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APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 1 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam
Question #: 64
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is an advantage of VMI?

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Felice
6 months ago
Really? I’m surprised by all this, thought VMI was more complicated.
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Quentin
6 months ago
D is spot on! Lower MRP costs are a big win.
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Edmond
6 months ago
C seems off, lead-times should actually decrease with VMI.
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Orville
7 months ago
I disagree with B, suppliers usually have the upper hand in VMI.
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Kati
7 months ago
A is definitely true! Better info means less inventory.
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Yolande
7 months ago
I recall that VMI can reduce costs, so D might be a possibility, but I need to think more about it.
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Herman
7 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I feel like lead-times shouldn't increase, so C seems wrong.
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Lorenza
7 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about customers getting more leverage in VMI situations, which could relate to B.
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Stephen
7 months ago
I think VMI helps suppliers manage inventory better, so maybe A is the right choice?
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Meghann
7 months ago
Alright, let's see here. The nzload control file is used for loading data, so I'm guessing it has something to do with making that process easier or more efficient. I'll try to focus on the keywords in the options and see if any of them jump out at me.
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Juliana
7 months ago
Okay, let's break this down step-by-step. We need to convert the units and then calculate the total amount of the drug mixture before dividing by the tab size.
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Carman
7 months ago
Redirect URL? That's a good point. I'll make sure the configuration there is correct and matches what the 0Auth provider is expecting.
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Herman
7 months ago
Okay, let me see here. The question is asking about a function of the whiteboard, and the options are move, zoom, erase, and write. I'm pretty sure the correct answer is write, since that's the primary purpose of a whiteboard.
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Margarett
12 months ago
I'm pretty sure the 'V' in VMI stands for 'Vendor,' not 'Victim.'
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Cathern
12 months ago
Wait, so option B is basically the supplier saying, 'Please, customer, take advantage of me'? Sounds like a bad deal.
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Rebbecca
10 months ago
D) MRP system operating costs decrease
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Odette
11 months ago
C) Lead-times are increased
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Jennifer
11 months ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Belen
12 months ago
Lead-times increased? Seriously? That's the last thing I want in a supply chain management system.
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Gianna
12 months ago
D sounds like it would be the opposite of an advantage. Decreased MRP costs? That's just plain wrong.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
I can't believe option B is even an option. Who would want the customer to have more leverage over the supplier?
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Na
11 months ago
I agree, option B doesn't make sense. It's all about efficiency and reducing inventory levels.
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Chanel
11 months ago
I agree, option B doesn't make sense. It's all about efficiency and reducing inventory levels.
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Justine
11 months ago
C) Lead-times are increased
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Ressie
11 months ago
C) Lead-times are increased
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Bev
11 months ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Pete
11 months ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Felix
1 year ago
A is the correct answer! VMI helps suppliers manage inventory more efficiently, which benefits both parties.
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Alonzo
11 months ago
Yes, VMI can help reduce costs associated with managing inventory.
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Filiberto
11 months ago
D) MRP system operating costs decrease.
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Regenia
11 months ago
That's right! VMI allows suppliers to have more control over their inventory.
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Thomasena
11 months ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Tonette
11 months ago
Yes, VMI can help reduce operating costs for both suppliers and customers.
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Ty
11 months ago
D) MRP system operating costs decrease.
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Shawna
11 months ago
That's right! VMI allows suppliers to have more control over their inventory.
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Brett
1 year ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Daniel
1 year ago
Yes, VMI can lead to cost savings for suppliers by reducing inventory levels.
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Erin
1 year ago
I agree with Myra. It helps suppliers leverage better information.
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Myra
1 year ago
I think the advantage of VMI is that suppliers can reduce inventory levels.
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