APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

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Question #: 9
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is the characteristic to flow manufacturing?

ARoutings are variable

Bwork centers are dedicated to produce a limited range of similar products

CMaterials flows from one workstation to another using some form of realistic transfer

DCapacity is variable by the line

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Suggested Answer: B

by Emerson at May 09, 2022, 04:17 AM

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Ronna

3 months ago

A is not characteristic of flow manufacturing, just saying!

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Stanton

3 months ago

Totally agree with C! It’s all about that smooth flow.

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Ressie

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about C? Sounds too specific.

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Marquetta

4 months ago

I think B makes sense too, but C is more accurate.

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Alysa

4 months ago

C is definitely the right choice!

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Audra

4 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The key characteristic of flow manufacturing is the dedicated work centers, so I'm going to select B.

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Galen

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options all seem plausible to me. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.

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Vallie

4 months ago

Okay, let me see. I know flow manufacturing is about continuous production, so I'm guessing the answer has to do with the production process being streamlined and efficient. I'll go with C.

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Clay

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I should review my notes on flow manufacturing first.

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Doretha

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is B - work centers are dedicated to produce a limited range of similar products.

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Stevie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording here. I'm not sure what "standardized" and "flexible" mean in this context. I'll have to think about it more.

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Amber

5 months ago

I guess rerouting everything through the PSTN sounds drastic, but wouldn't that lead to higher costs? I think we should keep the calls on the WAN if we can.

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Bernardo

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. Capacity overbuilding is likely when management is focused on something other than the actual production needs. I'll go with C. Production.

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