CPIM Supply Planning and Management 2

Question 1

Which planning horizon characteristic best distinguishes a master production schedule (MPS) from a long-range production plan?

Accepted Answer

MPS is stated in specific end items; long-range uses product families

Answer

The MPS is expressed in specific end items over a shorter horizon, while long-range plans use product families or aggregate units.

Question 2

A company notices its planned orders are frequently being expedited due to demand spikes. Which MRP parameter adjustment would best reduce this problem?

Accepted Answer

Increase safety stock levels

Answer

Increasing safety stock absorbs demand variability and reduces the need to expedite orders when unexpected spikes occur.

Question 3

In supply chain management, 'postponement' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Deferring product differentiation to the latest possible point in the supply chain

Answer

Postponement delays customization or differentiation activities until demand is more certain, reducing finished goods inventory risk.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a 'rough-cut capacity plan' (RCCP)?

Accepted Answer

To verify that the MPS is achievable given key resource constraints

Answer

RCCP checks that critical or bottleneck resources can support the MPS before detailed scheduling begins.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'available-to-promise' (ATP) functionality?

Accepted Answer

The uncommitted portion of inventory and planned production that can be promised to customers

Answer

ATP identifies how much inventory or planned supply is uncommitted and can be allocated to new customer orders.

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

CPIM Supply Planning and Management 2