CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 5 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 5

ANTA Logistics is looking for a place to build a new, integrated cold chain facility, ''Chill Hub'', to its customers. Which of the following need to be considered when selecting the location of the new facility? Select TWO that apply.

AAvailability of the building

BEase of objective forecasting on inventory level

CVolume of obsolescent stock

DAccessibility to roads and highways

EAvailability of product coding system

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Suggested Answer: C

Purchase order lead time (POLT) refers to the number of days from when a company places an order for production inputs it needs, to when those items arrive at the manufacturing plant.

LO 2, AC 2.3

by Rolland at Jul 30, 2023, 07:01 PM

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Crista

6 months ago

Yeah, roads and building availability are key for smooth operations!

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Mitsue

6 months ago

I disagree, obsolescent stock shouldn't be a major factor here.

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Iola

7 months ago

I’m surprised that inventory forecasting isn’t a top priority!

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Bette

7 months ago

Definitely need to consider the availability of the building too.

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Tu

7 months ago

Accessibility to roads and highways is crucial!

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Tatum

7 months ago

I feel like the volume of obsolescent stock could be a factor, but I can't recall how it directly relates to location selection.

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Goldie

7 months ago

I definitely think accessibility to roads is key, but I’m torn between building availability and the product coding system.

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Howard

8 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of location in class, and I feel like ease of objective forecasting might not be as relevant here.

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Merlyn

8 months ago

I think accessibility to roads and highways is crucial for a cold chain facility, but I'm not sure about the building availability part.

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Sabrina

8 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not totally sure what the connection is between these three financial metrics. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Elenora

8 months ago

Hmm, I know routing is related to networking, but I'm not 100% sure which layer it falls under. I'll have to think this through.

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Fabiola

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on IDU heat management to make sure I understand the key principles before deciding on the best approach.

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Gilma

1 year ago

I bet the 'Chill Hub' will have a great selection of frozen yogurt. It's going to be the coolest spot in town!

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Rodrigo

12 months ago

D) Accessibility to roads and highways

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Karrie

1 year ago

A) Availability of the building

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Margarett

1 year ago

Hmm, I think the correct answers are D and A. You can't have a 'Chill Hub' without easy access to the highway, and a suitable building is kind of important too. Anything else would be a cold, hard fail.

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Veronique

1 year ago

C and E? Really? Who cares about obsolescent stock and product coding when you're building a new facility? This exam question is chilling me to the bone!

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Arlen

1 year ago

I disagree. B and D are the correct answers. Forecasting inventory levels is key for managing a cold chain, and accessibility to roads and highways is a must.

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Brande

11 months ago

True, having a proper product coding system can definitely streamline the process.

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Louis

11 months ago

But what about E? Availability of product coding system is also important for efficient operations.

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Shakira

11 months ago

I agree, having a suitable building and easy access to roads are crucial for a cold chain facility.

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Huey

11 months ago

I think A and D are the most important factors to consider.

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An

11 months ago

True, having accurate inventory forecasts can definitely help optimize operations.

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Selma

12 months ago

But what about B? Forecasting inventory levels is essential for managing a cold chain.

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Celeste

1 year ago

I agree, having the right building and easy access to roads are crucial for a cold chain facility.

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Sue

1 year ago

I think A and D are the most important factors to consider.

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Merilyn

1 year ago

I think B) Ease of objective forecasting on inventory level is important too. We need to be able to accurately predict our inventory needs.

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Yolando

1 year ago

D and A seem like the obvious choices here. You can't have a cold chain facility without easy access to major transportation routes, and the availability of a suitable building is crucial.

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