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APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 3 Question 122 Discussion

In some industries, is the only strategy that can be followed. Farmers, for instance, must produce in the growing season. The post office must process mail over the Christmas rush and in slack seasons. Restaurants have to serve meals when the customers want them. These industries cannot stockpile or inventory their products or services and must be capable of meeting demands as it occurs.
C) Chase strategy
A) Subcontracting
B) Resource Planning
D) Production leveling strategy

APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 3 Question 122 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam
Question #: 122
Topic #: 3
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In some industries, is the only strategy that can be followed. Farmers, for instance, must produce in the growing season. The post office must process mail over the Christmas rush and in slack seasons. Restaurants have to serve meals when the customers want them. These industries cannot stockpile or inventory their products or services and must be capable of meeting demands as it occurs.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Felton at Mar 02, 2026, 04:24 PM

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Wei
2 days ago
I think the chase strategy fits best.
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Rose
7 days ago
Farmers have to adapt, so C) Chase strategy is spot on!
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Huey
12 days ago
Really? Is C) Chase strategy the only option? Seems limiting.
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Sommer
2 months ago
Wow, I never thought about it that way! Chase strategy makes sense.
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Rima
2 months ago
I disagree, I think B) Resource Planning is more relevant here.
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Arlene
2 months ago
Definitely C) Chase strategy! It fits perfectly.
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Claudia
2 months ago
C) Chase strategy is the right call for seasonal demands.
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Lenora
3 months ago
Are we sure that's the only strategy? Seems limiting.
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Ngoc
3 months ago
Wow, I never thought about it that way!
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Howard
3 months ago
I disagree, B) Resource Planning is key too.
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Phillip
3 months ago
Definitely C) Chase strategy, it fits perfectly!
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Zena
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused, but I recall that production leveling strategy is more about smoothing out production over time, so it might not apply here.
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Quiana
3 months ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think it was about how businesses adapt to demand fluctuations. Maybe it's A) Subcontracting?
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Madonna
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about resource planning being important in these scenarios. Could it be B)?
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Carmelina
4 months ago
I think the answer might be C) Chase strategy since it seems to fit the idea of matching production with demand in real-time.
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