APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 14

When determining the optimal logistics terminal location, one of the primary goals is to minimize:

Answer options

• A. peddle time
• B. stem miles
• C. the number of pick-up locations
• D. the size of customer shipments

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as minimizing the number of pick-up locations can lead to more efficient operations and reduced costs. Options A and B are not directly related to terminal location optimization, while D addresses shipment sizes rather than location logistics.