ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780190931919
Author: NEWNAN
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 10, Problem 1QTC
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The benefits of crowdshipping for large shippers or small scale organization.

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Answer to Problem 1QTC

The benefit of crowd shipping is, that it is one of the cheapest and one the fastest method of shipping.

Explanation of Solution

In crowdshipping, the courier closest to the delivery point is selected for the shipment. There are many benefits of selecting crowdshipping. Some of the benefits of crowdshipping for large shipper and or small scale organization are as follows:

  1. It is one of the cheapest, methods of shipping.
  2. It is done through social networking site, so any one can
  3. It will reduce annual emission of fuel.
  4. There will be low overhead charge in crowdshipping.
  5. It will reduce warehousing charges.
  6. It provides one day delivery or sometime even less, therefore it is very fast method of delivery.
Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction: Travelers, during his journey picks up the parcel or shipment and then deliver it. The process of delivery by an outsourced person is termed crowdshipping. In this method the customer cannot track the shipment but it is one of the cheapest methods of shipping.

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