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An expediter would be expected to primarily:
Suggested Answer: C
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Chase up late or potentially late deliveries - a task which in an ideal procurement world, would be unnecessary. I am hoping that 'in the real world' the volume of this type of activity is in decline.
21 comments · newest first
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Joseph
10 months ago
Sounds too simple, there must be more to it!
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Francine
10 months ago
Wait, are they really not involved in purchasing research?
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Johana
10 months ago
Totally agree, that's their main job!
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Mira
11 months ago
They definitely handle more than just invoices.
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Luther
11 months ago
I think they mainly chase up late deliveries.
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Jules
12 months ago
I could be wrong, but I thought expediters were more involved in the logistics side rather than training or purchasing research. So, I’m not sure about A or B.
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Mindy
12 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was about managing supply chain delays. So, C seems right to me.
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Ettie
1 year ago
I remember studying about different roles in procurement, but I’m not entirely sure if expediters handle invoices. That makes me hesitate on option D.
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Marva
1 year ago
I think an expediter is mainly focused on ensuring deliveries are on time, so I’m leaning towards option C.
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Martin
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The options all seem related to procurement and supply chain management, but I'm not sure which one is the primary responsibility of an expediter. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.
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Wilburn
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. An expediter's main job is to chase up late or potentially late deliveries, so the answer has to be C. I'm confident that's the right choice.
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Denny
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem a bit similar, so I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I can eliminate a couple of the choices that seem less likely.
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Alfreda
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the primary responsibilities of an expediter. I'll carefully read through the options and choose the one that best matches the description.
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Lakeesha
1 year ago
I agree with Wei. The expediter is the one who has to put on their best persistent hat and hound those vendors for their late shipments. No rest for the wicked!
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Wei
1 year ago
C) Chase up late or potentially late deliveries seems like the obvious choice here. An expediter's main job is to ensure the smooth flow of materials and keep projects on track.
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Gracia
10 months ago
Exactly! That's what expediter roles are all about.
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Brent
11 months ago
Plus, it helps avoid project delays.
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Rashida
11 months ago
Definitely! It keeps everything on schedule.
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Sheron
11 months ago
I agree, chasing up late deliveries is crucial.
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Fannie
1 year ago
I agree with Ettie, chasing up late deliveries is a key responsibility of an expediter.
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Ettie
1 year ago
I think an expediter would primarily chase up late deliveries (C).