APICS Exam CPIM Topic 1 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam

Question #: 100
Topic #: 1

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XYZ Company is pursuing improved quality levels. Which of the following actions would produce the best results for XYZ?

AHire additional inspectors

Btighten tolerances

Cadopt a quality first slogan

Dreduce process variability

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lashandra at Sep 18, 2024, 09:06 PM

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Jesse

2 months ago

Ah, the age-old question of quality improvement - hire more inspectors, or just get the machines to work right in the first place? I say we go with option E: hire the inspectors to monitor the machines, and then give them all kazoos to play whenever they find a defect. That'll really boost morale!

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Teri

19 days ago

Maybe we can combine both approaches - hire inspectors to monitor and reduce process variability at the same time.

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Van

20 days ago

I agree, tightening tolerances could help prevent defects from occurring in the first place.

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Izetta

2 months ago

That's a creative idea! But I think reducing process variability would be more effective in the long run.

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Mari

2 months ago

I'm not even going to dignify 'hire more inspectors' with a response. That's like trying to catch water with a net made of holes. Reduce that variability, and the quality will follow.

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Son

2 months ago

Reducing process variability is the clear winner here. It's like fine-tuning a Formula 1 car - the more consistent you can make the engine, the better it's going to perform.

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Valentine

1 months ago

Tightening tolerances could also help improve quality levels.

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Lavera

1 months ago

I agree, it will help ensure consistent quality in our products.

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Glory

2 months ago

Reducing process variability is definitely the way to go.

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Theola

3 months ago

A quality first slogan? Seriously? That's like putting lipstick on a pig. If XYZ wants real results, they need to tighten those tolerances and get their processes under control.

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Dorothy

1 months ago

Hiring additional inspectors might not be as effective as focusing on process control.

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Therese

1 months ago

Reducing process variability would also help in achieving better results.

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Yuki

2 months ago

I agree, tightening tolerances is crucial for improving quality.

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Tammara

3 months ago

Hiring more inspectors? That's like trying to extinguish a forest fire with a garden hose. Reducing process variability is the way to go - get to the root of the problem, not just slap a band-aid on it.

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