IIA Exam IIA-ACCA Topic 1 Question 79 Discussion

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What is the most significant potential problem introduced by just-in-time inventory systems?

AThey require significant computer resources.

BThey are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

CThey require complicated materials-supply contracts.

DThey prevent manufacturers from scaling up or down to meet changing demands.

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Kati

4 months ago

D, definitely. Scaling up or down? How about scaling the entire operation to the dumpster when a part goes missing?

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Ula

2 months ago

B) They are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

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Darrin

2 months ago

D) They prevent manufacturers from scaling up or down to meet changing demands.

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Coletta

2 months ago

B) They are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

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Dell

2 months ago

B) They are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

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Edward

2 months ago

D) They prevent manufacturers from scaling up or down to meet changing demands.

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Daniel

3 months ago

B) They are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

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Mitsue

4 months ago

B is the way to go. A sneeze in China can give you a cold in the factory. Gotta watch out for those supply-chain disruptions.

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Arlette

3 months ago

I agree, supply-chain disruptions can really throw a wrench in the system.

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Arlette

4 months ago

B) They are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

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Michael

4 months ago

I see your point, Glenna. It's important for manufacturers to be able to adjust production levels quickly to meet customer demands.

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Glenna

4 months ago

But what about D) They prevent manufacturers from scaling up or down to meet changing demands? That could also be a major issue.

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Reuben

4 months ago

Just-in-time? More like just-in-trouble! Supply chains are as reliable as my grandma's shopping trips.

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Shannan

3 months ago

C) They require complicated materials-supply contracts.

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Leslee

4 months ago

Just-in-time inventory systems can be risky.

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Derrick

4 months ago

B) They prevent manufacturers from scaling up or down to meet changing demands.

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Maybelle

4 months ago

A) They are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

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Rebbeca

4 months ago

I agree with Fernanda, supply-chain disruptions can really impact the efficiency of just-in-time inventory systems.

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Fernanda

4 months ago

I think the most significant potential problem is B) They are susceptible to supply-chain disruptions.

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