Deal of The Day! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions
Mail Us support@pass4success.com
Location US
Mob_nav_barsMENU

APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 113 Discussion

Companies typically make final purchasing decisions based on which of the following supplier characteristics?
C) Delivery reliability
A) Reverse logistics
B) Personal relationships
D) Market share

APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 113 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-BSP exam
Question #: 113
Topic #: 2
[All CPIM-BSP Questions]

Companies typically make final purchasing decisions based on which of the following supplier characteristics?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: C

by Cheryll at Jul 08, 2025, 01:06 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium CPIM-BSP Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

0/2000 characters
Submit Cancel
Hannah
8 months ago
Yeah, delivery reliability is definitely a top priority!
upvoted 0 times
...
Bettina
8 months ago
I thought market share was more important than that.
upvoted 0 times
...
Dante
8 months ago
Totally agree, personal relationships matter too!
upvoted 0 times
...
Noel
9 months ago
Delivery reliability is key for most companies.
upvoted 0 times
...
Willie
9 months ago
Reverse logistics? Really? That seems odd.
upvoted 0 times
...
Kiera
9 months ago
Reverse logistics sounds familiar, but I don't think it's a key characteristic for final purchasing decisions.
upvoted 0 times
...
Micah
9 months ago
Market share seems relevant, but I can't recall if it's a deciding factor in the same way as delivery reliability.
upvoted 0 times
...
Erasmo
10 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned personal relationships could influence decisions, but I feel like it's not the main reason.
upvoted 0 times
...
Jacinta
10 months ago
I think delivery reliability is really important for purchasing decisions, but I'm not completely sure if it's the only factor.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lottie
10 months ago
I feel pretty good about this one. Delivery reliability is definitely the most important factor, since companies need to ensure they can get the products they need when they need them. The other options don't seem as directly relevant to the final purchasing decision.
upvoted 0 times
...
Jamie
10 months ago
Wait, what? Reverse logistics? I don't even know what that means in this context. I'm a bit lost on this question - I'll have to review my notes and try to remember the key supplier selection criteria.
upvoted 0 times
...
Alishia
10 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Companies want suppliers who can reliably deliver on time and meet their needs. Reverse logistics and personal relationships are important, but delivery reliability is probably the top factor.
upvoted 0 times
...
Joye
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know companies look at things like relationships and market share, but I'm not confident that's the full picture. I'll have to think it through carefully.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lore
11 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about supplier selection criteria. I'll focus on the key factors that companies typically consider, like delivery reliability and cost.
upvoted 0 times
...
Rosita
1 year ago
Market share is important too, as it shows the supplier's reputation and competitiveness in the industry.
upvoted 0 times
...
Adela
1 year ago
That's true, if the supplier can't deliver on time, it can disrupt the company's operations.
upvoted 0 times
...
Shizue
1 year ago
Delivery reliability is the way to go. Unless your supplier can pull off teleportation, that is. Then all bets are off!
upvoted 0 times
Olive
11 months ago
B) Personal relationships
upvoted 0 times
...
Dwight
11 months ago
A) Reverse logistics
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Yvette
1 year ago
But delivery reliability is also crucial for companies to consider.
upvoted 0 times
...
Rosita
1 year ago
I agree, having a good relationship with the supplier can lead to better deals.
upvoted 0 times
...
Adela
1 year ago
I think companies value personal relationships the most.
upvoted 0 times
...
Bernadine
1 year ago
Market share? Really? I'd rather my supplier focus on getting the job done right than worry about their popularity contest.
upvoted 0 times
...
Ariel
1 year ago
Reverse logistics? What is this, a sci-fi movie? I'm going with C, delivery reliability all the way.
upvoted 0 times
Lilli
1 year ago
I agree, delivery reliability is crucial for companies. It shows they can be trusted.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lennie
1 year ago
Reverse logistics? Sounds complicated. I think personal relationships are key in business.
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Marg
1 year ago
Pfft, personal relationships? This isn't high school. We're talking business here, folks.
upvoted 0 times
...
Audra
1 year ago
C'mon, delivery reliability is a no-brainer. Who wants their packages showing up late or damaged?
upvoted 0 times
Lyla
1 year ago
C) Delivery reliability
upvoted 0 times
...
Lon
1 year ago
B) Personal relationships
upvoted 0 times
...
Kimbery
1 year ago
A) Reverse logistics
upvoted 0 times
...
...

Save Cancel