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ISM INTE Exam - Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

A supply manager for a U.S. firm is tasked with negotiating domestic shipping terms. The terms must ensure that the supplier has liability for any damaged products and is responsible for filing any claims with the shipper. The terms must also allow the buying firm to pay the shipper directly for shipping costs. Which of the following will BEST accomplish this objective?
A) FOB Origin, Freight Allowed
B) FOB Origin, Freight Collect
C) FOB Destination, Freight Collect
D) FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid

ISM INTE Exam - Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 1
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A supply manager for a U.S. firm is tasked with negotiating domestic shipping terms. The terms must ensure that the supplier has liability for any damaged products and is responsible for filing any claims with the shipper. The terms must also allow the buying firm to pay the shipper directly for shipping costs. Which of the following will BEST accomplish this objective?

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* Rogers, D. S., & Tibben-Lembke, R. (2001). An Examination of Reverse Logistics Practic-es. Journal of Business Logistics, 22(2), 129-148.

* Blanchard, D. (2010). Supply Chain Management Best Practices. John Wiley & Sons.


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Maurine
10 months ago
Just to clarify, the buyer pays the shipper directly with FOB Origin, right?
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Keneth
10 months ago
I think FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid could work too.
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Jeffrey
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems risky.
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Melissa
11 months ago
Totally agree, that puts liability on the supplier.
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Rashida
11 months ago
FOB Origin, Freight Collect is the way to go!
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Elouise
11 months ago
I recall that FOB Origin means the buyer takes responsibility once the goods leave the supplier, which might not fit the requirements here.
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Cammy
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid could also work, but I’m not confident about the liability aspect.
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Dean
11 months ago
I think FOB Origin, Freight Collect might be the right choice since it seems to align with the supplier being responsible for claims.
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Queen
11 months ago
I remember discussing FOB terms in class, but I'm not entirely sure which one would put the liability on the supplier.
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Shelba
11 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm torn between A and D, but I think A might be the better choice since it puts the liability on the supplier. I'll double-check the details to be sure.
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Cherrie
11 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is ensuring the supplier is liable for any damage and can file claims with the shipper, while also allowing the buying firm to pay the shipper directly. I'll go with option A, FOB Origin, Freight Allowed.
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Pa
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between FOB Origin and FOB Destination. I'll need to refresh my memory on those shipping terms.
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Mammie
12 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about shipping terms. I'll need to carefully review the details to determine which option best meets the requirements.
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Albina
1 year ago
Personally, I'd go with option A. It just seems the most logical choice, you know? What do you think, should we grab a coffee after the exam and discuss it further? I'm buying, of course.
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Jessenia
1 year ago
Sure, let's grab coffee after the exam. I'm in!
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Rozella
1 year ago
I think option A is better because it puts the liability on the supplier.
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Willard
1 year ago
Sure, I'd love to grab coffee after the exam. Thanks for offering to buy!
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Chaya
1 year ago
That sounds like a good choice. I agree with you.
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Margart
1 year ago
A) FOB Origin, Freight Allowed
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Dallas
1 year ago
B) FOB Origin, Freight Collect
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Keva
1 year ago
That sounds like a good choice. I agree with you.
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Isabella
1 year ago
A) FOB Origin, Freight Allowed
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Lina
1 year ago
I'm going with option B, FOB Origin, Freight Collect. It just seems the most straightforward to me. The supplier is liable, and the buying firm can pay the shipper directly. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
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Jaime
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Option D, FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, could work too. The supplier is responsible for the shipping, and the buying firm doesn't have to worry about it. But then again, I'm not the shipping expert here.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
Option C, FOB Destination, Freight Collect, seems like the way to go. The supplier is liable for any damage, and the buying firm can still pay the shipper directly. It's a win-win!
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Madonna
1 year ago
I think option A, FOB Origin, Freight Allowed, is the best choice here. The supplier is responsible for the products until they're delivered, and the buying firm can pay the shipper directly for the shipping costs.
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Glory
1 year ago
I think option D, FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, would be better. The buying firm can have more control over the shipping process and costs.
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Emmanuel
1 year ago
I agree, option A is the best choice. It ensures the supplier has liability for any damaged products and allows the buying firm to pay the shipper directly.
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Sheldon
1 year ago
That's a good point, Maryann. Option D does make it easier for the buying firm to handle shipping costs directly.
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Maryann
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe option D) FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid is better because the buying firm can pay the shipper directly for shipping costs.
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Sheldon
1 year ago
I think the best option is A) FOB Origin, Freight Allowed because the supplier will have liability for damaged products and can file claims with the shipper.
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