Discuss APICS CPIM-MPR Exam Topic 4 Question 91

The resource profile approach to rough-cut capacity planning is desirable in the manufacture of parts with lengthy lead times because the approach:

Auses detailed data about time standards for each product at the key resources.

Bassumes that all components are built in the same period as the end item.

Cconsiders the historical portion of the total plant time required.

Dtime phases labor requirements.

Suggested Answer: A

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37 comments · newest first

Catina 10 months ago

I’m surprised this approach isn’t more widely used for long lead times!

Gabriele 11 months ago

D is interesting, but I’m not sure it’s the main focus here.

Onita 11 months ago

C sounds plausible, but how reliable is historical data really?

Martina 11 months ago

I think B makes more sense, components need to sync with the end item.

Arminda 11 months ago

A is definitely the right choice, detailed data is key!

Maryann 12 months ago

I practiced a similar question where labor requirements were phased, so I’m leaning towards option D, but I need to think it through more.

Marcos 12 months ago

I feel like option C could be relevant because it mentions historical time, but I’m not entirely confident.

Ernie 12 months ago

I think it might be option A since it talks about detailed data, but I also recall something about historical data being important.

Selma 1 year ago

I remember we discussed how the resource profile approach helps in managing lead times, but I'm not sure which option best describes that.

Avery 1 year ago

The question is asking why the resource profile approach is desirable for parts with lengthy lead times, so I think the answer has to do with how this approach handles that situation specifically. I'm going to review the options again with that in mind.

Shaquana 1 year ago

Okay, I think the key here is that the resource profile approach considers the detailed data on time standards for each product at the key resources. That seems like it would be useful for parts with long lead times.

Katie 1 year ago

Hmm, the resource profile approach sounds like it might be related to the time phasing of labor requirements, but I'm not totally sure how that connects to the lengthy lead times mentioned in the question.

Reynalda 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key differences between the answer choices before selecting one.

Miesha 1 year ago

I'm leaning towards option A. The detailed time standards data seems like it would be important for planning capacity when you have parts with lengthy lead times.

Stephania 1 year ago

Okay, let me see. I think the answer is C, but I'm not 100% confident.

Mariann 1 year ago

I think adding both authors to the workflow-users group could work, but I remember we also discussed the importance of what permissions they need.

Theron 1 year ago

I remember a question that emphasized logistics systems in relation to demand management. I guess that might hint at option B being correct?

Jin 1 year ago

Whoever wrote this question must have a rough-cut sense of humor. I'm going with A for a smooth-cut answer.

Burma 1 year ago

B is a bit too simplistic, assuming all components are built simultaneously. Real-world is never that neat and tidy.

Sherill 1 year ago

↳ replying to Burma

B is right, real-world manufacturing is more complex than assuming everything is built at the same time.

Vannessa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Burma

C) considers the historical portion of the total plant time required.

Leota 1 year ago

↳ replying to Burma

A) uses detailed data about time standards for each product at the key resources.

Vi 1 year ago

D sounds about right. Timing the labor requirements is key for effective rough-cut planning.

Isaac 1 year ago

↳ replying to Vi

I agree, D helps in determining the labor needed at different phases of production.

Karina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Vi

Yes, D is important for ensuring that labor is allocated properly during the planning process.

Adolph 1 year ago

↳ replying to Vi

D sounds about right. Timing the labor requirements is key for effective rough-cut planning.

Mitzie 1 year ago

I'm leaning towards C, as the historical portion of plant time is crucial for capacity planning.

Sabra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mitzie

User4: I'm not sure, but C also makes sense since it considers the historical portion of the total plant time required.

Lou 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mitzie

User3: I agree with User1, A seems to be the most logical choice for rough-cut capacity planning.

Shawnda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mitzie

User2: I see your point, but I believe D is more accurate as it time phases labor requirements.

Raina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mitzie

User1: I think A is the correct answer, as it uses detailed data about time standards for each product at the key resources.

Marcelle 1 year ago

Option A seems the most comprehensive, considering the detailed data required for each product.

Paris 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marcelle

I agree, having detailed data for each product is crucial for effective capacity planning.

Candida 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marcelle

Option A seems to be the most accurate in terms of planning for each product.

Kimbery 2 years ago

Yes, it uses detailed data about time standards for each product at the key resources.

Odette 2 years ago

I agree, it helps in planning labor requirements more effectively.

Kimbery 2 years ago

I think the resource profile approach is important for parts with lengthy lead times.

APICS CPIM-MPR Exam - Topic 4 Question 91 Discussion