APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 21
Topic #: 3

A Canadian-based company has a long-term contract with a US-based supplier. The Canadian company has been experiencing short shipments and variations of the supply lead time with the US supplier for a few months. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the master production scheduler in this situation?

AAsk the purchasing manager to work with the supplier to improve their shipping quantity accuracy and lead time stability.

BAsk the purchasing manager to terminate the contract with this supplier, and look for a better supplier.

CApply safety stock and safety lead time while planning the master production schedule.

DApply safety lead time according to the target service level while planning the master production schedule.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Roslyn at May 06, 2022, 03:42 PM

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Meghan

6 months ago

Wait, can we really rely on safety lead time? That feels risky!

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Brittni

6 months ago

C seems smart too, safety stock can help mitigate risks.

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Sheridan

7 months ago

But what if they can't fix their issues? Shouldn't we just switch suppliers?

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Leontine

7 months ago

Totally agree, improving the supplier relationship is key!

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Nieves

7 months ago

Sounds like option A is the best move here.

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Nobuko

7 months ago

Okay, let's see. Extended data structure modules, multithreading, global replica, or data flashback. I'm not too familiar with ApsaraDB for Redis, so I'll need to use my general knowledge to make an educated guess.

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Kristeen

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The answer is clearly Cisco FMC. It's the centralized management solution for Cisco FTD appliances, and it can also handle the migration from existing ASAs. I'm confident this is the right choice.

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Jerlene

7 months ago

This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the code samples and XML to determine the correct type that will be injected.

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Lavera

7 months ago

I've come across similar questions before, and hiding sections in unused file areas might be the right answer. It sounds familiar.

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