APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 1 Question 97 Discussion

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Question #: 97
Topic #: 1

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Which process converts the sales and operations plan into gross labor hours, floor space, and machine hours?

AResource planning

BRough cut capacity planning

CCapacity requirements planning

DFinite load planning

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by Pearlene at Sep 13, 2024, 02:16 AM

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Isadora

1 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) Capacity requirements planning.

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Dexter

1 months ago

I'm going with C) Capacity requirements planning. Anything else would be a 'capacity' for disaster!

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Cherrie

11 days ago

I agree, it's important to convert the sales and operations plan accurately.

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Alecia

14 days ago

I think C) Capacity requirements planning is the way to go.

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Cordell

1 months ago

A) Resource planning? What is this, a choose-your-own-adventure book? Obviously, it's C) Capacity requirements planning.

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Emilio

1 months ago

D) Finite load planning? More like 'Infinite confusion planning' am I right? C) is the way to go.

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Meaghan

1 months ago

Hmm, I was leaning towards B) Rough cut capacity planning, but C) sounds more accurate. Gotta love these trick questions!

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Arletta

3 days ago

Definitely, it's always good to double check your answers.

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Marion

6 days ago

Yeah, these questions can be tricky sometimes.

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Ryan

18 days ago

I agree, it does sound more accurate than B) Rough cut capacity planning.

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Ronna

29 days ago

I think C) Capacity requirements planning is the right answer.

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Francoise

1 months ago

I agree with Jeannetta, rough cut capacity planning makes sense for converting the sales and operations plan.

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Teresita

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's C) Capacity requirements planning. That's the one that takes the sales and operations plan and translates it into the specific resources needed.

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Deeann

12 days ago

Rough cut capacity planning helps in identifying any potential capacity constraints early on in the planning process.

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Stephane

14 days ago

Resource planning is also crucial in ensuring that the necessary resources are available to meet the production requirements.

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Thurman

26 days ago

I agree, it's important to accurately determine the labor hours, floor space, and machine hours needed for production.

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Peggie

29 days ago

I think you're right, C) Capacity requirements planning does convert the sales and operations plan into specific resources.

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Jeannetta

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) Rough cut capacity planning.

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