APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 4 Question 94 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 94
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 Esteban at Aug 07, 2024, 10:51 PM

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Lisha

5 months ago

D, because hospitals are like the emergency room of the business world. You gotta be ready for anything!

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Artie

4 months ago

A: Definitely, we can't just focus on one type of treatment in a hospital setting.

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Jolene

4 months ago

B: I agree, we need to consider all treatments to improve resource utilization.

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Karon

5 months ago

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

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Tonette

5 months ago

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

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Brittni

5 months ago

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

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Shasta

5 months ago

I'm a surgeon, and I can tell you that B is the way to go. We need to plan our schedules, not just handle emergencies.

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Isaiah

5 months ago

I agree with Carmela. It makes sense to prioritize planned treatments to improve resource utilization.

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Launa

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm going to go with D, because hospitals need to look at the big picture.

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Lonna

4 months ago

Gerald: Definitely, looking at the big picture is key for hospitals to operate efficiently.

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Kayleigh

4 months ago

Yeah, it's important to consider both emergency and planned treatments in the S&OP process.

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Gerald

4 months ago

I agree, focusing on the total of all treatments will help with resource utilization.

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Verda

4 months ago

I think D is the best option, considering all treatments is important for planning.

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Tyra

5 months ago

B is the obvious choice. Hospitals need to plan for their scheduled surgeries, not just react to emergencies.

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Gerald

5 months ago

B) is the obvious choice. Hospitals need to plan for their scheduled surgeries, not just react to emergencies.

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Matt

5 months ago

A) should focus on planned treatments.

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Winfred

5 months ago

C is the way to go. S&OP doesn't really apply to a hospital environment, it's more for manufacturing and distribution.

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Carmela

5 months ago

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

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Mozell

5 months ago

D seems like the right answer to me. The S&OP process should consider the total of all treatments, both emergency and planned.

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Yasuko

6 months ago

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

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Ceola

5 months ago

Emergency treatments are important too, but focusing on planned treatments can help with long-term resource planning.

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Louann

5 months ago

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

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Michael

5 months ago

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

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