APICS Exam CPIM-BSP Topic 1 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 1

In the total cost concept, which of the following logistics costs should be considered when selecting a transportation mode?

AImport duty costs

BReceiving inspection costs

CInventory purchasing costs

DInventory carrying costs

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Suggested Answer: D

by Bo at Jul 11, 2024, 06:09 PM

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Leota

7 months ago

D. Inventory carrying costs. The other options sound more like things you'd find in an accounting textbook, not a logistics exam.

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Deane

6 months ago

D) Inventory carrying costs

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Melda

6 months ago

C) Inventory purchasing costs

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Barbra

6 months ago

B) Receiving inspection costs

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Meaghan

6 months ago

A) Import duty costs

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Ashton

7 months ago

Import duty costs are important too, but I believe inventory carrying costs are more directly related to transportation mode selection.

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Jamika

7 months ago

But what about import duty costs? Shouldn't we also take those into account?

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Geoffrey

7 months ago

Inventory carrying costs, no doubt. How else will I justify my massive warehouse empire?

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Lai

6 months ago

D) Inventory carrying costs

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Gussie

6 months ago

C) Inventory purchasing costs

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Sommer

6 months ago

B) Receiving inspection costs

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Ettie

7 months ago

A) Import duty costs

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German

7 months ago

I agree, inventory carrying costs can have a significant impact on total cost.

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Aja

7 months ago

Hmm, I think it's a trick question. They're all valid logistics costs, but I'll go with D to be safe.

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Merri

6 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense. It's a key factor in selecting a transportation mode.

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Colene

6 months ago

I agree, inventory carrying costs are definitely important.

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Tora

6 months ago

I think D is the best choice.

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Joanne

6 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense. Let's go with D.

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Dahlia

6 months ago

I agree, inventory carrying costs are definitely important.

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Hermila

7 months ago

I think D is the best choice.

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Ashton

7 months ago

I think we should consider inventory carrying costs.

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Fairy

7 months ago

I'd go with D. Inventory carrying costs. Gotta love those storage fees and opportunity costs, am I right?

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Hoa

7 months ago

I think it's important to consider all the costs involved in transportation.

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Edelmira

7 months ago

Yes, I agree. Inventory carrying costs can really add up.

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Paola

8 months ago

Inventory carrying costs, of course! That's the heart of the total cost concept.

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Allene

7 months ago

That's true, it's important to take all costs into account to make an informed decision.

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Taryn

7 months ago

Import duty costs should also be considered, they can add up quickly.

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Ruthann

7 months ago

Yes, they play a big role in determining the total cost of logistics.

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Ryan

7 months ago

Inventory carrying costs are definitely crucial when selecting a transportation mode.

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