MSSC CLT Exam - Topic 9 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for MSSC's CLT exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 9

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Which of the following statements is an example of ways to reduce the cost of transportation?

Aincrease the number of pickups

Bincrease the number of parcels

Cincrease number of shipments

Dincrease consolidation of shipments

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Suggested Answer: D

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.

by Beckie at Apr 01, 2026, 02:49 PM

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Sean

18 days ago

A doesn't make sense, that just adds costs.

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Heike

23 days ago

D is definitely the way to go!

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Nicholle

1 month ago

Consolidation definitely seems like the best option here, but I wonder if the other choices could have hidden benefits we didn't discuss.

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Stephanie

2 months ago

I feel like increasing the number of parcels could be beneficial, but it might depend on the context.

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Dawne

2 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.

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Tyra

2 months ago

I think increasing the consolidation of shipments might help reduce costs, but I'm not entirely sure how that works in practice.

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