APICS Exam CPIM-ECO Topic 1 Question 90 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-ECO exam

Question #: 90
Topic #: 1

Which of the following approaches provides the reliability necessary to support a tightly integrated manufacturing operation?

APreventive maintenance

BGroup technology

CA kanban system

DComputer-integrated manufacturing

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Suggested Answer: C

by Jeannetta at Jun 21, 2024, 06:37 PM

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Tracie

9 months ago

This is a trick question - the real answer is 'a case of the Mondays'. Mixed-model scheduling? More like mixed-up scheduling if you ask me!

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Ora

8 months ago

D) Increased forecast accuracy

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Lea

8 months ago

C) Lower finished goods inventory

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Mitsue

8 months ago

A) Improved efficiency

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Katina

8 months ago

D) Increased forecast accuracy

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Tequila

8 months ago

C) Lower finished goods inventory

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Elina

8 months ago

A) Improved efficiency

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Louvenia

10 months ago

I think increased forecast accuracy is also a benefit, as you can adjust production based on demand for each model.

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Lyda

10 months ago

Wait, is the answer 'all of the above'? I mean, who doesn't love efficiency, lower inventory, and better forecasting? Sign me up!

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Karol

8 months ago

It's a no-brainer, sign me up for that!

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Gilbert

9 months ago

Wait, is the answer 'all of the above'? I mean, who doesn't love efficiency, lower inventory, and better forecasting? Sign me up!

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Lavonna

9 months ago

D) Increased forecast accuracy

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Maira

9 months ago

I agree, mixed-model scheduling sounds like a great idea.

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Arminda

9 months ago

C) Lower finished goods inventory

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Dorinda

9 months ago

B) Less headcount required

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Denae

9 months ago

A) Improved efficiency

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Alishia

9 months ago

Definitely! Who wouldn't want improved efficiency and lower inventory?

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Chantell

9 months ago

I think the answer is 'all of the above'.

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Carman

10 months ago

I believe it also leads to lower finished goods inventory, as you can produce smaller batches of each model.

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Genevive

10 months ago

I agree with Micheal, having different models in production at the same time can help optimize resources.

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Micheal

10 months ago

I think mixed-model scheduling results in improved efficiency.

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Felicia

10 months ago

B. Less headcount required sounds about right. Mixed-model scheduling means you can do more with fewer people.

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Lenny

10 months ago

D. Increased forecast accuracy has to be the answer. Mixed-model scheduling allows for better demand planning and forecasting.

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Sheridan

10 months ago

I think the answer is C. Lower finished goods inventory. Mixed-model scheduling helps reduce inventory by producing just what's needed.

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Lonna

10 months ago

It also helps improve efficiency and increase forecast accuracy.

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Deane

10 months ago

Yes, that's correct. Mixed-model scheduling helps reduce inventory by producing just what's needed.

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Alisha

10 months ago

I think the answer is C. Lower finished goods inventory.

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