APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 2 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following tools is used to accommodate forecast errors when developing the master production schedule?

ASafety stock

BPlanning time fence

CFirm planned orders

DAvailable-to-promise

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Suggested Answer: D

by Elke at Oct 18, 2023, 01:38 AM

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Suzi

3 months ago

Hmm, I was debating between B and C, but I'm going to go with B) Planning time fence. Sounds like the most relevant tool for this scenario.

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Dallas

1 months ago

Safety stock is always a good option to consider when dealing with forecast errors.

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Deane

1 months ago

I think C) Firm planned orders could also be helpful in managing forecast errors.

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Dick

2 months ago

I agree, B) Planning time fence is the best choice to accommodate forecast errors.

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Lakeesha

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the person who wrote this question is a real planning expert. Definitely going with B) Planning time fence.

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Gearldine

1 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) Available-to-promise might be useful for managing forecast errors.

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Bok

2 months ago

I think A) Safety stock could also be a good choice to handle forecast errors.

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Sylvie

2 months ago

I agree, B) Planning time fence is the best option to accommodate forecast errors.

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Sharee

3 months ago

I was a bit confused at first, but now I'm pretty sure the correct answer is B) Planning time fence. It's a key tool for handling forecast uncertainties.

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Kati

2 months ago

Definitely, it's a crucial part of developing a reliable master production schedule.

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Stephane

2 months ago

I agree, it's important to have tools like that to handle forecast errors.

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Omer

2 months ago

Yes, it helps in managing uncertainties in the production schedule.

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Darrin

3 months ago

I think you're right, Planning time fence is used to accommodate forecast errors.

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Kaycee

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Available-to-promise.

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Shaun

3 months ago

I agree with Reuben, safety stock helps in accommodating forecast errors.

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Cary

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Planning time fence. It's used to deal with forecast errors in the master production schedule.

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Kassandra

2 months ago

I think Safety stock is also used to deal with forecast errors in the master production schedule.

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Minna

3 months ago

I agree, the Planning time fence is used to accommodate forecast errors.

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Reuben

3 months ago

I think the answer is A) Safety stock.

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