Spartan Plastics Executive Brief
1.Consolidated Shipping LLC Calculations:
Location
Miles
Calculations
Cost per day
St. Louis-Lansing
487
$6*487+$250 stop-of
$3127
Lansing-Detroit
88
$6*88+$250 stop-of
$778
Detroit-Toledo
65
$6*65+$250 stop-of
$640
Total Cost:
$4590
Consolidated Shipping LLC’s cost per day is
$4590
2.Amalgamated Integrated Services
Location
Miles
Calculations
Cost per day
St. Louis-Ypsilanti
521
$6*521
$3126
Ypsilanti-Detroit
-
$500 (flat cost per
delivery)
$500
Ypsilanti-Lansing
-
$500
$500
Ypsilanti-Toledo
-
$500
$500
Total cost
$4626
Amalgamated Integrated Services’ cost per day is
$4626
3.Reccomendations:
As we can see from the calculations, the daily diference in two options come down to just ($4626-
$4590) $36. Because the diference is not crucial let’s weight the qualitative factors as well.
Comparing the two options, it is clear that Amalgamated Integrated Services ofers superior logistics
services. Although it is $36 more expensive than Consolidated Shipping LLC, it provides a more secure
and efficient service that incorporates cross-docking and a flat rate. This option reduces delivery times,
provides high-quality services, and reduces holding costs. In contrast, Consolidated Shipping LLC is less
flexible as the delivery of goods is dependent on one shipment instead of three, which may result in
increased lead-times.
Therefore, I would recommend that Spartan Plastics choose Amalgamated Integrated Services.
