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APICS CLTD Exam - Topic 5 Question 92 Discussion

When a logistics manager assigns workers to receive, store, and move goods into and out of warehouse, they are managing which of the following activities?
B) Materials handling
A) Physical distribution
C) Production management
D) Inventory management

APICS CLTD Exam - Topic 5 Question 92 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CLTD exam
Question #: 92
Topic #: 5
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When a logistics manager assigns workers to receive, store, and move goods into and out of warehouse, they are managing which of the following activities?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Cristal
7 months ago
Wait, I didn't know materials handling was so specific!
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Daniela
7 months ago
Really? I thought it was more about inventory management.
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Remedios
8 months ago
No way, it's clearly B. That's what we do every day!
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Nakisha
8 months ago
I think it's A, physical distribution covers it better.
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Asuncion
8 months ago
Definitely B, materials handling is key!
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Mireya
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought production management was more about the manufacturing process, but it could be related. Still, I think it’s probably B.
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Ling
9 months ago
I feel like inventory management could also be relevant since it involves storing goods, but I'm leaning towards B for this one.
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Tori
9 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we discussed materials handling, which seems to fit here too. Maybe it's B?
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Fairy
9 months ago
I think this question is about the physical movement of goods, so it might be A, but I'm not completely sure.
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Barbra
9 months ago
Based on the description of the logistics manager's responsibilities, I believe the correct answer is A, physical distribution. The manager is overseeing the movement of goods into and out of the warehouse, which is a key part of physical distribution.
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Augustine
9 months ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. I was thinking it might be D, inventory management, since the logistics manager is responsible for the goods in the warehouse. But now I'm second-guessing myself. I'll have to re-read the question and options more closely.
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Annelle
9 months ago
Okay, let's see. The question is asking about the activities a logistics manager oversees, and the options include physical distribution, materials handling, production management, and inventory management. I think the answer is B, materials handling.
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Leatha
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem related, but I'll have to think it through carefully to determine the best answer.
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Richelle
9 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about logistics management. I'm pretty confident I can identify the correct activity.
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Michel
1 year ago
Wait, so we're not supposed to just throw the goods around the warehouse willy-nilly? There goes my plan for 'aggressive materials handling'.
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Frederick
1 year ago
I bet the warehouse manager wishes they could just beam the goods in and out of the warehouse using their Starfleet transporters. That would make this whole 'materials handling' thing a lot easier.
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Celeste
1 year ago
D) Inventory management
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Ruthann
1 year ago
C) Production management
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Lauran
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Rolf
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Patti
1 year ago
D) Inventory management? What, are we supposed to just let the goods sit in the warehouse and never move them? I don't think so.
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Hobert
1 year ago
C) Production management
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Rosamond
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Lyla
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Shakira
1 year ago
C) Production management? Really? That's way off base. This is clearly about managing the physical movement of goods, not production.
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Salome
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Kristal
1 year ago
D) Inventory management
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Edelmira
1 year ago
Exactly, it's about managing the physical movement of goods.
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Timothy
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Ilene
1 year ago
D) Inventory management
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Rolland
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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German
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Edda
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Tuyet
1 year ago
I was going to say A) Physical distribution, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe B) is the better option here.
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Davida
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is B) Materials handling. Assigning workers to move goods in and out of the warehouse is definitely a materials handling activity.
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Pura
1 year ago
B) Materials handling
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Reyes
1 year ago
A) Physical distribution
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Vanda
1 year ago
I would go with A) Physical distribution, as it also involves the movement of goods from one place to another.
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Carmela
1 year ago
I agree with Erasmo, because materials handling involves the physical movement of goods.
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Erasmo
1 year ago
I think it's B) Materials handling.
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