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

Which of the following actions will result in lower inventory levels?
B) B. Reduce replenishment lead times.
A) Level load the master production schedule (MPS).
C) Increase customer service level.
D) Decentralize inventory locations.

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?

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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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Lavina
7 months ago
Wait, how does level loading even work for inventory?
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Corinne
7 months ago
D could actually complicate things, not sure it helps.
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Eleni
8 months ago
C just sounds counterintuitive to me.
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Glenn
8 months ago
I disagree, B seems more effective for reducing stock.
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Tina
8 months ago
A is definitely a good way to lower inventory levels.
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Paris
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
1 year ago
C) Increase customer service level.
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Bettina
1 year ago
B) Reduce replenishment lead times.
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Bobbye
1 year 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
1 year ago
C) Increase customer service level.
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Rutha
1 year 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
1 year ago
That could actually lead to higher inventory levels.
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Sheridan
1 year ago
D) Decentralize inventory locations.
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Mary
1 year ago
But wouldn't that increase inventory levels?
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Helga
1 year ago
B) Reduce replenishment lead times.
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Paris
1 year 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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Clement
1 year ago
I think decentralizing inventory locations could also improve efficiency in the supply chain.
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Xuan
1 year ago
Option D sounds like a good idea. It could help prevent overstocking in one location.
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Refugia
1 year ago
But what about decentralizing inventory locations? Wouldn't that also help reduce overall inventory levels?
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Jesus
1 year ago
I agree with Paris. When lead times are shorter, we don't need to keep as much inventory on hand.
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Paris
1 year ago
I think reducing replenishment lead times will lower inventory levels.
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Karina
1 year ago
Option B seems like the obvious choice. Shorter lead times mean less time for inventory to build up. Who doesn't love a good inventory reduction?
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Elli
1 year ago
D) Decentralize inventory locations.
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Kris
1 year ago
Definitely B. Shorter lead times means less inventory sitting around.
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Willetta
1 year ago
B) Reduce replenishment lead times.
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Lajuana
1 year ago
A) Level load the master production schedule (MPS).
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