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APICS Exam CPIM Topic 2 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 2
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Currently, there is a trend towards more specialization in manufacturing whereby a factory specializes in a narrow product mix for a niche market. Generally, focused factories are thought to be more effectively and economically than more complex factories, the reason being that:

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Alana
2 months ago
Specialization is the key to success these days. I bet the factory managers are laughing all the way to the bank!
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Bo
2 months ago
D) All of these
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Franklyn
2 months ago
B) The focused factory may be a ''factory within a factory,'' an area in an existing factory set aside to specialize in a narrow product mix
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Rasheeda
2 months ago
A) repetition and concentration in one area allow the workforce and management to gain the advantages of specialization.
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Kiley
3 months ago
All of these seem to be true, so I'm going with option D. Specialization is the way to go for modern manufacturing.
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Casie
2 months ago
True, but overall I think the benefits of specialization outweigh the disadvantages.
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Rueben
2 months ago
Specialization does have its drawbacks though, like being less flexible to changes in demand.
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Tequila
2 months ago
I think having a focused factory within a larger one can really streamline production.
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Ben
3 months ago
I agree, specialization definitely allows for more efficiency and expertise.
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Jules
3 months ago
C'mon, how is option C correct? Specialization may reduce flexibility, but the advantages clearly outweigh that drawback.
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Burma
2 months ago
D) All of these
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Cortney
2 months ago
A) repetition and concentration in one area allow the workforce and management to gain the advantages of specialization.
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Skye
3 months ago
I think option B is the correct answer. Focused factories can be a dedicated section within a larger factory setup.
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Janna
3 months ago
Definitely option A. Specialization allows for more efficient processes and better utilization of resources.
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Dan
2 months ago
That's true, having a specialized area can really streamline production.
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Amber
2 months ago
B) The focused factory may be a 'factory within a factory,' an area in an existing factory set aside to specialize in a narrow product mix
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Reita
3 months ago
I agree, specialization definitely leads to more efficient processes.
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Hoa
3 months ago
A) repetition and concentration in one area allow the workforce and management to gain the advantages of specialization.
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Gwenn
3 months ago
I'm not so sure. I think the answer might be D) All of these, because specialization can also lead to inflexibility in the long run.
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Hildegarde
3 months ago
I agree with Willard. Focusing on a narrow product mix can definitely help improve efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing.
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Willard
4 months ago
I think the answer is A) repetition and concentration in one area allow the workforce and management to gain the advantages of specialization.
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