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CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 1 Discussion

Which of the following capacity planning strategies is the least conservative?
A) Lead strategy
B) Lag strategy
C) Incremental strategy
D) Demand smoothing

CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M9 exam
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Topic #: 1
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Which of the following capacity planning strategies is the least conservative?

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Suggested Answer: A

Lead strategy is the least conservative as it increases capacity before demand is proven, making it risky but proactive.

Lag strategy (B) waits for demand to exceed capacity before expanding.

Incremental strategy (C) expands gradually over time.

Demand smoothing (D) focuses on managing demand fluctuations, not increasing capacity.

(LO 1.3, See p.54-55)


by Jacquelyne at Mar 08, 2025, 02:22 AM

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Martha
9 months ago
Incremental strategy is also pretty safe, but lead is bolder.
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Leatha
9 months ago
Lag strategy is more cautious, right?
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Delsie
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems a bit off.
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Joaquin
10 months ago
I agree, lead strategy takes more risks!
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Joesph
10 months ago
Lead strategy is definitely the least conservative.
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Blythe
10 months ago
I feel like demand smoothing might be the least conservative option, but I need to double-check how it compares to the lead strategy.
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Renea
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the incremental strategy; it seems less aggressive than the lead strategy, but I can't recall if it's considered conservative or not.
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Rebecka
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the lag strategy is more conservative because it waits for demand to increase before making changes.
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Gabriele
11 months ago
I think the lead strategy is the least conservative since it involves anticipating demand and acting before it's necessary, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Lilli
11 months ago
Okay, let me walk through this step-by-step. The lead strategy is the most conservative, the lag strategy is the least conservative, and the incremental and demand smoothing strategies fall somewhere in the middle. I'll go with B, the lag strategy.
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Shantell
11 months ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The lag strategy is the least conservative since it waits to add capacity until demand has already increased.
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Fannie
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll need to review my notes on capacity planning to make sure I understand the key differences between the strategies.
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Adrianna
11 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'll need to think through the differences between the capacity planning strategies to determine which is the least conservative.
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Emeline
1 year ago
I see your point, Chun. The lead strategy may be more risky but it can also lead to higher customer satisfaction.
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Patria
1 year ago
A) Lead strategy is the way to go. It's like being a superhero, always one step ahead of the game.
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Chun
1 year ago
I believe the lead strategy is the least conservative, as it involves increasing capacity before demand actually increases.
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Jeff
1 year ago
D) Demand smoothing looks the least conservative to me. It's like trying to predict the weather - never a dull moment!
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Moira
1 year ago
I agree with Nohemi, the lag strategy involves waiting until the last minute to make capacity adjustments.
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Alfred
1 year ago
B) Lag strategy seems like the least conservative approach. It's like waiting for the fire to start before grabbing the extinguisher.
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Diego
1 year ago
C) Incremental strategy allows for gradual adjustments based on demand changes.
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Mabel
1 year ago
B) Lag strategy may seem risky, but it can help avoid unnecessary costs.
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Dong
1 year ago
A) Lead strategy is more proactive, but can lead to excess inventory.
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Nohemi
1 year ago
I think the least conservative strategy is the lag strategy.
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