APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 4 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
Topic #: 4

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.

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Jin

2 months ago

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

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Burma

3 months ago

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

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Sherill

1 months ago

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

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Vannessa

2 months ago

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

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Leota

2 months ago

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

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Vi

3 months ago

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

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Isaac

1 months ago

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

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Karina

2 months ago

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

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Adolph

2 months ago

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

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Mitzie

3 months ago

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

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Sabra

1 months ago

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

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Lou

2 months ago

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

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Shawnda

2 months ago

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

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Raina

3 months ago

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

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Marcelle

3 months ago

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

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Paris

2 months ago

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

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Candida

2 months ago

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

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Kimbery

4 months ago

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

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Odette

4 months ago

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

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Kimbery

4 months ago

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

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