Which of the following is a feature of Transportation Load Building (TLB)?

Transportation Load Building (TLB) in SAP IBP (part of Supply Chain Control Tower or integration with SAP TM) optimizes the consolidation of shipments into transportation loads based on constraints like capacity and rules.

Option A: Loads are calculated based on transportation lanes and modes of transportThis is partially true but not the defining feature. TLB considers lanes and modes (e.g., truck, rail) as inputs, but its core function is grouping shipments, not merely calculating based on these. It’s too generic to be the standout feature.

Option B: Loads are integrated into SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA as distribution receiptsThis is incorrect. TLB focuses on planning loads within SAP IBP or TM, not direct integration into ERP/S4HANA as "distribution receipts." Integration might occur downstream, but it’s not a TLB feature.

Option C: It uses rule-based planning to create transportation loadsThis is correct. TLB employs configurable rules (e.g., maximum weight, volume, compatibility) to consolidate shipments into loads. For example, it might ensure a truck’s capacity is fully utilized while respecting delivery windows, a hallmark of TLB in SAP IBP’s supply planning capabilities, as per official documentation.

Option D: Loads are calculated based on the minimum utilization of equipmentThis is incorrect. TLB aims to maximize, not minimize, equipment utilization to reducecosts. Minimum utilization might be a constraint, but it’s not the calculation basis.

Thus, C is the defining feature of TLB, reflecting its rule-based approach, consistent with SAP IBP’s supply chain optimization tools.