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CIPS L5M10 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Outbound logistics describes the activities from receipt of goods to use on the production line. Is this correct?
C) No -- outbound logistics is the process of movement from the production line to the end customer
A) Yes -- it includes inventory management processes such as quality checking and stock control
B) Yes -- it is inclusive of warehousing and materials handling
D) No -- outbound logistics is the return of items from the customer, for example if they are faulty

CIPS L5M10 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M10 exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 1
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Outbound logistics describes the activities from receipt of goods to use on the production line. Is this correct?

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Suggested Answer: C

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

Outbound logistics involves activities that move finished goods from production to the end customer. The description given refers to inbound logistics (movement from suppliers to production). Returns from customers are reverse logistics.

(Reference: CIPS L5M10 Study Guide, Inbound, outbound and reverse logistics definitions, p. 4)


by Dana at May 30, 2026, 07:18 PM

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Lourdes
4 days ago
I feel D is off. Returns are not outbound logistics.
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Brinda
9 days ago
A is too narrow. B covers warehousing, which is crucial.
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Ashanti
14 days ago
But what about A? Quality checking is important before shipping.
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Callie
19 days ago
I agree with C too. It’s the final step in the supply chain.
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Tresa
25 days ago
I think it's C. Outbound logistics is all about getting products to customers.
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Barabara
30 days ago
Huh, I always thought it started after production.
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Tomas
1 month ago
No way, D is misleading. Returns aren't outbound logistics!
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Donte
1 month ago
Wait, I thought outbound included warehousing too?
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Gerald
2 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right answer!
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Pok
2 months ago
Outbound logistics is all about getting products to customers, not production.
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Cordelia
2 months ago
I’m confused because I thought D was about returns, not outbound logistics. I need to double-check my notes.
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Shad
2 months ago
I feel like I read that outbound logistics starts after production, so C could be the right answer.
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Glenn
2 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned warehousing as part of logistics, so maybe B is correct?
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Mila
2 months ago
I think outbound logistics is more about getting products to customers, but I'm not entirely sure.
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