APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 20

A transportation manager is interested in selecting the optimal mode of transportation based on 3 key criteria: speed, availability, and dependability.
Which of the following modes best meets the criteria?

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Air and rail, as air transportation offers the fastest speed and high dependability, while rail can provide good availability for certain shipments. Options A and B include truck transportation, which is generally slower than air, and option D includes ocean transport, which is typically less reliable and slower than both air and rail.