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CIPS Exam L4M7 Topic 11 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam
Question #: 52
Topic #: 11
[All L4M7 Questions]

Which of the following are objectives of Just-in-Time (JIT) in the control of inventory? Select TWO that apply.

To reduce the possible effect of stockout situations by increasing the level of buffer stocks

To have sufficient safety stock to cover shortages due to the extension of lead time

To ensure that products are free from defects and meet the quality expectations of the customer

To reduce work-in-progress, finished goods, and sub-assembly inventories to zero

To ensure that the cost of holding inventory is directly proportional to the value of the inventory

A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 4 and 5 only

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Suggested Answer:

Just-in-Time (JIT) aims to:

Improve quality by ensuring defect-free products that meet customer expectations.

Reduce inventory levels: The JIT approach minimizes holding costs by producing and delivering goods as needed.

Whole-life asset management values JIT for optimizing inventory control, reducing waste, and enhancing quality while keeping storage costs minimal.


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Long
20 days ago
I'm torn between the safety stock and the cost of holding inventory. Tough balance to strike, but that's the real challenge of JIT, isn't it?
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Corinne
6 days ago
I agree, finding the right balance is key in JIT
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Burma
11 days ago
A. 1 and 2 only
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Yolande
24 days ago
Quality and reducing work-in-progress seem like the real priorities here. Get it right the first time, and keep things moving smoothly.
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Alaine
6 days ago
So, the answer would be D. 4 and 5 only.
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Leontine
7 days ago
I think the objectives are to reduce work-in-progress and ensure products meet quality expectations.
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Malcolm
1 months ago
I believe the correct answer is D, which includes reducing inventories to zero and ensuring inventory holding costs are proportional to value.
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Devora
1 months ago
I agree with you, Major. Having zero inventories can help in reducing waste and improving efficiency.
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Daron
1 months ago
Hmm, reducing inventory to zero? That's a bold move, but I'm not sure it's realistic. Gotta have some backup, you know?
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Cory
4 days ago
Irma: Yeah, that makes sense. It's all about finding the right balance.
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Herschel
6 days ago
User 3: I think the objectives are more about efficiency than complete elimination of inventory.
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Irma
12 days ago
User 2: Definitely, you need some buffer stocks just in case.
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Freeman
27 days ago
User 1: I agree, having zero inventory seems risky.
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Major
1 months ago
I think the objectives of JIT are to reduce work-in-progress and finished goods inventories to zero.
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