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APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 3 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam
Question #: 73
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following distributions would be the central warehouse allocation of 120 units of inventory to district warehouses A, B, and C if the equal run-out method were used?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Barbra at Aug 06, 2023, 06:52 AM

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Marti
3 months ago
100 units to A? Really? That sounds too high!
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Jeanice
3 months ago
Definitely not D, that's way too skewed!
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Ben
4 months ago
Wait, how can B get 60 units? That seems off.
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Colette
4 months ago
I think option A makes the most sense!
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Hildegarde
4 months ago
Equal run-out method means equal distribution based on demand, right?
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Stephanie
4 months ago
I think the equal run-out method might mean we just split it evenly, but that doesn't seem to fit with the numbers here.
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Arletta
4 months ago
I feel like option A seems reasonable, but I can't remember if we should prioritize one district over the others.
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Sol
5 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to allocate units based on demand, but this one feels different. I hope I can recall the right method.
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Adelle
5 months ago
I think the equal run-out method means we should distribute based on current inventory levels, but I'm not entirely sure how to calculate that.
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Lili
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the disadvantages of a flexible manufacturing system. I'll need to think carefully about how the system might be impacted if the company expands its product range.
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Alva
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the SOX content pack has a lot of different pieces, but I'm not sure exactly how they all fit together. I'll have to review my notes to see if I can figure out the right approach.
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Elfriede
5 months ago
The race of the patient? That's definitely not a factor to consider when choosing personal protective equipment. I'm pretty confident that's the right answer.
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Hyman
9 months ago
Option B looks good to me. Gotta love those equal run-outs - makes life so much simpler for the logistics team.
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Glory
8 months ago
I think option B is the way to go for central warehouse allocation.
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Yen
9 months ago
Yeah, equal run-outs definitely help streamline the process.
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Annelle
9 months ago
I agree, option B seems like the most balanced distribution.
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Derick
10 months ago
A warehouse manager's dream: 120 units to distribute. I wish I had that problem in my storeroom!
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Lynda
8 months ago
I'm leaning towards C) 20 units to A, 80 units to B, 20 units to C.
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Jacki
9 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's B) 20 units to A, 60 units to B, 40 units to C.
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Asuncion
9 months ago
I think the answer is A) 20 units to A, 53 units to B, 47 units to C.
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Rodrigo
9 months ago
I think the answer is B) 20 units to A, 60 units to B, 40 units to C.
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Leonida
9 months ago
Yeah, it would be nice to have that much inventory to allocate.
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Allene
10 months ago
I wish I had 120 units to distribute like that!
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Alpha
10 months ago
This is a classic inventory distribution problem. I'm going with B - seems the most logical based on the equal run-out requirement.
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Dyan
10 months ago
Hmm, I was thinking option C), but now I'm not so sure. Guess I need to brush up on my inventory allocation techniques.
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Melda
10 months ago
User 2: I'm not sure either, maybe we should review the inventory allocation techniques.
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Junita
10 months ago
User 1: I think option C) is the correct distribution.
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Arlene
11 months ago
Why do you think it's C?
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Johnna
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C.
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Wilson
11 months ago
The equal run-out method means distributing the inventory to ensure each district warehouse runs out at the same time. So the correct answer should be B) 20 units to A, 60 units to B, 40 units to C.
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Antonio
10 months ago
You're right, the equal run-out method aims for equal depletion of inventory across warehouses.
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Veronika
10 months ago
That doesn't follow the equal run-out method, so it can't be the correct answer.
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Dannette
10 months ago
But what about option A) 20 units to A, 53 units to B, 47 units to C?
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Veronika
10 months ago
I think the answer is B) 20 units to A, 60 units to B, 40 units to C.
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Arlene
11 months ago
I think the answer is B.
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