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APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 3 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam
Question #: 103
Topic #: 3
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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?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Merrilee at Nov 15, 2024, 03:00 PM

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Tamra
3 months ago
Surprised no one mentioned lead times, they affect inventory too!
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Mari
3 months ago
Agreed, B is the way to go for meeting demand!
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Ozell
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought service costs mattered more.
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Christoper
4 months ago
I think D, service level, plays a bigger role.
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Alise
4 months ago
Definitely B, available-to-promise is crucial!
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Celestine
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
10 months 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
8 months ago
Having a buffer of inventory can help prevent delays in fulfilling orders.
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Lili
8 months ago
Yeah, it's important to meet customer demand and avoid stockouts.
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Vallie
8 months ago
I agree, having a high service level is crucial in a make-to-stock environment.
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Emmanuel
10 months 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
8 months ago
Service costs are also a big factor. We need to consider the expenses involved in maintaining inventory levels.
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Leonida
9 months 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
9 months ago
I think D) Service level is important too. It's all about meeting customer expectations.
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Renato
10 months 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
9 months ago
I believe available-to-promise is important for managing customer expectations.
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Hildred
10 months ago
I think service costs also play a big role in deciding how much inventory to keep.
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Leonora
10 months ago
I agree, service level is crucial for determining inventory levels.
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Rosina
10 months 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
9 months ago
D) Service level
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Melda
9 months ago
C) Service costs
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Misty
9 months ago
B) Available-to-promise
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Elfrieda
10 months ago
A) Capable-to-promise
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Celia
10 months 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
10 months ago
The desired service level directly impacts the amount of inventory needed to meet customer demand.
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Mattie
10 months ago
Service level is definitely the key factor in determining inventory levels in a make-to-stock environment.
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Von
11 months ago
I believe Capable-to-promise is also important in a make-to-stock environment.
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Marsha
11 months ago
I agree with Shasta, Service level is crucial for determining inventory levels.
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Shasta
11 months ago
I think the key determinant is Service level.
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