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CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 1 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam
Question #: 14
Topic #: 1
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Within the overall philosophy of just-in-time production, a signalling system to indicate when the next stage of the production process needs output from the previous stage, is called:

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CIPS regards procurement as a profession, and encourages members to describe it in that way.

Procurement should be regarded as a profession in the same way that lawyers and accountants are regarded as professionals.


by Ilda at Jul 02, 2024, 04:19 AM

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Narcisa
3 months ago
No way, Kaizen is about continuous improvement, not signaling.
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Mendy
3 months ago
Heijunka is about leveling, not signaling!
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Lynsey
3 months ago
Wait, is it really Kanban? I thought it was something else.
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Myrtie
4 months ago
Totally agree, Kanban is key for JIT.
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Dorethea
4 months ago
It's called Kanban!
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Shala
4 months ago
I have a vague memory of Kanban being the right term for that signalling system. I hope I'm correct!
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Lucy
4 months ago
I feel like Kaizen is more about continuous improvement rather than signalling. So, I guess it's not that one.
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Jaime
4 months ago
I remember Heijunka is about leveling production, but I can't recall if it relates to signalling.
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Chaya
5 months ago
I think the answer might be Kanban, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our last practice quiz.
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Malika
5 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class! The signaling system used in just-in-time production is called Kanban. It's a visual system that helps trigger the next stage of production when needed. I feel pretty confident about this one.
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Lashonda
5 months ago
Okay, let me see if I can break this down. Just-in-time production is all about minimizing waste and responding to demand, so the signaling system must be something that helps coordinate the different stages of the process. I'm leaning towards Kanban, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.
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Jeanice
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know just-in-time production is important, but I can't quite remember the specific term for the signaling system. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Magda
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is Kanban, which is the signaling system used in just-in-time production.
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Norah
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Classless IP addressing uses variable-length subnet masks, which is more flexible than the old class-based system with fixed subnet masks. So the answer has to be B.
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Nidia
5 months ago
Okay, I've got a plan. I'll start by setting the organization-wide default to private for accounts, then create permission sets for each marketing team, and finally set up an inside sales team profile with the "View All" setting. Feels like the most straightforward approach.
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Doyle
9 months ago
I'm going to go with Kanban, but only because I heard it's the one that lets you take a nap between production cycles. Sign me up!
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Alease
8 months ago
Oh, I see. So Heijunka is more about leveling out production. Thanks for clarifying!
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Luis
9 months ago
Actually, it's Heijunka that helps balance production and reduce waste.
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Lashawn
9 months ago
I agree, Kanban is all about signaling when the next stage is ready.
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Glendora
9 months ago
I think Kanban is the right choice. It helps with production flow.
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Arleen
9 months ago
Kanban, no doubt. It's like the secret handshake of the just-in-time production world. If you don't know that, you might as well be trying to play chess with a waffle iron.
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Elbert
10 months ago
Hmm, let me think. Kanban, Kaizen, Heijunka... Wait, is Kanban the one where you wave little cards around to tell the other guys to make more stuff? That sounds about right.
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Denny
8 months ago
Kanban is definitely the system where you use cards to indicate when more output is needed.
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Maile
8 months ago
That's right! Kanban is like waving little cards to signal the next stage of production.
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Tracey
8 months ago
Yes, you're correct! Kanban is the signalling system used in just-in-time production.
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Dexter
10 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's Kanban. I mean, who doesn't know that? It's like asking what the capital of France is - everyone knows it's Paris, right?
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Suzi
10 months ago
Yeah, Kanban is the correct answer for sure.
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Ettie
10 months ago
I agree, it's definitely Kanban.
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Dorothea
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think Heijunka could also be a possible answer.
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Karon
11 months ago
I agree with Willodean, Kanban is used in just-in-time production.
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Georgeanna
11 months ago
Kanban, of course! It's the classic signaling system for just-in-time production. Anything else would be like trying to build a robot with a spatula.
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Felix
9 months ago
Lankan doesn't sound familiar, I think it's not related to just-in-time production.
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Ashley
9 months ago
Kaizen is great for continuous improvement in processes.
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Jesusita
9 months ago
I think Heijunka is also important for leveling production.
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Tom
10 months ago
I agree, Kanban is essential for smooth production flow.
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Willodean
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) Kanban.
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