APICS Exam CPIM Topic 1 Question 108 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam

Question #: 108
Topic #: 1

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1. Wrong product or specification

2. Wrong amount (too little or too much)

3. Wrong shipping date (too early or too late)

These are common errors in that occur all the time and require constant attention.

ACustomer Expectations

BCustomer orders

CMPS

DMRP

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by Frederick at Mar 05, 2025, 11:50 PM

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Laticia

2 months ago

I'm going with B) Customer orders. That's where it all starts, and if the order is wrong, it can cause all sorts of downstream issues.

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Pilar

1 months ago

Agreed. Making sure the customer orders are accurate is key to a smooth operation.

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Cherry

1 months ago

Yes, it's important to double-check the orders to avoid any mistakes.

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Alverta

2 months ago

Customer orders are definitely crucial. If the order is wrong, it can mess up the whole process.

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Kirby

3 months ago

Ha! I bet the customer is the one who messed up the order and is now blaming the company. Classic!

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Alverta

2 months ago

D) MRP

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Sherell

2 months ago

C) MPS

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Leslee

2 months ago

B) Customer orders

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Honey

2 months ago

A) Customer Expectations

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Billi

3 months ago

But wrong shipping date can also cause a lot of problems.

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Jesus

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Could it be D) MRP since that's responsible for managing the supply chain and inventory?

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Danilo

2 months ago

Exactly, MRP helps in ensuring the right amount of products are available at the right time.

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Josefa

2 months ago

Yes, you're correct! MRP is responsible for managing the supply chain and inventory.

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Yolando

2 months ago

D) MRP

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Mirta

2 months ago

C) MPS

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Curt

2 months ago

B) Customer orders

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Justine

2 months ago

MPS, or Master Production Schedule, is also crucial in ensuring the right amount of products are produced at the right time. It helps in aligning production with demand.

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Milly

2 months ago

Customer Expectations play a big role in ensuring the right product is delivered. It's important to meet or exceed customer expectations to maintain satisfaction.

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Von

2 months ago

Customer orders can also be a common error, especially if the wrong amount is ordered. It's important to double-check before placing an order.

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Luann

2 months ago

A) Customer Expectations

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Moon

2 months ago

Yes, you're correct. MRP stands for Material Requirements Planning and it helps in managing inventory levels and production schedules.

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Staci

3 months ago

I agree, it can really disappoint customers.

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Maricela

3 months ago

I think the correct answer is B) Customer orders. The question is about common errors that require constant attention, which are related to incorrect customer orders.

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Lino

4 months ago

I think wrong product or specification is the worst error.

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