APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 282

Which of the following benefits is most likely to result when a company decides to consolidate its warehousing operations?

Answer options

• A. Reduced number of total shipments
• B. Lower outbound transportation costs
• C. Ease of management
• D. Better customer responsiveness

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because consolidating warehousing operations often leads to a more streamlined management process, making it easier to oversee logistics and inventory. The other options, while potentially beneficial, are secondary outcomes and not guaranteed results of consolidation.