APICS Exam CPIM-BSP Topic 2 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-BSP exam

Question #: 98
Topic #: 2

Which of the following describes a competitive characteristic that a firm must exhibit to be considered as a supplier in a market?

AMarketing research

BManufacturing automation

COrder qualifier

DOrder winner

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Suggested Answer: C

by Blossom at Sep 16, 2024, 06:07 AM

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Blossom

1 months ago

I'm just happy the options don't include 'The cake is a lie'. That would really throw me off.

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Chau

5 days ago

B) Manufacturing automation

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Melodie

1 months ago

I'm going with A) Marketing research. Knowing your market inside-out is the key to being a competitive supplier. But maybe I'm just biased because I love data analysis.

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Adolph

13 days ago

Order qualifier and order winner are also crucial characteristics for a supplier to have.

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Yuette

27 days ago

Manufacturing automation can also give a firm a competitive edge in the market.

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Reynalda

30 days ago

Marketing research is definitely important for understanding the market.

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Cherelle

2 months ago

Definitely D) Order winner. A firm's ability to outperform competitors and win the order is the ultimate competitive characteristic.

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Alesia

20 days ago

It's all about being able to outperform others and win the order.

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Nakita

1 months ago

Having an order winner gives a firm a competitive edge in the market.

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Freeman

1 months ago

It sets them apart from competitors and helps them secure orders.

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Hannah

1 months ago

Order winner is crucial for a firm to be considered as a supplier.

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Junita

2 months ago

I'm torn between B) Manufacturing automation and D) Order winner. Automation is crucial for competitiveness, but ultimately, the order winner is what seals the deal.

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