APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 2 Question 28 Discussion

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

Question #: 28
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following actions will result in lower inventory levels?

ALevel load the master production schedule (MPS).

BB. Reduce replenishment lead times.

CIncrease customer service level.

DDecentralize inventory locations.

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Suggested Answer: B

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Lavina

5 months ago

Wait, how does level loading even work for inventory?

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Corinne

5 months ago

D could actually complicate things, not sure it helps.

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Eleni

6 months ago

C just sounds counterintuitive to me.

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Glenn

6 months ago

I disagree, B seems more effective for reducing stock.

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Tina

6 months ago

A is definitely a good way to lower inventory levels.

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Paris

6 months ago

I feel like decentralizing inventory locations could lead to higher levels, but I might be mixing it up with something else we studied.

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Gracia

7 months ago

Increasing customer service levels usually means holding more inventory, right? So that one seems like it wouldn't help.

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Luis

7 months ago

Reducing replenishment lead times seems like it would definitely lower inventory levels, but I remember some questions where it wasn't as clear-cut.

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Mertie

7 months ago

I think level loading the MPS might help with inventory levels, but I'm not entirely sure how it works in practice.

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Jerlene

7 months ago

Decentralizing inventory locations could be an interesting strategy, but I'm not sure if that would directly lead to lower inventory levels. I'm leaning towards the lead time reduction option.

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Keva

7 months ago

Increasing customer service level seems like it would actually increase inventory, not lower it. I'm going to go with reducing lead times as the best option here.

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Beckie

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'd have to think it through a bit more. Maybe level loading the MPS could also help reduce inventory?

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Markus

7 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I think reducing replenishment lead times would be the best way to lower inventory levels.

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Chantell

7 months ago

I'm confused... I thought Ethereum had something to do with blockchain, but I don't remember if it's the same thing or a different concept altogether.

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Candra

1 year ago

I'm just gonna go with Option E: 'Unleash a horde of inventory-eating locusts.' That's bound to lower those levels, right?

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Nan

11 months ago

C) Increase customer service level.

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Bettina

11 months ago

B) Reduce replenishment lead times.

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Bobbye

12 months ago

A) Level load the master production schedule (MPS).

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Johanna

1 year ago

Option C, all the way. Increase customer service level? That's like asking a kid if they want more ice cream. Of course they do!

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Jolene

11 months ago

C) Increase customer service level.

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Rutha

12 months ago

B) Reduce replenishment lead times.

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Kami

1 year ago

A) Level load the master production schedule (MPS).

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Brigette

1 year ago

Option A is the way to go. Level loading the MPS? Sounds like a one-way ticket to inventory nirvana. Sign me up!

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Wayne

11 months ago

That could actually lead to higher inventory levels.

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Sheridan

11 months ago

D) Decentralize inventory locations.

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Mary

11 months ago

But wouldn't that increase inventory levels?

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Helga

11 months ago

B) Reduce replenishment lead times.

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Paris

12 months ago

That's the best option for sure.

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Chantay

1 year ago

A) Level load the master production schedule (MPS).

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Virgina

1 year ago

I'm going with Option D. Decentralizing inventory locations sounds like a great way to keep those pesky warehouse gremlins from hoarding all the stock.

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