APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) — Question 1

To resolve an underloaded condition in the resource plan, the first step a company should consider is to:

Answer options

• A. reduce overtime.
• B. increase hours worked per day.
• C. reduce the number of workers.
• D. hire more workers.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as increasing hours worked per day directly addresses the underloaded condition by maximizing the use of existing resources. Options A and C would further decrease utilization, while D may not be necessary if current workers can be utilized more effectively.