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Which of the following items is required for making realistic customer promises?
Suggested Answer: D
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34 comments · newest first
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Dawne
10 months ago
I’m surprised this isn’t more straightforward.
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Solange
11 months ago
Agreed, managing abnormal demand is crucial too!
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Aleisha
11 months ago
Wait, are we really saying finished-goods safety stock is required?
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Diego
11 months ago
I think feasible master schedules are more important.
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Francine
11 months ago
Definitely need a sales and operations planning process!
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Titus
12 months ago
I think finished-goods safety stock might help, but it doesn't seem like a core requirement for making promises. I lean towards the planning process being essential.
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Vallie
12 months ago
I'm torn between options B and D. I feel like managing abnormal demand is important, but I also recall that a solid planning process is key.
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Darnell
12 months ago
I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of feasible master schedules. It seems like that could be crucial for setting customer expectations.
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Lashaun
1 year ago
I think making realistic customer promises definitely involves having a sales and operations planning process, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only requirement.
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Kaycee
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Let me re-read it and see if I can narrow down the options logically.
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Horace
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. A sales and operations planning process is crucial for aligning supply and demand to make reliable commitments to customers.
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Ezekiel
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about what's most important for setting accurate customer expectations.
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Sue
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about operations management. I'll think through the key elements needed for realistic customer promises.
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Hoa
1 year ago
Wait, are we actually supposed to fulfill these customer promises? I was just going to wing it and see what happens. But I guess a sales and operations planning process is the way to go.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
User 3: Finished-goods safety stock is crucial for meeting customer expectations.
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Alita
1 year ago
User 2: Procedures for managing abnormal demand can help us handle unexpected situations.
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Shala
1 year ago
User 1: Feasible master schedules are important too, we need to have a plan.
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Sunshine
1 year ago
A sales and operations planning process? Now you're speaking my language. That's the only way to keep those customer promises realistic and on track.
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Doug
1 year ago
Finished-goods safety stock? What is this, a game of Tetris? I think I'll go with the sales and operations planning process. At least that sounds like it has a plan.
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Theodora
1 year ago
Finished-goods safety stock is like having extra lives in a game, it's a good backup plan.
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Bette
1 year ago
I agree, having procedures for managing abnormal demand can help in meeting customer needs.
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Melvin
1 year ago
Feasible master schedules are also crucial in managing customer expectations.
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Thersa
1 year ago
Sales and operations planning process is definitely important for making realistic customer promises.
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Avery
1 year ago
Procedures for managing abnormal demand? Seriously? That's like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. I'll take the sales and operations planning process any day.
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Amira
1 year ago
Feasible master schedules are important too for making realistic customer promises.
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Chaya
1 year ago
I agree, managing abnormal demand can be tricky.
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Galen
1 year ago
Sales and operations planning process is definitely the way to go.
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Telma
1 year ago
A feasible master schedule? That's a no-brainer. How else are you going to make realistic promises to customers?
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Reiko
1 year ago
C) Finished-goods safety stock can help ensure you can deliver on your promises.
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Carman
1 year ago
B) Procedures for managing abnormal demand are also important to consider.
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Katie
1 year ago
A) Feasible master schedules are essential for making realistic customer promises.
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Hortencia
1 year ago
But having feasible master schedules is crucial for making realistic customer promises.
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Cherry
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D) A sales and operations planning process.
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Hortencia
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Feasible master schedules.