APICS CPIM-MPR - Certified in Production and Inventory Management - Master Planning of Resources Exam

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Which of the following would typically be a consideration in a distribution requirements 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

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

Key linkages managed by distribution requirements planning within the supply chain include links to:

  • A. forecasted demand and material requirements planning.
  • B. logistics systems and demand management.
  • C. customers only.
  • D. vendors only.


Answer : B

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

A key benefit of an effective sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is that it 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

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