CPIM Practice Exam

What can be inferred from a scheduled receipt occurring in week 4 with a two-week lead time?

1. A planned order receipt will show in week 4

2. A corresponding planned order release should occur in week 2

3. The item requires immediate attention

4. The scheduled receipt is tentative

The correct answer is: A corresponding planned order release should occur in week 2

The inference that a corresponding planned order release should occur in week 2 is based on the information that the scheduled receipt appears in week 4 and has a lead time of two weeks. In production and inventory management, planned order releases are typically scheduled ahead of the required receipt date to account for the lead time necessary to procure or produce the item. Given this scenario, if the scheduled receipt will be available in week 4, and it takes two weeks to fulfill that order (due to lead time), the planned order release would need to be placed in week 2. This ensures that the order is initiated on time, allowing for the full lead time to be utilized for production or procurement. The reasoning behind the other options indicates that they do not align with the logistical connection between lead times and scheduled receipts. For example, a planned order receipt showing in week 4 would not occur because it is the scheduled receipt itself being referenced, not a planned order. Similarly, the assertion that the item requires immediate attention does not directly correlate with the timing of scheduled receipts and lead times. Lastly, labeling the scheduled receipt as tentative does not reflect the expectation that it has been planned for a specific date based on prior order fulfillment processes.