Cheaper modes of transport typically have

A) shorter lead times and smaller minimum shipment quantities.
B) shorter lead times and larger minimum shipment quantities.
C) longer lead times and smaller minimum shipment quantities.
D) longer lead times and larger minimum shipment quantities.

Lead Times

The amount of time that elapses between the initiation and completion of a process, such as the period from placing an order to delivery.

Minimum Shipment Quantities

The smallest amount of product that a supplier is willing to ship, usually determined by transport efficiency or the supplier's policy.

Transport

The movement of goods or people from one location to another, typically involving vehicles such as trucks, planes, or ships.