CPIM Master Planning and Capacity Management

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Master Production Schedule (MPS) in CPIM?

Accepted Answer

To translate the production plan into specific product build quantities over time

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To authorize purchasing of raw materials

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To calculate safety stock levels

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To define supplier lead times

Question 2

Which planning horizon is most commonly associated with the Master Production Schedule?

Accepted Answer

Weeks to months (typically 3–18 months)

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1–3 days

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1–3 weeks

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3–5 years

Question 3

In CPIM terminology, what does 'time fence' refer to in master scheduling?

Accepted Answer

A boundary that restricts or controls changes to the MPS within a defined period

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A deadline for supplier purchase orders

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The lead time added to safety stock calculations

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A buffer zone in the distribution network

Question 4

What is Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) used for?

Accepted Answer

Validating that the MPS is feasible before detailed scheduling

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Calculating exact machine-level capacity needs

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Determining safety stock for critical components

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Setting reorder points for purchased parts

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'available-to-promise' (ATP) in master scheduling?

Accepted Answer

The uncommitted portion of planned or on-hand inventory that can be promised to customers

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Inventory on hand minus safety stock

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Total planned production minus work in process

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The difference between gross and net requirements

Question 6

What is the 'planning horizon' in an MPS context?

Accepted Answer

The furthest point in the future for which the schedule is developed

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The time required to procure the longest lead-time item

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The number of production shifts scheduled per week

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The minimum lot size for a finished good