APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-Part-2 exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 1

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Potential reasons to make instead of buy a product may include:

Amaintain core competencies, increase capital expense, and reduce cost.

Bless capital investment, large volume changes, and reduce cost.

Cmaintain quality, reduce cost, and keep confidential processes within the firm.

Deliminate risks associated with single sourcing, create intermittent flow, and reduce cost.

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Suggested Answer: B

A fishbone diagram, also known as a cause-and-effect diagram or an Ishikawa diagram, is a tool for identifying and analyzing the possible causes of a problem or an effect. It is often used in quality management to find the root causes of defects or errors. A fishbone diagram has a main branch that represents the problem or effect, and several sub-branches that represent the categories of causes, such as people, processes, equipment, materials, environment, etc. Each category can have further sub-branches that represent more specific causes. A fishbone diagram would help a service organization determine the source of a quality-of-service issue by allowing them to visualize and organize the potential factors that contribute to the problem and identify the most likely cause.Reference: CPIM Part 2 Exam Content Manual, Domain 8: Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology, Section 8.1: Quality Management Concepts and Tools, p. 59-60.

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Dominga

3 months ago

D is interesting, but intermittent flow can be risky too!

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Patti

3 months ago

Really? I doubt that making is always cheaper than buying.

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Denny

3 months ago

A seems off, increasing capital expense isn't a good reason.

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Roselle

4 months ago

Totally agree with C! Keeping processes confidential is key.

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Judy

4 months ago

C makes the most sense for quality control.

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Maybelle

4 months ago

Option D sounds familiar, especially the part about eliminating risks, but I'm not confident if that's the main reason for making instead of buying.

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Julian

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we talked about core competencies, but I can't recall if that was specifically about making or buying.

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Alisha

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like reducing costs is a common theme in these types of questions. Maybe option B?

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Shaunna

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of maintaining quality and keeping processes confidential, so I think option C might be the right choice.

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Goldie

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The answer is C - maintain quality, reduce cost, and keep confidential processes within the firm. That covers the key reasons a company might choose to make a product themselves rather than outsourcing it. I feel confident about this one.

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Buffy

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options all seem to mention reducing costs, but they have some other differences too. I'll need to think through each one carefully to determine which one best captures the main reasons for making instead of buying.

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Eric

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to identify the main reasons a company might choose to make a product instead of buying it. The options cover things like maintaining core competencies, reducing costs, and keeping processes confidential, so I'll review those carefully and pick the best answer.

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Katlyn

5 months ago

This is a tricky question. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether to make or buy a product. I'll need to really analyze each option and think about which one best captures the main considerations. Gonna have to put on my strategic thinking cap for this one.

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Yesenia

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I'll make sure to hit all the key points they're looking for - risk reduction, regulatory issues, dependencies, and qualitative benefits. I've got a good handle on this type of portfolio proposal.

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My

5 months ago

I'm a bit unsure, but I'll give it my best shot and see what I can come up with.

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Franklyn

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. The mention of routers connecting the subnetworks makes me think it could also be a LAN. I'll have to carefully consider the details to decide between WAN and LAN.

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Cathrine

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Multitenancy means multiple customers sharing the same infrastructure, so I'll need to focus on threats like information leakage and overlapping trust boundaries.

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Lezlie

9 months ago

C is the correct answer, no doubt about it. And if you get it wrong, you'll be in the doghouse with the boss. But hey, at least you'll have a new furry friend to keep you company!

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Twanna

8 months ago

I think C is the best option too. Plus, who wouldn't want a furry friend in the office?

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Juliana

8 months ago

Yeah, maintaining quality and keeping processes confidential are key reasons to make instead of buy.

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Lili

8 months ago

I agree, C is definitely the right choice. We can't risk getting on the boss's bad side.

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Margurite

10 months ago

I'm going with option D. Eliminating the risks of single sourcing and creating a more efficient flow sounds like a win-win to me. Although, I do wonder if they'll throw in a free unicorn with the purchase.

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Sabrina

9 months ago

Haha, I don't think they'll throw in a free unicorn, but that would be a nice bonus!

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Tresa

9 months ago

I agree, it's all about reducing costs and improving processes.

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Lavina

10 months ago

Option D does sound like a good choice. Eliminating risks and creating a more efficient flow is important.

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Billy

10 months ago

Option A is clearly the way to go! Maintaining core competencies and reducing costs are always top priorities. Plus, who doesn't love a good capital expense?

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Celeste

10 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm torn between options B and D. I guess it depends on the specific situation and the company's priorities.

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Shalon

9 months ago

User 4: It really depends on the company's priorities and specific situation.

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Louann

9 months ago

User 3: True, but option B also mentions large volume changes which could be beneficial.

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Lynelle

10 months ago

User 2: I agree, but option D also mentions reducing risks associated with single sourcing.

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Loren

10 months ago

User 1: I think option B makes sense if you want to reduce capital investment.

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Devorah

10 months ago

I think option C is the correct answer. Maintaining quality, reducing cost, and keeping confidential processes within the firm are all valid reasons to make instead of buy a product.

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