APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 15

A third-party logistics (3PL) provider is seeking to market its value-added warehousing services to international shippers. These services refer to activities such as:

Answer options

• A. selecting the best location in the warehouse for storage and retrieval.
• B. total warehousing cost minimization on equipment, maintenance, and labor.
• C. customization services like packaging, labeling, kitting, and setting up displays.
• D. improving overall quality measured by ad-hoc metrics according to international standards.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because value-added warehousing services focus on reducing costs related to equipment, maintenance, and labor, which is critical for efficiency. Options A, C, and D describe specific activities or improvements but do not encapsulate the broader goal of cost minimization in warehousing.