APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) — Question 4

Flow production requires which of the following actions?

Answer options

• A. Mixed-model scheduling
• B. Cycle counting
• C. Workload balancing
• D. Detailed capacity planning

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Mixed-model scheduling is essential for flow production as it allows for the efficient processing of various products on the same production line. The other options, while important in different contexts, do not specifically address the continuous and streamlined nature of flow production.