Discuss APICS CPIM Exam Topic 3 Question 126

According to the Theory of Constraints, which of the following statements is true?

AA buffer of inventory should always be maintained after the bottleneck.

BConstraints always exist in a factory

CWork centers feeding bottlenecks should operate at peak utilization to ensure WIP availability at all times.

DUse of Drum-Buffer-Rope includes communication from the bottleneck to the Gateway workcenter

Suggested Answer: D

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22 comments · newest first

Chan 2 days ago

I agree, but A makes sense too. Buffers help manage flow.

Dominque 7 days ago

I think B is true. Constraints are always there.

Tyra 12 days ago

I feel B is the safest bet. Constraints are part of every system.

Kimbery 17 days ago

I lean towards A. Keeping inventory after the bottleneck is smart.

Rodolfo 23 days ago

D is interesting. Communication is key in the process.

Tequila 28 days ago

C seems risky. Overloading can cause more issues.

Cordelia 1 month ago

I agree, but A makes sense too. Buffers help manage flow.

Hana 1 month ago

I think B is true. Constraints are always there.

Elenore 1 month ago

Drum-Buffer-Rope sounds interesting, but how does it really work?

Terrilyn 2 months ago

I think work centers shouldn't always run at peak; it can lead to chaos.

Leatha 2 months ago

Wait, are constraints really always present in factories?

Evan 2 months ago

Totally agree, keeping that buffer is key!

Stevie 2 months ago

A buffer of inventory is crucial after the bottleneck.

Marva 2 months ago

B is definitely true, every factory has its constraints.

Kristofer 2 months ago

C is a common misconception, peak utilization isn't always best.

Belen 3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about the Drum-Buffer-Rope thing?

Kiley 3 months ago

Totally agree, constraints are everywhere in production.

Velda 3 months ago

A buffer after the bottleneck is key!

Cecily 3 months ago

The Drum-Buffer-Rope concept sounds familiar, especially about communication, but I can't recall the exact details on how it connects to the Gateway workcenter.

Glennis 3 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like operating at peak utilization might lead to more issues rather than solving them.

Rolf 4 months ago

I think constraints can exist in different forms, but I'm not certain if they always have to be in a factory setting.

Rolande 5 months ago

I remember something about buffers, but I'm not sure if they should always be after the bottleneck. That seems a bit too absolute.

APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 3 Question 126 Discussion