) Continuous manufacturing seems more focused on mass production rather than creating one unit.
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Tomas
1 year ago
C) Project manufacturing might also involve creating a small number of units for specific projects.
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Shala
1 year ago
I think B) Intermittent manufacturing could work because it involves creating a small number of units.
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Antione
1 year ago
D) Continuous manufacturing
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Rossana
1 year ago
C) Project manufacturing
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Lucia
1 year ago
B) Intermittent manufacturing
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Ronald
1 year ago
A) Flow manufacturing
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