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APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 6 Question 121 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam
Question #: 121
Topic #: 6
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A manufacturing company has several inexpensive items that are critical to the production process. The supply of these items has been depleted several times. Which of the following actions is most likely to reduce stockouts?

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Suggested Answer: C

Increasing the minimum inventory levels for critical items ensures that there is a buffer stock available to prevent stockouts. This approach is straightforward and effective for items that are inexpensive but critical to the production process. It helps maintain continuous production by ensuring that these essential items are always available when needed, thereby reducing the risk of production delays due to stock depletion.


Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2008). Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies. McGraw-Hill Education.

Chopra, S., & Meindl, P. (2016). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation. Pearson.

by Galen at Jan 23, 2026, 03:26 PM

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Vannessa
2 days ago
Surprised they haven't fixed this already!
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Shawnda
7 days ago
Have they considered diversifying suppliers?
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Jean
12 days ago
But what if demand spikes unexpectedly?
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Franchesca
18 days ago
Totally agree, that would streamline things!
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Heike
23 days ago
Just-in-time inventory could help a lot.
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Isadora
28 days ago
Hire a psychic to predict when the next stockout will happen. Then we'll be ready!
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Emmanuel
1 month ago
How about we just pray the supply gods bless us with more inventory? Worked for me in college.
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Candra
1 month ago
Just-in-time inventory management, my friend. That's the way to go.
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Jean
1 month ago
Increase the safety stock, duh!
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Melina
2 months ago
I recall a similar question where increasing order frequency was suggested. That might be relevant here too!
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Scarlet
2 months ago
It seems like implementing a just-in-time inventory system could reduce stockouts, but I need to double-check that concept.
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Haley
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question about reorder points. Maybe adjusting those could help?
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Tawanna
3 months ago
I think we discussed safety stock in class, which might help prevent stockouts for those critical items.
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Chi
3 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this. Increasing the order frequency or quantity for those items seems like the most obvious solution to prevent future stockouts.
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Antonio
3 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'd want to consider factors like lead times, supplier reliability, and safety stock levels. Gotta make sure I cover all the bases here.
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Florinda
3 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. I'd probably start by analyzing the current inventory levels and usage patterns for those critical items. That could help identify the root causes of the stockouts.
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Walton
3 months ago
I'm a little unsure about this one. There could be a few different approaches to reducing stockouts, like increasing order quantities or improving demand forecasting.
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Lai
4 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd focus on ways to improve the supply chain and inventory management for those critical items.
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