APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 2 Question 76 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 76
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following tools is used to accommodate forecast errors when developing the master production schedule?

ASafety stock

BPlanning time fence

CFirm planned orders

DAvailable-to-promise

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Suggested Answer: D

by Elke at Oct 18, 2023, 01:38 AM

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Lakeesha

5 hours ago

Haha, I bet the person who wrote this question is a real planning expert. Definitely going with B) Planning time fence.

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Sharee

1 days ago

I was a bit confused at first, but now I'm pretty sure the correct answer is B) Planning time fence. It's a key tool for handling forecast uncertainties.

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Kaycee

10 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Available-to-promise.

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Shaun

12 days ago

I agree with Reuben, safety stock helps in accommodating forecast errors.

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Cary

14 days ago

I think the answer is B) Planning time fence. It's used to deal with forecast errors in the master production schedule.

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Reuben

16 days ago

I think the answer is A) Safety stock.

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