APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 254

Which of the following distribution strategies is characterized by items flowing through a warehouse in an almost continuous manner?

Answer options

• A. Cross-docking
• B. Direct shipment
• C. Multilevel
• D. One-piece flow

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, One-piece flow, as it describes a process where items move continuously through the warehouse with minimal delays. Cross-docking and direct shipment involve more static processes, while multilevel distribution adds complexity that disrupts the continuous flow characteristic.