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Which of the following statements is an example of ways to reduce the cost of transportation?
Suggested Answer: D
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CLT emphasizes that transportation cost is reduced by increasing load utilization and reducing the number of shipments. Shipment consolidation means combining smaller shipments into full loads---lower per-unit cost, fewer trips, better utilization of equipment. Options A/B/C all tend to raise handling/shipping costs; D is the correct cost-saving strategy.
12 comments · newest first
MA
Maryrose
3 months ago
I’m not sure. A and C could also help. More pickups might spread costs too.
DO
Dorathy
3 months ago
Agreed! Less trips mean lower costs.
BE
Beatriz
3 months ago
I think D is the best option. Consolidation saves money.
BE
Bernadine
3 months ago
B could work if you have enough demand!
EM
Emmett
3 months ago
Wait, can consolidating really save that much?
AN
Annabelle
4 months ago
I thought increasing shipments would help too?
SE
Sean
5 months ago
A doesn't make sense, that just adds costs.
HE
Heike
5 months ago
D is definitely the way to go!
NI
Nicholle
6 months ago
Consolidation definitely seems like the best option here, but I wonder if the other choices could have hidden benefits we didn't discuss.
ST
Stephanie
6 months ago
I feel like increasing the number of parcels could be beneficial, but it might depend on the context.
DA
Dawne
6 months ago
I remember a practice question about transportation costs, and I think increasing the number of pickups could actually raise costs instead of lowering them.
TY
Tyra
6 months ago
I think increasing the consolidation of shipments might help reduce costs, but I'm not entirely sure how that works in practice.