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What is the purpose of the 'drop ship' customer fulfilment strategy? Select TWO.
Suggested Answer: A, B
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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Drop shipping delivers goods directly from the manufacturer or wholesaler to the customer, bypassing retailer warehouses. This saves time (faster delivery) and cost (less handling and storage). Billing remains unchanged; import duty avoidance is not a design aim.
(Reference: CIPS L5M10 Study Guide, Customer fulfilment strategies, p. 7)
26 comments · newest first
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Pansy
6 months ago
Avoiding import duty could be a reason too, but not the main one.
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Theron
6 months ago
Simplifying billing seems less relevant to drop shipping.
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Della
6 months ago
Yeah, saving time is also a big factor!
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Alberto
7 months ago
I think it's mainly to reduce costs.
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Theodora
7 months ago
Yeah, cutting costs is a big win with drop shipping!
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Gracia
7 months ago
Wait, can it really help avoid import duty? Sounds too good to be true.
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Reuben
7 months ago
I thought it was mainly for simplifying billing?
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Laine
7 months ago
B) Totally agree, it saves time too!
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Rory
7 months ago
A) To reduce costs is definitely one reason!
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Kristel
8 months ago
Drop shipping, the ultimate hack for lazy entrepreneurs who hate dealing with physical products. A and B all the way!
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Jacinta
8 months ago
Haha, C and D? What is this, a trick question? A and B are the only logical answers.
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Kattie
8 months ago
C and D? Really? That's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. A and B are the obvious choices here.
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Reuben
9 months ago
I agree, A and B are the key reasons. Plus, it's a great way to avoid the hassle of managing inventory.
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Hillary
9 months ago
A and B are definitely the right answers. Drop shipping is all about efficiency and cost-saving.
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Marguerita
9 months ago
I thought drop shipping was mostly about saving time and maybe reducing costs, but I could be mixing it up with another strategy.
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Ardella
9 months ago
I feel like reducing costs is definitely one of the purposes, but I'm not clear on the second option.
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Theola
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about avoiding import duty and simplifying billing.
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Deandrea
10 months ago
I think the drop ship strategy is mainly about reducing costs and saving time, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Candida
10 months ago
Alright, time to put my strategic thinking hat on. I've got a good feeling about this question if I can just recall the main advantages of drop shipping.
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Van
10 months ago
Ugh, I'm a bit lost on this question. What exactly is the purpose of drop shipping again? I need to review my notes.
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Annett
10 months ago
Ah, drop shipping - I remember learning about this in class. I'm pretty confident I can nail this one.
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Jesus
10 months ago
Okay, let's see. I know drop shipping helps with costs and speed, but I'm not sure about the other options. Gotta think this through carefully.
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Graciela
10 months ago
Hmm, this one seems straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the main benefits of drop shipping.
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Maynard
4 months ago
Simplifying billing doesn't really fit with drop shipping, right?
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Rikki
4 months ago
Yeah, saving time is also a big advantage!
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Fernanda
6 months ago
I believe it's mainly to reduce costs.