CPIM Supply Planning and Management 4

Question 1

Which metric best measures supply planning execution effectiveness in terms of meeting the production schedule?

Accepted Answer

Master schedule adherence (MSA)

Answer

Master schedule adherence measures the percentage of planned MPS quantities actually completed on time, directly reflecting planning execution quality.

Question 2

In supply planning, 'demand time fence' (DTF) refers to the period during which:

Accepted Answer

Only customer orders are used to drive the MPS, with forecast ignored

Answer

Within the demand time fence, actual customer orders replace forecast in the MPS calculation because demand is considered firm.

Question 3

A company is evaluating whether to produce a component in-house or outsource it. Which factor most strongly favors in-house production?

Accepted Answer

The component uses the same equipment as other high-volume products

Answer

When a component leverages existing equipment and skills used for core products, in-house production maximizes capacity utilization and reduces unit cost.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between 'net requirements' and 'gross requirements' in MRP?

Accepted Answer

Net requirements = Gross requirements - On-hand inventory - Scheduled receipts

Answer

Net requirements are calculated by subtracting available inventory (on-hand plus scheduled receipts) from gross requirements to determine what must be ordered.

Question 5

A supply planner is reviewing a part with an 8-week cumulative lead time and high demand variability. Which action would most effectively reduce supply risk for this item?

Accepted Answer

Qualify a second supplier with a shorter lead time

Answer

Adding a qualified alternative supplier with shorter lead time reduces dependence on a single source and decreases lead time, both reducing supply risk.

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

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CPIM Supply Planning and Management 4