APICS CPIM-MPR - Certified in Production and Inventory Management - Master Planning of Resources Exam
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Total 105 questions
Question #1 (Topic: )
Which of the following would typically be a consideration in a distribution requirements
planning (DRP) environment?
planning (DRP) environment?
A. Where to carry safety stock
B. How to monitor forecast error at central warehouse
C. Whether to use safety lead time or safety stock
D. Whether to aggregate distribution forecasts
Answer: A
Question #2 (Topic: )
The most appropriate approach for developing forecasts for strategic business planning is:
A. customer inputs.
B. quantitative statistical methods.
C. economic growth models.
D. casual analysis.
Answer: C
Question #3 (Topic: )
Key linkages managed by distribution requirements planning within the supply chain
include links to:
include links to:
A. forecasted demand and material requirements planning.
B. logistics systems and demand management.
C. customers only.
D. vendors only.
Answer: B
Question #4 (Topic: )
Which of the following items is required for making realistic customer promises?
A. Feasible master schedules
B. Procedures for managing abnormal demand
C. Finished-goods safety stock
D. A sales and operations planning process
Answer: A
Question #5 (Topic: )
A key benefit of an effective sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is that it
provides a:
provides a:
A. direct and consistent dialogue between operations and senior management.
B. means to evaluate the feasibility of business plans.
C. procedure for defining product family priorities.
D. statement of production required to meet unconstrained demand.
Answer: A
