APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 8 Discussion

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

Question #: 8
Topic #: 1

An online retailer moves from delivering hard copy books to offering digital downloads only. This action may result in an increased possibility of:

Asupply delays.

Bforecast inaccuracy.

Csupply disruptions.

Dloss of intellectual property.

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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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Winfred

3 months ago

Supply delays are a thing of the past with digital!

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Asuncion

3 months ago

Wait, how can there be supply disruptions with digital products?

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Jacklyn

3 months ago

Totally agree, loss of intellectual property is a big concern.

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Louvenia

4 months ago

I think forecast inaccuracy could be a real issue.

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Catrice

4 months ago

Digital downloads mean no shipping delays!

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Truman

4 months ago

I feel like supply disruptions could happen too, especially if the platform has technical issues or if there's a sudden surge in demand.

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Amos

4 months ago

Supply delays seem less likely since there are no physical products to ship, but I guess there could still be issues with server outages or something?

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Temeka

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I remember something about forecast inaccuracy in a similar question. It might be related to how digital sales can fluctuate more than physical ones.

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Terina

5 months ago

I think the transition to digital could lead to loss of intellectual property, especially with piracy being a big issue online.

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Ilene

5 months ago

Loss of intellectual property? That doesn't seem directly related to the transition from physical to digital delivery. I'm leaning towards option B, forecast inaccuracy, as the best answer here.

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Ellsworth

5 months ago

Supply delays and supply disruptions both seem plausible, but I think forecast inaccuracy is the most likely outcome. The shift to digital downloads could make it harder to predict demand accurately.

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Ula

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through step-by-step to figure out the most likely risk. Let me re-read the question and options.

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Emogene

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the potential risks of moving to digital downloads. I'll carefully consider each option and choose the one that best fits the scenario.

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Kami

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on the key disadvantages of using a POW algorithm, like the high energy consumption and the potential for centralization.

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Lorriane

5 months ago

Based on what I know about Scrum, the Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the key meetings, including the Sprint Planning. So I'm going to go with option D for this question.

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Natalie

5 months ago

Yep, assigning to a group is definitely the way to do this. That's going to be way more efficient than trying to add 1,000 individual users. Easy solution!

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Dorethea

9 months ago

I just hope they don't run into any 'booked' internet outages during the transition! Haha, get it?

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Graciela

8 months ago

C: Hopefully they have a solid plan in place to avoid any major disruptions.

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Chau

9 months ago

B: Yeah, I agree. Moving to digital downloads could definitely lead to some supply chain issues.

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Charlene

9 months ago

A: Haha, good one! But seriously, I think it might cause supply disruptions.

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Margart

9 months ago

I'm going with A. Supply delays could be a real issue if the infrastructure for digital downloads isn't fully in place yet.

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Jenelle

8 months ago

A is a good point. Supply delays could really cause problems if not properly managed during the transition.

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Catrice

8 months ago

I agree with D. Loss of intellectual property is a serious risk when moving to digital downloads.

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Laurel

8 months ago

C seems like a valid concern too. Supply disruptions could definitely impact the transition to digital downloads.

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Leonie

8 months ago

I think B is more likely. Forecast inaccuracy could lead to problems with digital downloads.

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Walton

9 months ago

D, definitely. Protecting intellectual property becomes a bigger challenge with digital downloads. Can't have those books getting pirated!

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Gary

10 months ago

B seems right to me. With the shift to digital, the company might have a harder time accurately forecasting demand for their products.

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Bong

8 months ago

I also think B is the best option. Moving to digital downloads can definitely lead to forecast inaccuracy.

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Wei

8 months ago

Yes, I think B is the correct answer. With digital downloads, it's harder to predict how many customers will purchase.

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Eve

9 months ago

I agree, B does seem like the most likely outcome. Forecasting demand for digital downloads can be tricky.

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Rolande

10 months ago

Hmm, I'd say the correct answer is C. Supply disruptions are more likely when switching to digital downloads, as internet outages or server issues could cause major delivery problems.

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