APICS Exam CPIM Topic 2 Question 72 Discussion

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Question #: 72
Topic #: 2

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are best used for forecasting products with stable demand where there is little trend or seasonality.

ADemand averages

BEstimated calculations

CMoving averages

DNone of the above

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Suggested Answer: B

by Willodean at Jul 26, 2023, 03:06 AM

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Shizue

3 months ago

I heard the exam has a new section on 'Forecasting with Ouija Boards' - maybe that's the right answer here?

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Dacia

1 months ago

Yeah, I agree. They help smooth out any fluctuations in the data.

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Erasmo

1 months ago

I think moving averages are the best option for forecasting products with stable demand.

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Melissa

1 months ago

Moving averages

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Tegan

3 months ago

Moving averages, of course! I feel like this is a trick question - who would actually use demand averages for that kind of forecasting?

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Bok

22 days ago

Yeah, demand averages wouldn't be very helpful for forecasting products with stable demand.

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Honey

24 days ago

I think estimated calculations could also be useful in some cases, but moving averages are more reliable.

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Albina

25 days ago

I agree, moving averages are great for forecasting products with stable demand.

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Joana

26 days ago

Moving averages, definitely. They help smooth out any fluctuations in the data.

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Fausto

1 months ago

Yeah, demand averages wouldn't take into account any fluctuations in the data.

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Lonny

1 months ago

I think moving averages are the way to go for forecasting products with stable demand.

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Deeanna

2 months ago

I agree, demand averages wouldn't be very useful in that scenario.

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Jannette

3 months ago

Moving averages, definitely. They work best for stable demand.

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Kami

3 months ago

A demand averages, really? That sounds like it would work better for volatile demand. I'm sticking with C.

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Gregg

2 months ago

I see your point, but I still believe moving averages are more suitable for this scenario.

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Floyd

3 months ago

I think demand averages could work for stable demand.

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Effie

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think demand averages could also work.

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Fredric

3 months ago

This one's tricky, but I'm going with D. None of the above seem quite right for that scenario.

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Cyril

2 months ago

Well, it's always good to consider all options before making a decision.

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Cory

2 months ago

I'm not sure about that, I think B) Estimated calculations might be more accurate.

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Isaiah

2 months ago

I agree, moving averages can help smooth out any fluctuations.

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Elvera

3 months ago

I think C) Moving averages could work for stable demand.

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Josephine

3 months ago

Hmm, I think C is the correct answer. Moving averages are great for stable demand with little trend or seasonality.

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Muriel

3 months ago

I agree with Giovanna, moving averages are best for stable demand.

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Giovanna

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) Moving averages.

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