APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 1 Question 111 Discussion

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Question #: 111
Topic #: 1

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Rough-cut capacity planning is best used to:

Aassess the load on a work center.

Bevaluate the master production schedule.

Cestablish order priorities.

Ddetermine labor requirements.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lezlie at Apr 30, 2025, 04:14 PM

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Reita

8 days ago

I think evaluating the master production schedule is also important, as it ensures alignment with production capacity.

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Twana

14 days ago

Rough-cut, rough-cut, what's the difference? I just hope they don't ask about fine-cut capacity planning - that's where I get a little roughed up.

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Crista

18 days ago

I believe it can also be used to determine labor requirements, as it helps in planning resource allocation.

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Kris

20 days ago

This is a tough one, but I'm going with option C. Establishing order priorities is crucial, and rough-cut capacity planning can help with that.

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Ernie

29 days ago

I agree with Annalee, it helps in understanding the capacity constraints of a work center.

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Georgene

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Evaluating the master production schedule also seems like a valid use of rough-cut capacity planning. Option B gets my vote.

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Vincent

5 days ago

I think assessing the load on a work center is the main purpose of rough-cut capacity planning.

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Quiana

1 months ago

Option D is the way to go. Determining labor requirements is the whole point of rough-cut capacity planning.

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Glendora

9 days ago

Yes, determining labor requirements is crucial for planning production.

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Tabetha

18 days ago

Option D is definitely important in rough-cut capacity planning.

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Annalee

1 months ago

I think rough-cut capacity planning is best used to assess the load on a work center.

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Angella

2 months ago

I think option A is the best answer. Rough-cut capacity planning is perfect for assessing the load on a work center.

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Pearly

5 days ago

I see your point, but I still believe option A is the best choice for rough-cut capacity planning.

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Jaclyn

7 days ago

I think option D might also be important, as rough-cut capacity planning can help determine labor requirements.

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Lynelle

1 months ago

I agree, option A is the most suitable for assessing the load on a work center.

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