APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 1

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If the master production schedule is overstated, which of the following short-term actions is most appropriate?

AThe demand time fence should be moved out.

BLot sizes should be decreased.

CSafety stocks should be decreased.

DFirm planned orders should be rescheduled.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Sage at Nov 19, 2022, 06:34 AM

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Daniel

4 months ago

Wait, are we sure the schedule is really overstated?

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Ashton

4 months ago

Rescheduling firm planned orders is a solid move too!

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Delmy

4 months ago

But isn't decreasing safety stocks risky?

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Jeff

4 months ago

Definitely agree, it helps align production with actual demand.

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Julio

4 months ago

I think moving the demand time fence makes sense.

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Ernest

5 months ago

Safety stocks? I thought we usually increase those in uncertain situations, so I’m not sure why we would decrease them now.

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Cheryl

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards rescheduling firm planned orders since that seems to directly address the issue of overstated production.

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Johnna

5 months ago

I think we practiced a question like this, and I feel like decreasing lot sizes might help, but I can't recall the details.

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Mindy

5 months ago

I remember something about adjusting the demand time fence, but I'm not sure if that's the right move here.

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Ilene

5 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it. The key is that the sort function is using the greater() comparator, so we need to implement an operator that returns the opposite of what the question shows.

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Geoffrey
5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the security requirements and the different relationship types.

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Jina
5 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. There are a lot of options to consider, and I want to make sure I get it right. I think I'll double-check the requirements and then re-evaluate my choices.

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Toshia
5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know the Audit Configuration file has different components, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the specifics of what each one does. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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