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Question 51

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In the design and development of a manufacturing process, process engineers would most likely be responsible for decisions relating to:

lead times.

lead times.

production capacity.

production capacity.

product reliability.

product reliability.

routing sequences.

routing sequences.

Suggested answer: D
Explanation:

Process engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes, especially continuous ones such as the production of petrochemicals1. One of the decisions that process engineers would most likely make is the routing sequence, which is the order of operations or activities that are performed on a product or material as it moves through the production process2. The routing sequence affects the process performance, efficiency, quality, and cost, and it requires careful planning and analysis by the process engineers. Option A is not correct, because lead times are the time intervals between the initiation and completion of a process or a project3. Lead times are influenced by many factors, such as demand, capacity, inventory, scheduling, and supply chain management, and they are not solely determined by the process engineers. Option B is not correct, because production capacity is the maximum amount of output that a process or a system can produce within a given period of time4. Production capacity depends on the availability and utilization of resources, such as materials, labor, equipment, and facilities, and it is not only decided by the process engineers. Option C is not correct, because product reliability is the probability that a product will perform its intended function without failure for a specified period of time under specified conditions5. Product reliability is affected by many aspects, such as product design, quality control, testing, maintenance, and customer feedback, and it is not the sole responsibility of the process engineers.

Reference: 1 Process engineering - Wikipedia 6 2 Routing (production) - Wikipedia 7 3 Lead Time: Definition, Formula, and Examples 8 4 Production Capacity: Definition, Calculation, and Examples 9 5 Product Reliability: Definition, Measurement, and Improvement

asked 18/02/2025
Albert Hidalgo Bassons
49 questions

Question 52

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A company confirms a customer order based on available capacity and inventory, even though the current production plan does not cover the entire order quantity. This situation is an example of what type of order fulfillment policy?

Assemble-to-order (ATO)

Assemble-to-order (ATO)

Capable-to-promise (CTP)

Capable-to-promise (CTP)

Available-to-promise (ATP)

Available-to-promise (ATP)

Configure-to-order (CTO)

Configure-to-order (CTO)

Suggested answer: B
Explanation:

Capable-to-promise (CTP) is a type of order fulfillment policy that confirms a customer order based on the available capacity and inventory, as well as the current production plan and schedule. CTP calculates the earliest possible delivery date for a customer order, considering the existing demand and supply situation. CTP allows a company to accept an order that exceeds the current available inventory, as long as it can produce the remaining quantity within the customer's requested delivery time. CTP helps to improve customer service, reduce inventory costs, and increase production efficiency12.

Reference: 1 Capable to Promise (CTP) - Definition, Calculation, and Examples 3 2 CPIM Exam Reference - Association for Supply Chain Management

asked 18/02/2025
Tyler Evans
47 questions

Question 53

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Which of the following actions best supports a company's strategic focus on delivery speed to improve competitive advantage?

Maintaining high-capacity utilization

Maintaining high-capacity utilization

Developing flexible operations

Developing flexible operations

Cross-training workers

Cross-training workers

Implementing rapid process improvements

Implementing rapid process improvements

Suggested answer: B
Explanation:

Developing flexible operations best supports a company's strategic focus on delivery speed to improve competitive advantage. Delivery speed is the time it takes for a company to deliver its products or services to the customers after receiving an order. Delivery speed is a key factor in customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty, as well as a source of differentiation and value creation in the market1. Developing flexible operations means having the ability to adapt to changes in demand, supply, technology, and environment, and to respond quickly and efficiently to customer needs and expectations. Flexible operations can improve delivery speed by reducing lead times, increasing responsiveness, enhancing quality, and minimizing costs23.

Reference: 1 The Shipper's Competitive Advantage of Delivery Speed to Market 4 2 Operations Strategy, 4th ed., 2015, Slack, N., Lewis, M., ISBN: 978-0273776208 3 CPIM Exam Reference - Association for Supply Chain Management 1

asked 18/02/2025
Arun Samuel
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Question 54

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Which of the following capacity planning methods uses the master production schedule (MPS) as its primary input?

Resource planning

Resource planning

Rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP)

Rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP)

Finite loading

Finite loading

Input/output analysis

Input/output analysis

Suggested answer: B
Explanation:

Rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP) is a type of capacity planning method that uses the master production schedule (MPS) as its primary input. RCCP is a technique for checking the feasibility of the MPS by comparing the available capacity of critical resources (such as machines, labor, or materials) with the capacity required by the MPS. RCCP helps to identify and resolve any potential capacity problems or bottlenecks at an aggregate level, before committing to the MPS. RCCP can also be used to evaluate alternative MPS scenarios and to support the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process12.

Reference: 1 Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) - Definition, Example, and ... 3 2 CPIM Exam Reference - Association for Supply Chain Management

asked 18/02/2025
Venkataramanan R
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Question 55

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When the discrete available-to-promise (ATP) method is used, the master production receipt quantity is committed to:

any request for shipment prior to the planning time fence.

any request for shipment prior to the planning time fence.

any request for shipment prior to the demand time fence (DTF).

any request for shipment prior to the demand time fence (DTF).

requests only for shipment before the next master production schedule (MPS) receipt.

requests only for shipment before the next master production schedule (MPS) receipt.

requests only for shipment in the period of the receipt.

requests only for shipment in the period of the receipt.

Suggested answer: C
Explanation:

The discrete available-to-promise (ATP) method is a calculation based on the available-to-promise figure in the master schedule. For the first period, the ATP is the sum of the beginning inventory plus the MPS quantity minus backlog for all periods until the item is master scheduled again. For other periods, the quantity that is available for an item is based on the quantity available within an individual purchase. Therefore, the master production receipt quantity is committed to requests only for shipment before the next MPS receipt12.

Reference:

* 1: APICS CPIM Part 2 Exam Content Manual, Version 8.0, p. 29

* 2: NetSuite Applications Suite - Available to Promise Methods3

asked 18/02/2025
Said Jabri
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Question 56

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In which of the following phases of the product life cycle is product price most effective in influencing demand?

Introduction

Introduction

Growth

Growth

Maturity

Maturity

Decline

Decline

Suggested answer: A
Explanation:

Product price is most effective in influencing demand in the introduction phase of the product life cycle, when the product is new and unfamiliar to the market. In this phase, customers are not aware of the product's benefits, features, or quality, and may be reluctant to try it. Therefore, a lower price can help attract customers and stimulate demand, as well as deter potential competitors from entering the market. A lower price can also help the product gain market share and establish a loyal customer base. As the product moves to the growth, maturity, and decline phases, price becomes less effective in influencing demand, as other factors, such as product differentiation, quality, promotion, and customer satisfaction, become more important.

Reference:

* Product Life Cycle Explained: Stage and Examples

* The 6 Stages of the Product Life Cycle [+Examples]

* Product Life Cycle - Definition, Stages, Usage

asked 18/02/2025
ahmed kehli
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Question 57

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A company that uses concurrent engineering is likely to experience which of the following outcomes in the first period of a product's life cycle?

Fewer product design changes

Fewer product design changes

An increase in obsolete inventory

An increase in obsolete inventory

More accurate forecasting

More accurate forecasting

Conflicts between purchasing and engineering

Conflicts between purchasing and engineering

Suggested answer: A
Explanation:

Concurrent engineering is a method of designing and developing products in which the different stages run simultaneously, rather than consecutively. It decreases product development time and also the number of errors and rework. By involving all the relevant stakeholders, such as engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and purchasing, in the design process from the beginning, concurrent engineering reduces the need for product design changes later in the product life cycle.

Reference:

* APICS CPIM Part 2 Exam Content Manual, p. 15

* [APICS CPIM Learning System Version 8.0], Module 2, Section B, p. 2-17

asked 18/02/2025
Dirk Lamberts
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Question 58

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The primary purpose for engaging in cycle count activities is to:

eliminate the need for a traditional physical inventory count.

eliminate the need for a traditional physical inventory count.

more frequently reconcile the actual on-hand and system on-hand for items.

more frequently reconcile the actual on-hand and system on-hand for items.

smooth out the tasks of counting inventory throughout the fiscal year.

smooth out the tasks of counting inventory throughout the fiscal year.

improve material handling processes and reduce or eliminate errors.

improve material handling processes and reduce or eliminate errors.

Suggested answer: B
Explanation:

Cycle count is an inventory management technique that involves counting a subset of inventory items on a regular basis, usually based on some sampling criteria1. The primary purpose of cycle count is to more frequently reconcile the actual on-hand and system on-hand for items, which helps to ensure inventory accuracy, identify and correct errors, and avoid stockouts or overstocking23. Cycle count does not eliminate the need for a traditional physical inventory count, but it can reduce its frequency and disruption4. Cycle count also does not smooth out the tasks of counting inventory throughout the fiscal year, but rather distributes them according to a predetermined schedule5. Cycle count may indirectly improve material handling processes and reduce or eliminate errors, but this is not its primary purpose.

Reference:

* What is cycle count in inventory management?

* Inventory Cycle Counting 101: Best Practices & Benefits

* Understanding The Cycle Count In Inventory Management

* What is Inventory Cycle Counting?: A 2023 Guide

* Cycle Count: Everything A Warehouse Manager Should Know

* [CPIM Part 2 Exam Content Manual], p. 40

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Tiro malope
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Question 59

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Which of the following inventory management techniques is most responsive to changes in demand levels?

Two-bin system

Two-bin system

Periodic review system

Periodic review system

Cycle counting

Cycle counting

ABC classification

ABC classification

Suggested answer: B
Explanation:

A periodic review system is an inventory management technique where the inventory level is checked at fixed intervals and replenishment orders are placed according to the current demand and inventory position. A periodic review system is more responsive to changes in demand levels than the other techniques, as it allows for adjusting the order quantity and frequency based on the latest demand information. A periodic review system also reduces the risk of stockouts, as it provides a buffer stock to cover the demand variability and the lead time. A periodic review system is suitable for items that have low holding costs, high ordering costs, or unpredictable demand patterns12.

Reference: Periodic Review System - Inventory Management - MBA Knowledge Base, Inventory Management: How to Organize and Plan Effectively - G2

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Tr Skumar
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Question 60

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We have observed the inventory system does not handle plastic parts well.' What should be added to the problem statement to make it more useful?

Measurements that help describe the problem

Measurements that help describe the problem

Guidance to which problem-solving tools should be used

Guidance to which problem-solving tools should be used

Criteria for selecting the improvement team

Criteria for selecting the improvement team

Description of who is responsible for the problem

Description of who is responsible for the problem

Suggested answer: A
Explanation:

A problem statement is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be improved upon. It identifies the gap between the current state and the desired state of a process or a system. A good problem statement should include measurements that help describe the problem, such as the magnitude, frequency, location, and impact of the problem. These measurements can help quantify the problem and provide a baseline for improvement. The other options are not essential for a problem statement, but rather for the subsequent steps of problem-solving, such as selecting tools, forming teams, and assigning responsibilities.

Reference:

* [CPIM Part 2 - Section B - Topic 1 - Quality and Continuous Improvement]

* How to Write a Problem Statement

asked 18/02/2025
Massimo Magliocca
41 questions
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