Discuss APICS CLTD Exam Topic 4 Question 115

In a retail firm's implementation of vendor-managed inventory (VMI), what trading partners are responsible for setting target inventory levels and making restocking decisions?

ARetail consumers and vendors

BRetailer and its suppliers

CRetailer and its buyers

DRetail consumers and retailers

Suggested Answer: B

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24 comments · newest first

Asuncion 2 days ago

D is not correct. Consumers aren’t involved in restocking.

Jonelle 7 days ago

B makes sense. Collaboration is key in VMI.

Marisha 12 days ago

C sounds off. Buyers don’t manage inventory.

Luis 17 days ago

Definitely B. They have the data to decide.

Charlette 23 days ago

I feel A is misleading. Consumers don’t set levels.

Phung 28 days ago

Agreed! They set levels together.

Blondell 1 month ago

I think B is the right choice. Retailer and suppliers work closely.

Matilda 1 month ago

Yeah, collaboration is key between retailer and suppliers.

Alayna 1 month ago

Still, B is more accurate for VMI.

Alishia 2 months ago

I feel like C could be relevant too. Buyers influence demand.

Janessa 2 months ago

B makes sense. Suppliers manage inventory flow.

Letha 2 months ago

True, but they don’t set levels directly.

Yolande 2 months ago

But what about A? Consumers have input too.

Cathrine 2 months ago

Agreed, they know the stock needs best.

Antione 2 months ago

I think it's B. Retailer and its suppliers.

Carlee 3 months ago

I thought it was just the retailer and suppliers, but I’m not so sure now.

Lilli 3 months ago

Wait, are consumers really involved in this?

Rex 3 months ago

No way, it's B for sure!

Gearldine 3 months ago

I think A could be a possibility too.

Paris 3 months ago

B is definitely the right answer!

Lura 4 months ago

I feel like the retailer and suppliers are the key players in VMI, so I would go with B as well.

Catalina 5 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought retail consumers had some influence in VMI, but I guess they don't really set inventory levels.

Nicolette 5 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about the collaboration between the retailer and suppliers. So, I’m leaning towards B.

Ruthann 5 months ago

I think the answer might be B, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the retailer and suppliers or if the buyers play a role too.

APICS CLTD Exam - Topic 4 Question 115 Discussion