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APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

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?
D) Apply safety lead time according to the target service level while planning the master production schedule.
A) Ask the purchasing manager to work with the supplier to improve their shipping quantity accuracy and lead time stability.
B) Ask the purchasing manager to terminate the contract with this supplier, and look for a better supplier.
C) Apply safety stock and safety lead time while planning the master production schedule.

APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

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Question #: 21
Topic #: 3
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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?

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

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Meghan
10 months ago
Wait, can we really rely on safety lead time? That feels risky!
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Brittni
10 months ago
C seems smart too, safety stock can help mitigate risks.
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Sheridan
10 months ago
But what if they can't fix their issues? Shouldn't we just switch suppliers?
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Leontine
10 months ago
Totally agree, improving the supplier relationship is key!
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Nieves
11 months ago
Sounds like option A is the best move here.
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Nobuko
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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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