APICS CPIM-BSP Exam Questions
CPIM - Basics of Supply Chain Management (Page 8 )

Updated On: 24-Feb-2026

The theory of constraints is most effective when:

  1. demand environments are unstable.
  2. demand environments are stable.
  3. the constraint cannot be managed easily.
  4. the constraint cannot be identified easily.

Answer(s): B



Which of the following concepts could a firm implement to reduce defects?

  1. Hansei
  2. Jidoka
  3. Muri
  4. Heijunka

Answer(s): B



The heijunka philosophy can best be described as:

  1. level production.
  2. make-to-stock production.
  3. a chase production strategy.
  4. produce to stock production.

Answer(s): A



Having the needed materials within easy reach of a subassembly process eliminates waste
of:

  1. motion.
  2. transportation.
  3. making defects.
  4. stocks.

Answer(s): A



Reducing set up time will affect item lead time and throughput in which of the following ways?

  1. Lead time will increase, throughput will decrease
  2. Lead time will increase, throughput will increase
  3. Lead time will decrease, throughput will increase
  4. Lead time will decrease, throughput will decrease

Answer(s): C






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