APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 129
A pattern of increased shipments from manufacturing plants to a central warehouse at month-end and quarter-end typically would cause which of the following situations in a central warehouse?
Answer options
- A. Fluctuation in required labor resources
- B. Decreased use of storage capacity
- C. Decreased transportation costs
- D. Increased outbound shipments
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A, as an influx of shipments typically requires more labor to handle the increased volume, leading to fluctuations in labor needs. The other options are incorrect because increased shipments usually do not decrease storage capacity or transportation costs, and they might not directly cause a rise in outbound shipments.