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CPIM VIP Certification Practice Exam
CPIM — The CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) is issued by ASCM (formerly APICS) and consists of two computer-based exams (Part 1 and Part 2), each with 150 questions (including 30 unscored pretest items), a 3.5-hour time limit per part, and a scaled passing score of 300 out of 500; this practice set mirrors the combined content domains of both parts.
32
Questions
210m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 32👑 VIP
A manufacturer of seasonal lawn equipment is reviewing its aggregate production plan for the next 12 months. Demand peaks sharply in spring, drops to near zero in late fall, and the company employs 80 full-time production workers. Management wants to keep the workforce stable while minimizing inventory holding costs. Which aggregate planning strategy BEST describes this approach, and what is its primary trade-off? A) Chase strategy — workforce levels fluctuate with demand, minimizing inventory but increasing hiring/layoff costs B) Level strategy — production rate stays constant, building inventory during low-demand periods at the cost of higher holding expenses C) Mixed strategy — combines overtime and subcontracting, eliminating inventory buildup entirely D) Demand management strategy — uses pricing and promotions to shift demand to off-peak periods, removing the need for any inventory
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