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APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 3 Question 67 Discussion

Which of the following functional areas decides the product to be supplied and the customers to be served?
B) Finance
A) Engineering
C) Manufacturing
D) Marketing

APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 3 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-BSP exam
Question #: 67
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following functional areas decides the product to be supplied and the customers to be served?

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Catrice
8 months ago
Totally agree, Marketing shapes the product direction!
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Terrilyn
8 months ago
Really? I’m surprised it’s not Manufacturing.
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Viva
8 months ago
D makes the most sense, they know the market!
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Ahmad
9 months ago
I thought it was more about Engineering.
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Margot
9 months ago
Definitely D, Marketing is key for that!
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Deonna
9 months ago
Finance doesn't seem to fit either, but I can't recall if Marketing is the one that decides on customers. I might need to think this through more.
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Rose
9 months ago
I feel like Manufacturing is more about production processes, so it can't be them. Marketing seems like the right choice, but I could be wrong.
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Leslie
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question that mentioned Engineering is more about product design rather than market decisions.
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Kayleigh
9 months ago
I think it might be Marketing since they focus on understanding customer needs and deciding what products to promote.
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Sanjuana
9 months ago
Finance doesn't seem to fit either, but I can't recall if Marketing is the one that decides on customers. I might need to think this through more.
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Dewitt
9 months ago
I feel like Manufacturing is more about production processes, so it can't be them. Marketing seems like the right choice, but I could be wrong.
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Magnolia
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question that mentioned Engineering is more about product design rather than market decisions.
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Eileen
9 months ago
I think it might be Marketing since they focus on understanding customer needs and deciding what products to promote.
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Lemuel
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I know collaborative relationships involve things like risk-sharing and joint planning, but the wording of the answers is throwing me off. I'll need to re-read the question carefully and really think through the implications of each option.
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Leigha
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, and I want to make sure I understand the concept of procedural fairness before selecting an answer.
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Sharan
9 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Initiating a log to troubleshoot the package-related API calls seems like the best approach to diagnose the issue.
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Terry
9 months ago
Hmm, the part about LAZ and its impact on RTO and fault tolerance is throwing me off a bit. I'll need to review my notes on that before selecting my answers.
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Billye
1 year ago
I bet the person who wrote this question is a marketing genius. Or maybe just a marketing major with a twisted sense of humor.
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Elbert
1 year ago
D) Marketing
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Launa
1 year ago
C) Manufacturing
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Donte
1 year ago
B) Finance
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Tamekia
1 year ago
A) Engineering
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Glendora
1 year ago
I hope the real exam doesn't have any trick questions like this. It's a piece of cake!
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Ahmed
1 year ago
Marketing is the obvious choice here. They're the ones who call the shots when it comes to the product and the target audience.
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Mozelle
1 year ago
Marketing is key in making decisions about the product and customers.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
I think Marketing plays a crucial role in determining what to supply and who to serve.
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Eloisa
1 year ago
I agree, Marketing is definitely the one in charge of deciding the product and target audience.
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Mertie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between Marketing and Manufacturing. But I guess Marketing has the final say on what we produce and who we sell to.
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Phung
1 year ago
I agree, Marketing plays a key role in determining what we produce and who we sell to.
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Nana
1 year ago
Yeah, Marketing is definitely the one in charge of that.
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Kina
1 year ago
I think Marketing is the one that decides the product and customers.
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Farrah
1 year ago
I was thinking Finance, but after thinking about it, Marketing makes the most sense. They're the ones who know the market best.
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Rodrigo
1 year ago
Yeah, Marketing has the insights on what the customers want and need.
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Yolando
1 year ago
I agree, Marketing is definitely the one that decides the product and customers.
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Gennie
1 year ago
The answer has to be Marketing, it's the department that decides what products to sell and who to sell them to.
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Gail
1 year ago
Finance deals with budgeting and financial planning, not product selection.
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Brandon
1 year ago
Engineering focuses on product design, not product selection.
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Darrel
1 year ago
I agree, Marketing is responsible for those decisions.
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Lenny
1 year ago
Marketing is the correct answer, they decide on the products and customers.
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Brittni
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think Marketing makes sense because they understand the market demand.
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Geraldine
1 year ago
I agree with Dianne, Marketing decides the customers to be served.
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Dianne
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) Marketing.
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