APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 76

Which of the following operations involve goods that flow from receiving to shipping with minimum interim sorting eliminating storage and order picking?

Answer options

• A. spot-stocking.
• B. cross-docking.
• C. just in time (JIT).
• D. flow-through.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, just in time (JIT), as it focuses on reducing inventory and ensuring goods are delivered exactly when needed. Options A, B, and D do not specifically address the minimization of interim sorting and storage in the same way JIT does.