APICS CPIM-8.0 Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) Online Training

Question #31

During the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, which of the following tasks is the primary responsibility of the functional representatives on the supply planning team?

A . Identifying reasons why the demand plan is not realistic
B . Communicating when an event will prevent meeting the supply plan
C . Ensuring that the functional objectives are considered when developing the plans
D . Understanding how to use the plan to improve functional performance

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Question #32

Global outsourcing and shared suppliers serving an industry are drivers of which category of risk?

A . Supply disruptions
B . Forecast inaccuracy
C . Procurement problems
D . Loss of intellectual property

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Question #33

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

A . eliminate the need for a traditional physical inventory count.
B . more frequently reconcile the actual on-hand and system on-hand for items.
C . smooth out the tasks of counting inventory throughout the fiscal year.
D . improve material handling processes and reduce or eliminate errors.

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Question #34

An order winner during the growth stage of a product’s life cycle is:

A . variety.
B . availability.
C . dependability.
D . price.

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Question #35

Which of the following items does the master scheduler have the authority to change in the master scheduling process?

A . Product mix
B . Aggregate volume
C . Engineering change effectivity date
D . Customer order quantities

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Correct Answer: A
A

Explanation:

The master scheduler has the authority to change the product mix in the master scheduling process. The product mix is the combination and proportion of different products or product families that the company offers to its customers. The master scheduler can adjust the product mix based on the customer demand, the production capacity, the inventory levels, and the strategic objectives of the company. The master scheduler can also use the product mix to balance the demand and supply, to optimize the resource utilization, and to maximize the profitability. The other options are not correct, as they are items that the master scheduler does not have the authority to change in the master scheduling process, but rather inputs or constraints that the master scheduler has to follow or consider:

Aggregate volume is the total quantity of products or product families that the company plans to produce and deliver in a given period. Aggregate volume is determined by the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, which involves the senior management and the functional managers of the company. The master scheduler has to align the master production schedule (MPS) with the aggregate volume, and cannot change it without the approval of the S&OP team.

Engineering change effectivity date is the date when a change in the design or specification of a product or a component becomes effective. Engineering change effectivity date is determined by the engineering department, which is responsible for the product development and innovation. The master scheduler has to incorporate the engineering change effectivity date into the MPS, and cannot change it without the approval of the engineering department.

Customer order quantities are the amounts of products or product families that the customers order from the company. Customer order quantities are determined by the market demand and the customer preferences. The master scheduler has to satisfy the customer order quantities as much as possible, and cannot change them without the approval of the customers or the sales and marketing department.

References:

[CPIM Part 2 – Section A – Topic 1 – Sales and Operations Planning]

Master Production Schedule (MPS)

Product Mix

Aggregate Planning

Engineering Change Management

Customer Order Management

Question #36

Which of the following prioritization rules will have the greatest impact In reducing the number of orders In queue?

A . Critical ratio
B . Shortest processing time
C . Fewest operations remaining
D . First come, first served

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Question #37

What priority control technique is most appropriate for a firm using a cellular production system?

A . Shortest processing time (SPT) rule
B . Distribution requirements planning (DRP)
C . Pull production activity control (PAC)
D . Push production activity control (PAC)

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Question #38

Which of the following circumstances would cause a move from acceptance sampling to 100% inspection?

A . History shows that the quality level has been stable from lot to lot.
B . The company uses one of its qualified suppliers.
C . Downstream operators encounter recurring defects.
D . The percent of defects is expected to be greater than 5%.

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Question #39

Which of the following systems would be the most cost-efficient for inventory management of a low value item?

A . Order point
B . Material requirements planning (MRP)
C . Periodic review
D . Economic order quantity (EOQ)

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Question #40

The costs provided in the table below are associated with buying a quantity larger than immediately needed.

What Is the total landed cost based on this table?

Cost CategoryCost

Custom fees$125

Freight$700

Warehouse rent$200

Matenal cost$500

A . $825
B . $1,325
C . $1,400
D . $1,525

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