APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 4 Question 104 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 104
Topic #: 4

A large general hospital considers implementing a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to improve utilization of its surgical resources. The S&OP process:

Ashould focus on emergency treatments.

Bshould focus on planned treatments.

Cdoes not apply to this environment.

Dshould consider the total of all treatments.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Vinnie at Dec 08, 2024, 10:13 PM

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Kayleigh

1 months ago

Haha, option A? Really? Who thinks a hospital should only focus on emergencies for their operations planning? Definitely B or D.

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Evangelina

3 days ago

I think considering the total of all treatments would give a more comprehensive view of the hospital's needs.

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Alaine

13 days ago

I agree, focusing on planned treatments would definitely help with resource utilization.

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Ilda

1 months ago

C is definitely wrong. S&OP can definitely be applied to a hospital setting to improve efficiency.

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Ashley

21 days ago

C: Absolutely, implementing S&OP in a hospital can help optimize resources.

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Ashlyn

26 days ago

B: D) should consider the total of all treatments.

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Daren

29 days ago

A: B) should focus on planned treatments.

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Carma

2 months ago

I think emergency treatments should also be included in the S&OP process to address urgent needs.

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Ayesha

2 months ago

D seems like the best choice to me. The S&OP should consider the total of all treatments, not just emergency or planned ones.

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Sage

19 days ago

A: But wouldn't it be more efficient to consider the total of all treatments?

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Evan

22 days ago

C: I don't think the S&OP process applies to this environment.

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Lavera

1 months ago

B: I think focusing on planned treatments would be more beneficial for the hospital.

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Merilyn

1 months ago

A: I agree, D is the best choice. We need to consider all treatments in the S&OP process.

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Dean

2 months ago

I believe the S&OP process should consider the total of all treatments to ensure efficiency.

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Afton

2 months ago

I agree with Mari, focusing on planned treatments would help with resource utilization.

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Lasandra

2 months ago

I think option B is the correct answer. The S&OP process should focus on planned treatments to optimize resource utilization.

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Alise

1 months ago

It's important to have a balance between emergency and planned treatments in the S&OP process.

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Lanie

1 months ago

Emergency treatments are crucial too, so maybe a combination of A and B would be ideal.

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Leanna

2 months ago

I think option D is also important. Considering the total of all treatments can give a comprehensive view of resource needs.

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Kimi

2 months ago

I agree, option B makes the most sense. Planning ahead for treatments can help allocate resources efficiently.

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Mari

3 months ago

I think the S&OP process should focus on planned treatments.

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