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CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 1 Discussion

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

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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
3 months ago
Incremental strategy is also pretty safe, but lead is bolder.
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Leatha
3 months ago
Lag strategy is more cautious, right?
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Delsie
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems a bit off.
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Joaquin
4 months ago
I agree, lead strategy takes more risks!
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Joesph
4 months ago
Lead strategy is definitely the least conservative.
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Blythe
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months ago
I believe the lead strategy is the least conservative, as it involves increasing capacity before demand actually increases.
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Jeff
11 months 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
11 months ago
I agree with Nohemi, the lag strategy involves waiting until the last minute to make capacity adjustments.
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Alfred
11 months 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
10 months ago
C) Incremental strategy allows for gradual adjustments based on demand changes.
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Mabel
11 months ago
B) Lag strategy may seem risky, but it can help avoid unnecessary costs.
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Dong
11 months ago
A) Lead strategy is more proactive, but can lead to excess inventory.
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Nohemi
11 months ago
I think the least conservative strategy is the lag strategy.
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