Which center is primarily used to ship orders directly to customers?

• A. Fulfillment center
• B. Distribution center
• C. Manufacturing center
• D. Return center

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is how different facilities handle different parts of the order flow, specifically which one is set up to ship directly to customers. A fulfillment center is built around processing customer orders end-to-end—receiving inventory, picking the right items, packing, and shipping them out to buyers. That direct-to-consumer shipping is its core function, often integrated with order management and carrier services to get orders delivered. The other centers serve different purposes: distribution centers move goods to retail locations or other hubs, manufacturing centers create products, and return centers handle reverse logistics. So, for sending orders straight to customers, the fulfillment center is the best fit.