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Assemble- to-order is a subset of make-to-order. Which of the following is needed to make a production plan for make-to-order products?
Suggested Answer: A
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26 comments · newest first
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Terrilyn
11 months ago
Yeah, D is the way to go!
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Lashawna
11 months ago
Wait, do we really need all of them?
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Lawanda
12 months ago
All of these seem important, right?
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Thomasena
12 months ago
I think opening backlogs are crucial too.
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Buffy
12 months ago
Definitely need forecasts for planning!
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Elza
1 year ago
I vaguely recall a practice question that mentioned desired ending backlog, but I can't remember how it fits into the overall plan.
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Irene
1 year ago
I feel like all of these options could play a role in making a production plan. Could it be that we need all of them?
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Cletus
1 year ago
I think opening backlogs are crucial too, since they show what orders we already have. Maybe that's the key?
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Von
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how forecasts are important for production planning, but I'm not sure if they're the only thing needed.
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Lorrine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to double-check the syntax and behavior of the different string methods to make sure I select the correct option.
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Sanjuana
1 year ago
Hmm, I think I've got a good handle on this. Supporting detail can definitely be viewed in the Smart View Add-in, and it's stored in Essbase. I'm not sure about the other details, but I'll give it my best shot.
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Rima
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about Mobility Express SKUs. I'll carefully review the options and choose the one that best matches the description.
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Stephen
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the information provided. Can someone help me understand how setup time and costs relate to unit costs? I want to make sure I'm approaching this the right way.
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Dana
1 year ago
Option D, the ol' 'all of the above' choice. It's like a buffet of production planning goodies. What could go wrong?
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Lottie
1 year ago
Yeah, it's like a safety net for production planning.
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Lottie
1 year ago
I always go for the 'all of these' option, covers all bases.
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Thaddeus
1 year ago
Forecasts, backlogs, and desired endings - sounds like a recipe for a production masterplan. Gotta love the complexity of it all!
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Mabel
1 year ago
Ah, the joys of make-to-order. I'll take D - all of these. You need to have your ducks in a row to keep those customers happy.
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Shad
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but it makes sense that we would need all those factors to create a production plan for make-to-order products.
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Eliseo
2 years ago
I agree with Sherron. We need forecasts, opening backlogs, and desired ending backlog for make-to-order production planning.
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Major
2 years ago
Hmm, this one's a tricky one. I guess we need all of those things to plan for make-to-order production. Gotta have that crystal ball to see the future orders, you know?
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Rossana
1 year ago
D) All of these
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Ivory
1 year ago
C) Desired ending backlog
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Mozelle
1 year ago
B) Opening backlogs of customer orders
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Isidra
1 year ago
A) Forecasts by period for the planning horizon
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Sherron
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) All of these.