APICS Exam CPIM-ECO Topic 2 Question 93 Discussion

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 2

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Standard costing systems may encourage production managers to do which of the following activities?

AConcentrate on easy orders to maintain high productivity ratios.

BImplement Theory of Constraints.

CImplement lean production systems to reduce cycle times.

DBuild finished-goods inventory to net requirements.

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by Meaghan at Jul 17, 2024, 12:04 AM

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Anika

5 months ago

Option A sounds like a great way to get fired. Concentrating on easy orders? What is this, amateur hour?

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Anisha

4 months ago

Option A sounds like a great way to get fired. Concentrating on easy orders? What is this, amateur hour?

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Breana

4 months ago

C) Implement lean production systems to reduce cycle times.

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Shannon

4 months ago

B) Implement Theory of Constraints.

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Amie

5 months ago

A) Concentrate on easy orders to maintain high productivity ratios.

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Olene

5 months ago

D, duh. Building up that finished-goods inventory is the secret to success. Gotta have those products ready to ship at all times, am I right?

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Golda

5 months ago

B is the obvious choice. The Theory of Constraints is the key to unlocking maximum productivity. Screw the other options, I'm all about constraints!

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Paris

5 months ago

Yeah, it's all about maximizing efficiency and output.

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Pamella

5 months ago

I agree, focusing on Theory of Constraints is crucial for productivity.

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Wilson

5 months ago

I'd go with C. Lean production systems are the way of the future. Reduces cycle times and boosts efficiency - what's not to love?

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Shaunna

4 months ago

Concentrating on easy orders to maintain high productivity ratios seems like a good strategy too.

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Vivan

4 months ago

I think implementing Theory of Constraints could also be beneficial.

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Apolonia

5 months ago

I agree, lean production systems are definitely the way to go.

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Virgina

6 months ago

I see your point, but I think building finished-goods inventory to net requirements could also be a strategy encouraged by standard costing systems.

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Rosalia

6 months ago

I disagree, I believe they may also implement lean production systems to reduce cycle times.

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Xochitl

6 months ago

Option A is clearly the way to go. Who needs those pesky difficult orders anyway? Productivity ratios are all that matter!

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Rosalind

6 months ago

B) Implement Theory of Constraints.

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Salley

6 months ago

A) Concentrate on easy orders to maintain high productivity ratios.

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Chanel

6 months ago

I think standard costing systems may encourage production managers to concentrate on easy orders to maintain high productivity ratios.

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