APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 44

Excluding cost, which of the following sets of criteria describes the primary drivers for transportation mode selection?

Answer options

• A. Capacity, transit time, reliability, safety, and supply chain security participation
• B. Accessibility, capacity, transit time, reliability, and financial stability
• C. Accessibility, capacity, transit time, reliability, and safety
• D. Capacity, transit time, safety, supply chain security participation, and availability

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, encompasses essential factors such as capacity, transit time, safety, and supply chain security participation, which are critical for selecting a transportation mode. Options A and C include safety but omit availability, while B introduces financial stability, which is not part of the primary drivers excluding cost.