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APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 3 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam
Question #: 101
Topic #: 3
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A company has chosen to execute a level production plan. What is the production rate per period?

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Cristy
3 months ago
I thought level production was supposed to be more balanced?
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Dean
3 months ago
Wait, how did they come up with these numbers?
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Mariko
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards 112, seems reasonable.
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Isidra
4 months ago
Definitely not, it’s 125 for sure!
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Nakita
4 months ago
I think the production rate is 110.
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Brynn
4 months ago
I believe the production rate should be based on the total demand divided by the number of periods. I just can't recall the exact numbers we used in practice.
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Annett
4 months ago
I’m a bit lost on this one. I thought the production rate was just the average demand, but now I’m second-guessing myself.
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Leonor
4 months ago
This question feels familiar! I think we practiced a similar one where we had to determine the production rate based on demand and capacity.
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Luis
5 months ago
I remember we discussed level production plans in class, but I'm not entirely sure how to calculate the production rate.
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Karl
5 months ago
This is a good practice question. I'll apply the level production plan concept to determine the production rate.
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Thomasena
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The key is to find the total demand and divide it by the number of periods.
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Janet
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Let me re-read the question and think through the steps.
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Shaniqua
5 months ago
This looks straightforward. I'll review the information provided and calculate the production rate per period.
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Tesha
5 months ago
I'm confident I can solve this, but I want to double-check my work before submitting the answer.
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Inocencia
5 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. I know JIT is about minimizing inventory, but I'm not sure if that automatically means it has to be preceded by ship-to-stock. Maybe it could also be related to having multiple suppliers or a customer-supplier partnership. I'll have to think about this one a bit more.
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Lindsey
10 months ago
Wait, wait, wait... did someone say 'level production plan'? I thought we were talking about a 'lever production plan' where you just pull the lever and the widgets come out. *chuckles* Ah, the joys of manufacturing humor.
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Bobbie
9 months ago
C: I think it's 110 units per period. What about you?
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Vernell
9 months ago
B: So, what do you think the production rate per period is?
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Rene
9 months ago
A: Haha, that would be convenient! But no, we're talking about a level production plan here.
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Tamie
10 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm going to have to take a closer look at the image and do some calculations. *scratches head* Okay, I think I've got it - the answer is A) 108. Gotta love these brain teasers!
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Avery
10 months ago
Aha! I've got it. The answer is D) 125. Why? Because the production rate should be higher than the average demand to build up inventory and ensure a smooth production flow. Simple!
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Malinda
9 months ago
Yes, it's important to build up inventory and maintain a smooth production flow with a higher production rate.
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Corrina
10 months ago
I agree, having a production rate higher than the average demand is essential for a level production plan.
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Brunilda
10 months ago
Great job! You're right, the production rate should be higher than the average demand.
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Alona
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The image shows a lot of numbers, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to apply them to the question. I guess I'll just go with my gut and pick C) 112.
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Junita
10 months ago
I think the answer is B) 110. The level production plan aims to maintain a constant production rate throughout the planning horizon, and based on the information provided in the image, the production rate per period should be 110 units.
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Jade
8 months ago
So the correct answer is definitely B) 110.
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Nu
9 months ago
I think we can eliminate A) 108 and D) 125 based on the information given.
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Rutha
10 months ago
That makes sense, the level production plan requires a constant production rate.
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Jerry
10 months ago
I agree, the answer is B) 110.
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Dianne
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be 112. Can someone explain their rationale for choosing 110?
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Janey
11 months ago
I agree with Erick, I also calculated it to be 110.
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Erick
11 months ago
I think the production rate per period is 110.
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