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APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 70 Discussion

Which of the following factors is the key determinant of safety stock for finished goods?
B) Mean absolute deviation (MAD)
A) Forecast variance
C) Standard deviation
D) Desired service level

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 70 Discussion

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Question #: 70
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Which of the following factors is the key determinant of safety stock for finished goods?

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Sena
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds too simple!
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Anissa
8 months ago
Really? I always thought MAD was the most important.
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Stephaine
8 months ago
Standard deviation is key for calculating safety stock.
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Eric
9 months ago
Nah, I’d go with forecast variance.
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Lashandra
9 months ago
I think it's definitely the desired service level.
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Donette
9 months ago
I definitely remember that standard deviation is used in safety stock calculations, but I’m not sure if it’s the most critical factor compared to the others listed.
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Katie
9 months ago
I’m a bit uncertain about this one. I feel like forecast variance could also play a big role, but I can't recall the details.
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Andrew
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question where we had to calculate safety stock, and I think mean absolute deviation was mentioned as a significant measure.
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Jerry
9 months ago
I think the desired service level is really important for determining safety stock, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the key factor.
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Elbert
9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Reducing distribution centers means less handling and shorter transport distances, so the transport costs should go down overall. The key is figuring out which specific legs of the supply chain see the cost reductions.
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Louvenia
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which solution is the most appropriate. I might need to do a bit of research on the different Salesforce features mentioned to determine the best approach.
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Taryn
9 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. The question asks about the events table, but the solution mentions logs. I'll need to double-check the Kubernetes commands to see the difference.
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Vivan
9 months ago
I think configuring a high MED might also help, but it feels like the low weight option is more straightforward in this scenario.
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Chantay
9 months ago
I feel confident about this one. The customer show ratings, number of returning customers, and percentage of aborted bookings are all clear KPIs that align with the CSFs provided.
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Thad
1 year ago
Safety stock? More like 'safety snacks' if you ask me. I'm just going to stock up on some extra cookies and hope for the best.
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Serina
1 year ago
This question is a real brain-teaser! I'm torn between C) Standard deviation and D) Desired service level. Guess I'll have to flip a coin on this one.
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Val
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards C) Standard deviation as the main factor for safety stock calculation.
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Denise
1 year ago
I believe it's actually A) Forecast variance that plays a crucial role in determining safety stock.
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Ronald
1 year ago
I think the key determinant of safety stock for finished goods is D) Desired service level.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
B) Mean absolute deviation (MAD) is the way to go. It gives you a better idea of the average deviation from the forecast, which is crucial for safety stock planning.
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Reiko
1 year ago
D) Desired service level is another factor to take into account when planning for safety stock.
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Marshall
1 year ago
C) Standard deviation can also play a role in calculating safety stock levels.
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Shawna
1 year ago
A) Forecast variance is also important to consider when determining safety stock for finished goods.
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Sheldon
1 year ago
D) Desired service level is the key, isn't it? You want to make sure you have enough inventory to meet customer demand, no matter what.
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Val
1 year ago
D) Yes, desired service level is crucial for determining safety stock.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
C) Standard deviation is also important to consider variability in demand.
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Artie
1 year ago
D) Yes, desired service level is crucial to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Nobuko
1 year ago
B) Mean absolute deviation (MAD) helps in measuring forecast accuracy.
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Shonda
1 year ago
C) Standard deviation is a factor to consider in determining safety stock levels.
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Sharmaine
1 year ago
A) Forecast variance plays a role too. You need to account for uncertainty in demand.
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Krissy
1 year ago
B) Mean absolute deviation (MAD) is also important to consider when calculating safety stock.
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Edison
1 year ago
A) Forecast variance plays a role too, you need to account for uncertainty in demand.
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Reita
1 year ago
But what about A) Forecast variance? Shouldn't that also play a role in determining safety stock?
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Aliza
1 year ago
I agree with Josue, because safety stock is directly related to meeting customer demand.
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Josue
1 year ago
I think the key determinant is D) Desired service level.
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Lourdes
1 year ago
But what about A) Forecast variance? Doesn't that also play a role in determining safety stock?
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Kristeen
1 year ago
I agree with Ria, because the desired service level directly impacts the safety stock.
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Kris
1 year ago
C) Standard deviation seems like the obvious choice here. I mean, the higher the variability in demand, the more safety stock you'll need to keep things running smoothly.
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Cecil
1 year ago
B) Mean absolute deviation (MAD) is often used in conjunction with standard deviation to calculate safety stock.
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Vannessa
1 year ago
C) Standard deviation is definitely a key factor in calculating safety stock levels.
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Buck
1 year ago
D) Desired service level is crucial too, you need to balance between having enough safety stock and not overstocking.
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Katheryn
1 year ago
A) Forecast variance is also important to consider when determining safety stock.
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Elmer
1 year ago
C) Standard deviation is definitely important, but don't forget about the mean absolute deviation (MAD) as well.
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Aracelis
1 year ago
A) Forecast variance plays a role too, you need to consider how accurate your forecasts are.
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Ria
1 year ago
I think the key determinant is D) Desired service level.
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