Which term is used to describe dividing truckloads into smaller quantities for use?

• A. Cross-docking
• B. Break-bulk
• C. Kanban
• D. Batch

Answer: (B)

The process described is break-bulk. It involves taking a bulk truckload and deconsolidating it into smaller quantities to supply multiple destinations or end users. This is common at a distribution center where one large shipment is split into the case or pallet quantities needed by different stores or customers.

Cross-docking focuses on moving goods directly from inbound to outbound with minimal storage and not necessarily breaking the shipment into multiple smaller lots for use. Kanban is a signaling system for replenishment, not the act of dividing shipments. Batch refers to producing or processing items in groups, rather than splitting a shipment for multiple uses.