What are the three steps of DMO?

• A. Stage, Pickup, Changeover
• B. Stage, Changeover, Pickup
• C. Stage, Load, Changeover
• D. Stage, Pickup, Transfer

Answer: (A)

The sequence starts with Stage, where you prepare the area and resources—organizing equipment, verifying paperwork, and getting everything set up for movement. Next is Pickup, which is the actual collection or securing of the cargo to be moved. Finally, Changeover is the handoff or transition to the next phase or operator, resetting the setup for the next cycle. This order makes sense because you must stage first to ensure everything is ready, you can’t pickup until it’s prepared, and you can’t changeover until the cargo has been secured and the task is complete. Choosing a different order would break the flow—Changeover before pickup, or using a different term like Load or Transfer, wouldn’t reflect the intended sequence.