APICS Exam CPIM-BSP Topic 1 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following factors is a primary consideration when contracting with a supplier?

AInventory levels

BOrder cost

CQuantity discounts

DProduct quality

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by Jesusa at Apr 24, 2024, 05:15 AM

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Jolanda

2 months ago

Inventory levels? More like 'invisible' levels if the supplier can't deliver on time. Talk about a logistics nightmare!

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Cherry

5 days ago

A) Inventory levels are important, but only if the supplier can meet demand.

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Cassie

6 days ago

D) Product quality is essential for customer satisfaction.

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Viola

7 days ago

C) Quantity discounts can also help save costs in the long run.

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Karon

8 days ago

True, inventory levels are crucial for smooth operations.

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Steffanie

9 days ago

D) Product quality

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Wilda

10 days ago

C) Quantity discounts

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German

11 days ago

B) Order cost

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Lashonda

20 days ago

A) Inventory levels

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Glendora

2 months ago

I heard a supplier once offered a 'quantity discount' - the more you order, the more you pay. Talk about a real bargain!

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Jessenia

2 months ago

Order cost is where it's at. The lower the cost, the more profit you can make. Quality? Pfft, that's for amateurs.

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Ronny

25 days ago

Yeah, I always prioritize order cost when choosing a supplier. It's all about maximizing profit.

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Brendan

27 days ago

I agree, order cost is key. Quality is important too, but cost is a big factor.

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Dannette

1 months ago

Order cost is definitely important. It can really impact your bottom line.

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Janella

1 months ago

D) Product quality

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Breana

1 months ago

C) Quantity discounts

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Elena

2 months ago

B) Order cost

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Eliz

2 months ago

A) Inventory levels

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Mickie

3 months ago

Inventory levels are the real key here. You gotta make sure you have enough stock to meet demand, no matter what the quality is like.

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Amira

1 months ago

D) Product quality

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Meaghan

1 months ago

C) Quantity discounts

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Dominga

1 months ago

A) Inventory levels

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Nilsa

3 months ago

Quantity discounts are the way to go! Who cares about quality when you can save a ton of money on bulk orders?

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Cary

2 months ago

I agree, we should consider both quantity discounts and product quality when contracting with a supplier.

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Trinidad

3 months ago

Quantity discounts are great, but product quality is also important. We need to find a balance.

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Brittani

3 months ago

Product quality is definitely the primary consideration. I mean, what good are discounts or low order costs if the supplier can't deliver high-quality goods?

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Scarlet

2 months ago

That's a good point. It's important to find a balance between quality and cost when contracting with suppliers.

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Denna

2 months ago

True, but if the quality is compromised, it's not worth it in the long run.

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Bulah

2 months ago

But don't you think quantity discounts can also play a significant role in decision-making?

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Heike

3 months ago

I agree, product quality is key when contracting with a supplier.

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Caitlin

3 months ago

But what about quantity discounts? They can also have a big impact on costs.

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Brice

4 months ago

I agree with Merissa, product quality should always be a primary consideration.

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Merissa

4 months ago

I think product quality is the most important factor.

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