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In a make-to-stock environment, which of the following factors is a key determinant of inventory levels necessary to support customer demand?
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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Tamra
10 months ago
Surprised no one mentioned lead times, they affect inventory too!
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Mari
11 months ago
Agreed, B is the way to go for meeting demand!
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Ozell
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought service costs mattered more.
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Christoper
11 months ago
I think D, service level, plays a bigger role.
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Alise
11 months ago
Definitely B, available-to-promise is crucial!
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Celestine
12 months ago
I’m leaning towards service level being crucial, but I also remember that service costs can play a role. This is tricky!
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Kristeen
12 months ago
I feel like "capable-to-promise" could be relevant too, but I can't recall how it directly impacts inventory levels.
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Ilda
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question about inventory levels, and I think "available-to-promise" was mentioned as important, so maybe B is the right choice?
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Dottie
1 year ago
I think the key determinant might be related to customer service levels, but I'm not entirely sure if it's option D or something else.
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Elroy
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is B, available-to-promise. That's the key metric that tells us how much inventory we need to have ready to fulfill orders in a make-to-stock system.
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Jennie
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. In a make-to-stock environment, we need to have enough inventory on hand to meet customer demand. So the factor that determines that inventory level is likely available-to-promise, which tells us how much we can actually commit to customers.
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Paris
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know service level is important for inventory, but I'm not sure if that's the most important factor in a make-to-stock scenario. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Paris
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about inventory management in a make-to-stock environment. I think the key factor here is available-to-promise, which determines how much inventory is needed to meet customer demand.
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Gertude
1 year ago
Definitely D) Service level. You can't have customers waiting for their orders, so you gotta stock up. Might as well have a few extra widgets lying around, just in case.
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Geoffrey
1 year ago
Having a buffer of inventory can help prevent delays in fulfilling orders.
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Lili
1 year ago
Yeah, it's important to meet customer demand and avoid stockouts.
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Vallie
1 year ago
I agree, having a high service level is crucial in a make-to-stock environment.
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Emmanuel
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm going to go with D) Service level. Gotta keep those customers happy, even if it means having a bit more inventory than necessary.
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Beckie
1 year ago
Service costs are also a big factor. We need to consider the expenses involved in maintaining inventory levels.
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Leonida
1 year ago
I would choose B) Available-to-promise. It's crucial to know what can actually be delivered to customers.
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Janna
1 year ago
I think D) Service level is important too. It's all about meeting customer expectations.
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Renato
1 year ago
I'm going with D) Service level. It makes sense that the target level of customer service would be the main determinant of how much inventory you need to keep on hand.
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Shelton
1 year ago
I believe available-to-promise is important for managing customer expectations.
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Hildred
1 year ago
I think service costs also play a big role in deciding how much inventory to keep.
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Leonora
1 year ago
I agree, service level is crucial for determining inventory levels.
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Rosina
1 year ago
B) Available-to-promise is an important consideration, but it's not the primary driver of inventory levels. That would be the desired service level, which is option D.
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Jesse
1 year ago
D) Service level
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Melda
1 year ago
C) Service costs
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Misty
1 year ago
B) Available-to-promise
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Elfrieda
1 year ago
A) Capable-to-promise
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Celia
1 year ago
D) Service level is definitely the key factor in determining inventory levels in a make-to-stock environment. The desired service level directly impacts the amount of inventory needed to meet customer demand.
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Barrett
1 year ago
The desired service level directly impacts the amount of inventory needed to meet customer demand.
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Mattie
1 year ago
Service level is definitely the key factor in determining inventory levels in a make-to-stock environment.
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Von
2 years ago
I believe Capable-to-promise is also important in a make-to-stock environment.
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Marsha
2 years ago
I agree with Shasta, Service level is crucial for determining inventory levels.
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Shasta
2 years ago
I think the key determinant is Service level.