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APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 3 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam
Question #: 89
Topic #: 3
[All CPIM Questions]

To maintain the desired level of customer service by maintaining finished-goods inventory levels or by scheduling to meet customer delivery requirements.

1. To make the best use of material, labor and equipment.

2. To maintain inventory investment at the required levels.

These are the objectives of:

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by Bernardine at Jun 03, 2024, 04:58 AM

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Judy
3 months ago
Totally agree, MRP is the way to go!
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Twana
3 months ago
I think it’s Production plan, not MRP.
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Ruthann
3 months ago
Wait, is MPS really not the answer here?
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Gladis
4 months ago
Definitely MRP, it’s all about managing inventory.
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Lennie
4 months ago
Sounds like classic MRP to me!
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Miss
4 months ago
I feel like the production plan could fit here too, but I lean towards MRP since it emphasizes inventory control.
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Rebeca
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought MRP II included more than just inventory levels. Does it also cover labor and equipment?
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Lynsey
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think MPS might be the right answer since it focuses on scheduling.
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Salley
5 months ago
I think this is related to MRP, but I'm not entirely sure if it covers all aspects of inventory management.
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Lore
5 months ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. The wording is a bit vague, and I could see arguments for a couple of the options. I'll need to carefully analyze each choice to determine the best fit.
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Octavio
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The objectives described match up with the goals of MRP, which is to balance inventory, production, and delivery requirements. I'll go with A.
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Noelia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between these production planning approaches. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on the specific objectives of each one.
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Elena
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about production planning objectives. I'll focus on understanding the key terms and concepts to determine the best answer.
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Tonette
5 months ago
This question is testing our understanding of the CUIC web interface. I'll need to draw on my knowledge of the different pages and their purposes to select the correct options.
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Emmett
5 months ago
Hmm, the default partition layout is less than 10GB, so the remaining 240GB of free space is the key here. I'll need to carefully consider each option to determine the best approach.
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Fatima
5 months ago
Hmm, keeping the environmental data in the global domain settings seems like the most straightforward option. I'll have to double-check that it meets the security policy requirements.
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Juan
10 months ago
I dunno, this one's got me stumped. Is the answer D) Production plan? I mean, it kind of sounds like it could be, right? Or maybe I'm just being a total goofball. Guess I'll have to use my lifeline and call a friend on this one!
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Janna
8 months ago
D) Production plan
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Eleonora
8 months ago
C) MPS
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Ardella
8 months ago
B) MPR II
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Shawn
8 months ago
A) MRP
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Arminda
10 months ago
Haha, this question is a real brain-teaser! I'm going to go with C) MPS, but I'm also considering D) Production plan just to keep the exam folks on their toes. Either way, I'm gonna nail this exam and treat myself to a victory dance afterwards!
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Arlene
9 months ago
Let's go with C) MPS then. We got this! Victory dance, here we come!
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Hyman
9 months ago
I'm leaning towards D) Production plan as well. It's important to make the best use of material, labor, and equipment.
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Merilyn
9 months ago
I think C) MPS is the right answer too. It's all about maintaining inventory levels and meeting customer delivery requirements.
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Sherman
10 months ago
Easy peasy! The answer is clearly C) MPS. Maintaining finished-goods inventory and scheduling to meet customer requirements are textbook MPS objectives. I could do this exam with my eyes closed!
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Merilyn
8 months ago
C) MPS
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Viola
8 months ago
D) Production plan
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Bobbye
8 months ago
C) MPS
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Keith
8 months ago
I agree, MPS is the way to go for achieving those objectives.
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Johna
8 months ago
Exactly! MPS is all about balancing inventory levels and customer demands.
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Johana
9 months ago
B) MPR II
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Sabra
9 months ago
You're right, C) MPS is the correct answer. It focuses on maintaining finished-goods inventory levels and meeting customer delivery requirements.
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Cecily
9 months ago
D) Production plan
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Paola
9 months ago
C) MPS
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Malcolm
9 months ago
B) MPR II
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Wilda
9 months ago
A) MRP
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Veronika
10 months ago
A) MRP
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Kenneth
10 months ago
Hmm, this one's a bit tricky. I'm torn between A) MRP and C) MPS, but I'm leaning towards C) since the question is focused on customer service and inventory levels, which are more aligned with the goals of MPS.
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Fabiola
10 months ago
I think the answer is C) MPS. The objectives mentioned in the question are specifically related to production scheduling and planning to meet customer demand, which are the main goals of the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
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Annice
9 months ago
Yes, MPS helps in maintaining inventory levels and meeting customer delivery requirements.
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Rossana
10 months ago
I agree, MPS is focused on production scheduling to meet customer demand.
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Art
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think MRP II also includes objectives related to material, labor, and equipment utilization.
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Pearly
11 months ago
I agree with Jimmie, MRP focuses on maintaining inventory levels and meeting customer delivery requirements.
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Jimmie
11 months ago
I think the answer is A) MRP.
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