Which of the following statements is an example of ways to reduce the cost of transportation?
A.
increase the number of pickups
B.
increase the number of parcels
C.
increase number of shipments
D.
increase consolidation of shipments
The Answer Is:
D
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
CLT emphasizes that transportation cost is reduced by increasing load utilization and reducing the number of shipments.Shipment consolidationmeans 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.