If an Item Purchased Under FOB Origin Terms Is Damaged

question 146

Multiple Choice

If an item purchased under FOB origin terms is damaged in truck transit, against whom can the purchaser file its damage claim?

• A)against the manufacturer
• B)against the common carrier
• C)against all of the supply chain members
• D)against the driver

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Definitions:

Substitute

An alternative product or service that a consumer can choose over another, often influencing competitiveness and market dynamics.

Threat

Any circumstance or event with the potential to cause harm to a system, organization, individual, or property.

Buyer Power

The influence that customers have over a company, including their ability to drive prices down or demand higher quality products and services.

Buyers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services for personal use, resale, or use in production or operations.