AMA Exam PCM Topic 9 Question 106 Discussion

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Question #: 106
Topic #: 9

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Toby, the manager in charge of distribution for Nissa Designs, believes that a push strategy will increase efficiency for the company. Which of the following is a feature of a push strategy?

AMerchandise is allocated to stores based on previous sales forecasts.

BIt involves shipment of the entire merchandise line based on current sales forecast.

CIt offers a lesser likelihood of overstocked goods.

DIt determines the amount of merchandise based on data gathered from POS terminals.

EIt is essentially a customer-driven system.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Brandon at Jan 22, 2025, 01:49 PM

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Loren

4 days ago

Haha, I bet Toby is really pushing for this push strategy! Get it? Pushing? Okay, I'll see myself out.

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Nathalie

6 days ago

D seems like a good option too, but I'm not sure if that's considered a feature of a push strategy specifically.

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I see both perspectives. Allocating merchandise based on previous sales forecasts can help prevent overstocked goods, but shipping based on current sales forecast can also ensure the right amount of merchandise is available.

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Jennie

15 days ago

I think the correct answer is B. A push strategy involves shipping the entire merchandise line based on forecasts, rather than waiting for customer orders.

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Wynell

16 days ago

I disagree, I believe merchandise is allocated to stores based on previous sales forecasts for a push strategy to be efficient.

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Jacob

18 days ago

I think a push strategy involves shipping the entire merchandise line based on current sales forecast.

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