Discuss APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam Topic 5 Question 24

The most appropriate production output reporting method for repetitive manufacturing is:

Aoperation-by-operation.

Bcount point.

Cjob tickets.

Dbackflush.

Suggested Answer: D

The most appropriate production output reporting method for repetitive manufacturing is backflush.Repetitive manufacturing is a production system where the same or similar products are produced in large quantities or in a continuous flow1.Backflush is a method of reporting output and consumption of materials at the end of the production process, rather than at each operation or stage2. Backflush can simplify and streamline the production output reporting process, as it eliminates the need for tracking and recording each individual transaction or movement of materials and components.Backflush can also reduce the paperwork, errors, and costs associated with production output reporting2.

The other options are not as appropriate as backflush for repetitive manufacturing.Operation-by-operation is a method of reporting output and consumption of materials at each operation or stage of the production process3. This method can provide more detailed and accurate information about the production performance and costs, but it can also be more complex and time-consuming, as it requires tracking and recording each individual transaction or movement of materials and components.Count point is a method of reporting output and consumption of materials at selected points or milestones in the production process4. This method can provide a balance between detail and simplicity, but it can also introduce errors or discrepancies, as it requires estimating or extrapolating the output and consumption of materials between the count points.Job tickets are documents that record the time, materials, and costs associated with a specific job or order5. This method can provide more flexibility and customization, but it can also be more suitable for job shop or batch production systems, where different products are produced in small quantities or on demand.

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36 comments · newest first

Amber 10 months ago

Totally agree with count point, it simplifies tracking!

Deja 11 months ago

Wait, are we sure backflush is the best option? Seems risky.

Jannette 11 months ago

Operation-by-operation is often used in repetitive settings.

Hyun 11 months ago

I disagree, backflush is more efficient in this case.

Peter 11 months ago

Count point is the way to go for repetitive manufacturing.

Shaniqua 12 months ago

Operation-by-operation sounds like it could work, but I feel like backflush is more efficient for repetitive output.

Aleshia 12 months ago

Count points seem familiar, but I can't recall if they are the best fit for this type of manufacturing.

Yasuko 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question about job tickets, but I feel like that’s more for custom jobs rather than repetitive processes.

Joesph 1 year ago

I think the answer might be backflush since it’s often used in repetitive manufacturing, but I’m not entirely sure.

Elza 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is B - "count point." That seems like the most appropriate method for tracking production in a repetitive manufacturing environment.

Stephane 1 year ago

Hmm, this one has me a bit stumped. I'll need to think through the different options carefully. The wording about "repetitive manufacturing" is throwing me off a bit.

Gail 1 year ago

I think the key here is to focus on the repetitive nature of the manufacturing process. That suggests the answer is likely related to tracking production at a more granular level, rather than just overall job tickets.

Georgene 1 year ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'm going to eliminate the options that don't seem to fit the "repetitive manufacturing" context, then evaluate the remaining choices more closely.

Maile 1 year ago

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Phil 2 years ago

I bet the exam writer is just trying to trick us. What if the answer is 'all of the above'? You know they love doing that.

Sylvia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Phil

I think it could be job tickets.

Shantay 2 years ago

↳ replying to Phil

I'm not sure, maybe it's count point.

Cherry 2 years ago

↳ replying to Phil

I think the answer is operation-by-operation.

Jacquelyne 2 years ago

↳ replying to Phil

I think backflush is the correct method.

Tori 2 years ago

↳ replying to Phil

Maybe it's job tickets.

Dustin 2 years ago

↳ replying to Phil

I'm not sure, it could also be count point.

Edgar 2 years ago

↳ replying to Phil

I think the answer is operation-by-operation.

Rosalyn 2 years ago

I think backflush is the best option, it helps in reducing inventory inaccuracies.

Annette 2 years ago

I prefer count point method, it's simpler and more efficient.

Keva 2 years ago

I agree with Verlene, operation-by-operation provides more detailed tracking.

Marti 2 years ago

Backflush, definitely. It's like a magic trick for production reporting - bam, all the numbers just appear! Very convenient.

Wenona 2 years ago

↳ replying to Marti

I prefer operation-by-operation, it gives a more detailed view of the production process.

Gracie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Marti

I agree, backflush is so efficient for repetitive manufacturing.

Queen 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Operation-by-operation seems like a pretty thorough approach. Maybe I should double-check the details on that one.

Raylene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Queen

I think count point could also be a good option for tracking production output in repetitive manufacturing.

Sharika 2 years ago

↳ replying to Queen

I agree, operation-by-operation provides a detailed breakdown of production output.

Kizzy 2 years ago

I think option D is the way to go. Backflush is just so efficient for repetitive manufacturing, you know?

Nakisha 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kizzy

I think operation-by-operation is more accurate in tracking production output.

Jillian 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kizzy

Count point reporting can also be useful for monitoring production in repetitive manufacturing.

Carin 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kizzy

I agree, backflush is definitely the most efficient method for repetitive manufacturing.

Verlene 2 years ago

I think the most appropriate method is operation-by-operation.

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