APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 3 Question 113 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 113
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following criteria is used to determine safety stock in a distribution center?

AEconomic order quantity

BSeasonal index value

CAlpha factor level

DProbability of stocking out

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Suggested Answer: D

by Johnathon at Jul 07, 2025, 08:07 AM

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Sheridan

8 months ago

Seasonal index value? Not sure how that fits in here.

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Andra

8 months ago

I think A is also important for calculating safety stock.

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Carey

8 months ago

Definitely D, probability of stocking out is key!

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Viola

9 months ago

I agree with D, but A shouldn't be overlooked either!

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Adolph

9 months ago

Wait, is B really a factor? That seems off.

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Herman

9 months ago

I definitely remember the probability of stocking out being a key factor in determining safety stock levels from our last review session.

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Buck

9 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought the seasonal index value had something to do with demand fluctuations, but I can't recall how it ties into safety stock.

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Sherita

10 months ago

I remember practicing a question about safety stock, and I feel like the economic order quantity was mentioned, but it seems more about ordering than safety.

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Lore

10 months ago

I think safety stock is related to the probability of stocking out, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only factor.

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Lino

10 months ago

Based on my understanding, the probability of stocking out is the key factor in determining safety stock levels. I'm confident that D is the correct answer.

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Elfrieda

10 months ago

I'm a little confused by the options here. I'll need to review my notes on inventory management to make sure I understand the concepts before answering.

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Tori

10 months ago

The question is asking about safety stock, so I think the probability of stocking out is the most relevant criteria. I'll go with D.

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Lorean

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully before selecting an answer.

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Brunilda

11 months ago

I'm pretty sure this has to do with the probability of stocking out, so I'll go with option D.

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Sylvia

1 year ago

D. Probability of stocking out. Easy peasy. Although, I do enjoy a good game of 'Let's Guess the Safety Stock Formula!'

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Ira

1 year ago

I see your point, Marion. It's important to consider both factors when calculating safety stock.

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Aleshia

1 year ago

Ha! Looks like we've got a bunch of supply chain experts here. I'm just going to go with D and hope for the best. What could go wrong, right?

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Hubert

11 months ago

I'm going with A, it's always important to consider economic order quantity.

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Kerry

1 year ago

I think D is a good choice, better safe than sorry.

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Marion

1 year ago

That's true, but I still think D) Probability of stocking out is the main criteria.

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Chaya

1 year ago

You guys are overthinking this. It's obviously A. Economic order quantity. That's the classic formula for safety stock, isn't it?

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Precious

1 year ago

But what about D) Probability of stocking out? That seems important too.

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Misty

1 year ago

I agree, A) Economic order quantity is the key factor for safety stock.

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Justine

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. I was thinking it might be C. Alpha factor level. Isn't that related to service level and safety stock?

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Shawn

1 year ago

But what about A) Economic order quantity? Doesn't that play a role in determining safety stock too?

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Sommer

1 year ago

I think it's D. Probability of stocking out. That's the key factor in determining safety stock levels, right?

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Dana

1 year ago

I agree, it's important to consider the probability of stocking out when calculating safety stock in a distribution center.

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Carlota

1 year ago

I believe it's A. Economic order quantity is also an important factor to consider when determining safety stock levels.

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Jenelle

1 year ago

Yes, you're correct. The probability of stocking out is crucial for safety stock calculations.

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Gilma

1 year ago

Yes, you're correct. The probability of stocking out is a crucial factor in determining safety stock levels.

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Ira

1 year ago

I agree with Marion. Safety stock is all about preventing stockouts.

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Marion

1 year ago

I think the answer is D) Probability of stocking out.

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