APICS Exam CLTD Topic 7 Question 65 Discussion

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Question #: 65
Topic #: 7

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A planning process specifically designed to balance demand and supply within an organization and arrive at a consensus forecast is known as:

Aadvanced planning and scheduling (APS).

Bcollaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR).

Csales and operations planning (S&OP).

Ddistribution requirements planning (DRP).

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Suggested Answer: C

by Justine at Oct 09, 2023, 05:58 AM

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Martina

29 days ago

Haha, I bet the answer is C. S&OP - it's the classic 'buzzword bingo' answer for these kinds of questions!

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Alesia

2 days ago

I'm leaning towards APS, it seems like a more advanced process.

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Dierdre

9 days ago

I'm not so sure, I think it could also be CPFR.

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Marshall

13 days ago

I think you might be right, S&OP does sound like the classic answer.

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Renay

30 days ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe A? Advanced planning and scheduling does seem relevant for this kind of planning process.

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Wayne

10 days ago

User 3: I'm not sure, but I think D) distribution requirements planning (DRP) could also be a possibility.

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Tamra

11 days ago

User 2: I agree, that does sound like the right answer.

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Yen

15 days ago

User 1: I think it might be C) sales and operations planning (S&OP).

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Lynelle

2 months ago

B. Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) sounds like the right answer to me. It's all about coordination between partners.

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Linwood

1 months ago

I think CPFR is the best choice for balancing demand and supply within an organization.

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Annett

1 months ago

I agree, CPFR is all about working together with partners to balance demand and supply.

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Theodora

2 months ago

I think the answer is C. Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a well-known process for balancing demand and supply.

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Janna

19 days ago

I see, DRP is also a valid option for planning distribution requirements.

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Celia

1 months ago

Actually, it's APS, which focuses on scheduling to balance demand and supply.

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Ardella

1 months ago

I think it might be CPFR, that involves collaboration in planning and forecasting.

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Valentin

1 months ago

I agree, S&OP is a great way to balance demand and supply.

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Whitley

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) distribution requirements planning (DRP) could also be a valid option. It focuses on managing inventory levels.

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Gertude

2 months ago

I agree with Kallie. S&OP involves all departments working together to create a consensus forecast.

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Kallie

2 months ago

I think the answer is C) sales and operations planning (S&OP). It makes sense to balance demand and supply.

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