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APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 4 Question 95 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam
Question #: 95
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following tradeoffs should be considered to improve the performance of a distribution network?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Florinda at Aug 24, 2024, 07:44 PM

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Francisca
1 months ago
If I had a dollar for every time I had to balance inventory and customer service, I'd be a millionaire. D is the way to go, folks.
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Trinidad
15 days ago
I see your point, but C is also crucial for improving profit and reducing obsolete inventory.
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Glendora
21 days ago
That's true, but increasing inventory turns with option B could also be beneficial in the long run.
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Amira
23 days ago
But what about A? Full truckload shipments could also help reduce costs and improve customer service.
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Ma
26 days ago
I agree, D is definitely important for balancing fill rate and inventory turns.
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Milly
2 months ago
Is it just me, or does this question sound like a bad game of Tetris? Gotta fit all those tradeoffs together!
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Tyra
30 days ago
C) Improve profit but decrease inventory by not scrapping obsolete product
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Leota
1 months ago
B) Increase inventory turns but decrease costs by shipping more frequently
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Natalie
1 months ago
A) Reduce cost but improve customer service by using full truckload or carload shipments
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Golda
2 months ago
D is the correct answer. Who wants to deal with angry customers because of low fill rates? Safety stock is the way to go.
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Rosalyn
2 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. D sounds good, but C also makes sense. Improving profit by not scrapping obsolete product could be a smart move.
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Vashti
20 days ago
Maybe a combination of both D and C could work best for the distribution network.
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Grover
27 days ago
True, it's a tough decision. Both options have their benefits.
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Elli
1 months ago
But C is also important. Not scrapping obsolete product can increase profit.
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Anika
1 months ago
I think D is a good option. Adding safety stock can help improve fill rate.
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Micah
2 months ago
I think option B strikes a good balance between inventory turns and costs.
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Dominga
2 months ago
But adding safety stock can increase costs in the long run.
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Jess
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe option D is more beneficial.
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Micah
2 months ago
B is the way to go! Increasing inventory turns and decreasing costs by shipping more frequently is a win-win.
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Gabriele
1 months ago
Definitely, shipping more frequently can help with that.
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Fredric
2 months ago
I agree, increasing inventory turns is key to improving performance.
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Yen
2 months ago
I think the answer is D. Improving fill rate by adding safety stock is a great way to balance customer service and inventory costs.
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Mari
1 months ago
Yes, but it's a tradeoff to consider for better customer service.
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Aleshia
2 months ago
But what about A? Reducing cost while improving customer service also seems like a good tradeoff.
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Johnna
2 months ago
I agree, D seems like the best option to balance customer service and inventory costs.
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Lina
2 months ago
But wouldn't that decrease inventory turns?
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Huey
2 months ago
I agree, adding safety stock can help improve fill rate.
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Dominga
2 months ago
I think option A is the best tradeoff.
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