Which of the following strategies would a logistics manager most likely choose in order to reduce transportation cost?
Which of the following strategies would a logistics manager most likely choose in order to reduce transportation cost?
Among the strategies mentioned, consolidating shipments is the most effective way for a logistics manager to reduce transportation costs. By grouping shipments together, the manager can take advantage of bulk shipping rates and decrease the number of trips made, thereby lowering the overall transportation expenses.
I think correct answer is B.. consolidating shipments
answer is B as Consolidation is the grouping of shipments to obtain reduced costs or improved utilization of the transportation function.
Answer should be B. Multiple shipments will cost more. For example, if a an LTL carrier gets $200 to deliver to your customer, another pallet will not cost more, but another shipment will cost another $200.
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