APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 12 Discussion

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Question #: 12
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following approaches is most effective in communicating operational performance?

AQuality performance measures

BReviewing conformance to schedule

CVisual control boards at several locations

DMonthly meetings with employees

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Suggested Answer: C

Visual control boards are tools that display the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics of a production system in a graphical and easy-to-understand format. Visual control boards are usually located at several locations within the production facility, such as the work centers, the shop floor, or the management office. Visual control boards help to communicate operational performance by providing real-time and relevant information, enabling quick feedback and corrective actions, and promoting transparency and accountability.

The other options are not the most effective approaches in communicating operational performance. Quality performance measures are indicators that evaluate the degree to which the products or services meet or exceed the specifications and standards. Quality performance measures are important for communicating operational performance, but they are not sufficient, as they do not cover other aspects of performance, such as cost, time, or customer satisfaction. Reviewing conformance to schedule is a method of comparing the actual production output with the planned production output, based on the master production schedule or the material requirements plan. Reviewing conformance to schedule is useful for communicating operational performance, but it is not timely, as it is usually done after the production is completed, and it does not provide enough details or explanations for the deviations or variances. Monthly meetings with employees are events that involve discussing and reviewing the operational performance with the staff members who are involved in the production process. Monthly meetings with employees are beneficial for communicating operational performance, but they are not frequent, as they are only held once a month, and they may not be effective, as they may lack participation or engagement from the employees.

by Gayla at Mar 18, 2024, 12:55 PM

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Winifred

3 months ago

Visual control boards can show real-time data, which is awesome!

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Kenneth

3 months ago

Really? I doubt that reviewing conformance to schedule is that impactful.

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Susana

3 months ago

Monthly meetings just feel like a waste of time sometimes.

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Bea

4 months ago

I think visual control boards are super effective too.

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Afton

4 months ago

Quality performance measures are key!

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Kris

4 months ago

Monthly meetings with employees might help with engagement, but I feel like they could be too infrequent to really track performance effectively.

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Estrella

4 months ago

Quality performance measures seem important, but I wonder if they provide a complete picture of operational performance.

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Cordelia

4 months ago

I think reviewing conformance to schedule was emphasized in our last practice exam, but I can't recall if it was considered the best method.

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Louisa

5 months ago

I remember discussing how visual control boards can really enhance communication, but I'm not sure if they're the most effective overall.

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Shelton

5 months ago

Quality performance measures seem like the most comprehensive way to communicate operational performance. I'll select that option unless I see a clearly better alternative.

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Deangelo

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each approach to determine the most effective method.

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Lindsey

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about communicating operational performance. I'll review each option carefully and think about which one would be most effective.

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Leslie

5 months ago

Visual control boards could be a good way to quickly communicate performance, but I'm not sure if that's the "most effective" approach compared to the other options.

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Ivan

5 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I remember learning about how reserved licenses are handled, so I think I can narrow it down.

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Sharika

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on identifying the key features of SLB and how they can improve system availability and reliability.

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Lai

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. I think the key here is understanding the different access management features available in Azure AD. I'll need to review those to determine the best approach.

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Izetta

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. I'll need to re-read it a few times to make sure I understand what they're asking.

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Dean

5 months ago

I've got this one. The answer is A - Mem size. The instance type determines the memory, and that's the only one of these options that can't be changed without changing the instance type. Easy peasy.

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