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APICS Exam CPIM-Part-2 Topic 4 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-Part-2 exam
Question #: 31
Topic #: 4
[All CPIM-Part-2 Questions]

"We have observed the inventory system does not handle plastic parts well." What should be added to the problem statement to make it more useful?

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Suggested Answer: A

Measurements are quantitative or qualitative data that indicate the magnitude, frequency, or impact of the problem. Measurements help to define the problem clearly, objectively, and specifically, as well as to establish a baseline for improvement. Therefore, what should be added to the problem statement to make it more useful is measurements that help describe the problem. For example, a more useful problem statement could be ''We have observed that the inventory system causes 15% of plastic parts to be damaged or misplaced every month, resulting in $10,000 of additional costs and 5% of customer complaints.''


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Jacquelyne
1 months ago
Ha, I bet the plastic parts are just so slippery, they keep falling through the cracks! Option A all the way.
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Mariann
1 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure guidance on problem-solving tools is necessary here. The focus should be on clearly defining the problem first.
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Armanda
8 days ago
C) Criteria for selecting the improvement team
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Hillary
14 days ago
B) Guidance to which problem-solving tools should be used
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Deonna
26 days ago
A) Measurements that help describe the problem
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Kaycee
1 months ago
I agree, option A is the way to go. Quantifying the problem will help us identify the root cause and develop an effective solution.
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Cherilyn
1 days ago
Option A) Measurements that help describe the problem
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Katlyn
5 days ago
Agreed. It's important to have data to back up our observations and make informed decisions.
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Antione
13 days ago
Option A) Measurements that help describe the problem
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Jody
19 days ago
That's a good point. Having specific measurements will definitely give us a clearer picture of the issue.
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Mila
21 days ago
Option A) Measurements that help describe the problem
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Ailene
1 months ago
I agree, having specific measurements will help us understand the extent of the issue.
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Ora
2 months ago
We should add measurements to describe the problem.
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Julianna
2 months ago
Adding measurements to describe the problem would definitely make it more useful. We need concrete data to understand the scope and severity of the issue.
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Destiny
30 days ago
C) Criteria for selecting the improvement team
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Hobert
1 months ago
Adding measurements to describe the problem would definitely make it more useful. We need concrete data to understand the scope and severity of the issue.
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Rueben
1 months ago
B) Guidance to which problem-solving tools should be used
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Silvana
1 months ago
A) Measurements that help describe the problem
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