APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) — Question 7

Which of the following actions stimulates problem-solving?

Answer options

• A. Recalculating economic lot sizes in response to lead-time reductions
• B. Reducing the number of kanbans per part
• C. Increasing inventory levels to highlight an out-of-control process
• D. Supervising the workforce more closely

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because recalculating economic lot sizes in reaction to lead-time reductions helps optimize processes and address issues effectively. The other options, such as reducing kanbans or increasing inventory levels, may not directly stimulate problem-solving and could lead to inefficiencies or exacerbate existing problems.