Discuss APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam Topic 1 Question 3

An advantage of adopting a capacity-leading strategy is that:

Athere is sufficient capacity to meet demand.

Bthere is sufficient demand to consume capacity.

Call demand is satisfied, and profit is maximized.

Dovercapacity problems are minimized.

Suggested Answer: A

A capacity-leading strategy is a proactive approach that adds or subtracts capacity in anticipation of future market demand.It is an aggressive strategy with the objective of improving the service level and decreasing lead time1. An advantage of adopting a capacity-leading strategy is that there is sufficient capacity to meet demand, which means that the organization can satisfy customer needs and expectations, as well as capture new market opportunities.A capacity-leading strategy can also help the organization gain a competitive edge by being the first to offer new products or services, or by lowering prices due to economies of scale2.

The other options are not advantages of adopting a capacity-leading strategy.There is not necessarily sufficient demand to consume capacity, which means that the organization may face overcapacity problems, such as high inventory costs, low utilization rates, and reduced profitability3.All demand is not satisfied, and profit is not maximized, because there may be other factors that affect customer satisfaction and profitability, such as quality, price, or service4.Overcapacity problems are not minimized, but rather increased, by adopting a capacity-leading strategy, because the organization may have more capacity than needed if demand does not increase as expected3.

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17 comments · newest first

Julieta 11 months ago

Wait, can we really satisfy all demand? That seems too good to be true!

Peter 11 months ago

D is a good point, overcapacity can really hurt a business.

Florinda 11 months ago

C sounds ideal, but is it really achievable?

Lashawn 11 months ago

I think B makes more sense, demand drives capacity!

Dalene 11 months ago

A is definitely true, you need enough capacity to meet demand.

Nida 12 months ago

D seems plausible too, but I wonder if a capacity-leading strategy really minimizes overcapacity issues in practice.

Eliz 12 months ago

I feel like C might be too optimistic. Just because demand is met doesn't mean profits are maximized, right?

Judy 12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about demand and capacity balance. Maybe B could be relevant?

Mabel 1 year ago

I think option A makes sense because having enough capacity should help meet demand effectively.

Corrinne 1 year ago

Wait, is the advantage that there is sufficient demand to consume the capacity? Or that profit is maximized? I'm a little confused on the nuances here.

Virgie 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on capacity planning to make sure I understand the differences between the strategies.

Mammie 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about capacity management strategies. I'll need to think through the key advantages of a capacity-leading approach.

Mona 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. A capacity-leading strategy ensures you have enough capacity to meet demand, which is a key advantage. I'll select that option.

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Marisha 1 year ago

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