APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 150

Which of the following prerequisites is essential in order to establish an effective order management system?

Answer options

• A. An ability to reserve inventory and determine a delivery date
• B. An ability to understand customer needs
• C. An ability to plan and build loads
• D. An ability to receive, enter, and validate an orders

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because planning and building loads is crucial for efficiently managing orders and ensuring that the logistics align with inventory and customer needs. Options A, B, and D, while important, do not specifically address the foundational aspect of load planning that is essential for an effective order management system.