Research and discuss the need for multi-modal transportation improvements upon the North America Landbridge (Figure 1 – https://www.scirp.org/pdf/OJAppS_2019041116012050.pdf) and the new expansion of the Panama Canal. What effect can these improvements have upon both the national and global economy?
Homework 2: 2 pages
After reading sections 3.5-3.9 of the OMBOK and from information provided within the dialogue between the Logistics Manager and his Transportation Planners, answer the following questions:
– Describe in detail the benefits and challenges of the varying modes of transportation. What opportunities are available for intermodal transportation?
– Describe regulations that affect international shipping and provide one scenario to illustrate each regulation.
– Describe regulations that affect transportation in the US and provide one scenario to illustrate each regulation.
– Explain what is meant by strategic sources and analyze the positive and negative effects this may have upon a company such as Maple Excellence Furniture Company.
Homework 2: 3 pages and 2 references:
This module focused on the Logistics Department. For this portion of the Project, answer the following questions and submit your answers as a Word document:
- What are the primary and secondary objectives of this department?
- Are these objectives in conflict with other departments and, if so, why?
- What are the largest challenges facing the department?
- What are the challenges to integrating this department with the remainder of the supply chain?
- How can technology help this department?
Reference:
Designing and Managing the Supply Chain; Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies. Simchi-Levi, Kaminsky & Simchi-Levi, (2022), 4 th edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 9780073403366
Research and discuss the need for multi-modal transportation improvements upon the North America Landbridge (Figure 1 – https://www.scirp.org/pdf/OJAppS_2019041116012050.pdf) and the new expansion of the Panama Canal. What effect can these improvements have upon both the national and global economy?
Homework 2: 2 pages
After reading sections 3.5-3.9 of the OMBOK and from information provided within the dialogue between the Logistics Manager and his Transportation Planners, answer the following questions:
– Describe in detail the benefits and challenges of the varying modes of transportation. What opportunities are available for intermodal transportation?
– Describe regulations that affect international shipping and provide one scenario to illustrate each regulation.
– Describe regulations that affect transportation in the US and provide one scenario to illustrate each regulation.
– Explain what is meant by strategic sources and analyze the positive and negative effects this may have upon a company such as Maple Excellence Furniture Company.
Homework 2: 3 pages and 2 references:
This module focused on the Logistics Department. For this portion of the Project, answer the following questions and submit your answers as a Word document:
- What are the primary and secondary objectives of this department?
- Are these objectives in conflict with other departments and, if so, why?
- What are the largest challenges facing the department?
- What are the challenges to integrating this department with the remainder of the supply chain?
- How can technology help this department?
Reference:
Designing and Managing the Supply Chain; Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies. Simchi-Levi, Kaminsky & Simchi-Levi, (2022), 4 th edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 9780073403366