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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:
Suggested Answer: A
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45 comments · newest first
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Judy
10 months ago
Totally agree, MRP is the way to go!
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Twana
11 months ago
I think it’s Production plan, not MRP.
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Ruthann
11 months ago
Wait, is MPS really not the answer here?
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Gladis
11 months ago
Definitely MRP, it’s all about managing inventory.
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Lennie
11 months ago
Sounds like classic MRP to me!
MI
Miss
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
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Emmett
1 year ago
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Fatima
1 year ago
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Juan
1 year 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
1 year ago
D) Production plan
EL
Eleonora
1 year ago
C) MPS
AR
Ardella
1 year ago
B) MPR II
SH
Shawn
1 year ago
A) MRP
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Arminda
1 year 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
1 year ago
Let's go with C) MPS then. We got this! Victory dance, here we come!
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Hyman
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
C) MPS
VI
Viola
1 year ago
D) Production plan
BO
Bobbye
1 year ago
C) MPS
KE
Keith
1 year ago
I agree, MPS is the way to go for achieving those objectives.
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Johna
1 year ago
Exactly! MPS is all about balancing inventory levels and customer demands.
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Johana
1 year ago
B) MPR II
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Sabra
1 year 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
1 year ago
D) Production plan
PA
Paola
1 year ago
C) MPS
MA
Malcolm
1 year ago
B) MPR II
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Wilda
1 year ago
A) MRP
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Veronika
1 year ago
A) MRP
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Kenneth
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Yes, MPS helps in maintaining inventory levels and meeting customer delivery requirements.
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Rossana
1 year ago
I agree, MPS is focused on production scheduling to meet customer demand.
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Art
2 years 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
2 years ago
I agree with Jimmie, MRP focuses on maintaining inventory levels and meeting customer delivery requirements.
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Jimmie
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) MRP.