APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 456

The most likely benefit of implementing a collaborative transportation management system (TMS) is:

Answer options

• A. lower distribution center (DC) operating costs.
• B. fewer transportation planners.
• C. less variability in picking and packing time.
• D. less variability in transportation costs.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, highlights that a collaborative TMS helps in stabilizing transportation costs through better coordination and communication among partners. Options A and B do not directly address the core benefits of cost variability, while C refers to a different aspect of the logistics process that is not primarily influenced by TMS.