APICS CPIM-SMR Exam (page: 9)
APICS CPIM Strategic Management of resources
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Which of the following are principles of re-engineering?

I) Link parallel actMties instead of integrating results
II) Put a decision point where work is performed
III) Capture info once at the source
IV. Treat geographically dispersed resources separately

  1. I, III, & IV
  2. I, II, & IV Only
  3. I, II, & III Only
  4. II, III, & IV Only

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

7 principles of re-engineering
1. Organize around outcomes, not tasks
2. Have those that use the output of the process perform the process
3. Subsume info processing work into the real work that produces info
4. Treat geographically dispersed resources as they are centralized
5. Link parallel actMties instead of integrating results
6. Put decision point where work is performed, and build control into the process
7. Capture info once at the source



According to the article "Crafting and Executing Strategy" by Thompson, Strickland and gamble, which of the following are NOT identified as one of the generic competitive strategies that can be used to give a company a competitive advantage?

  1. MonopoIy provider
  2. Broad differentiation
  3. Low cost provider
  4. Best Cost Provider

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

According to the article "Crafting and Executing Strategy" by Thompson, Strickland and gamble, monopoly provider is not one of the 5 generic competitive strategies that can be used to give a company a competitive advantage. Here are the 5 that were identified
1. Low-cost provider
2. Broad differentiation
3. Best Cost Provider
4. Focused Low-Cost Provider
5. Focused Differentiation



Which of the following is NOT a part of reverse logistics?

  1. Customer Purchase
  2. Customer Returns
  3. Product Recall
  4. Reusable containers

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Reverse logistics include anything going in reverse of normal product purchase process. Reverse logistics include
1. Customer returns
2. Product recalls
3. Re-usable containers
4. Waste management
5. Hazardous waste



Costs that include education, quality training, and supplier certification would be what type of quality cost?

  1. Internal Failure Cost
  2. Appraisal Cost
  3. External Failure Cost
  4. Prevention Cost

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Costs that include education, quality training, and supplier certification would be a prevention cost



If a company has a capacity shortfall due to a machine shortage, what is the quickest and most effective way to maximize the capacity constraint?

  1. Sub contract
  2. hire new workers
  3. Overtime
  4. Create a full time 2nd shift

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The most effective way to maximize the machine is to create a full time second shift to work the machine. This maximizes the use of the machine without needing to hire or subcontract out some of the work.



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