Chapter 9, Problem 10SQ

Current trends in supply chain management include supply chain analytics, supply chain sustainability, and supply chain visibility. Describe how these three trends influence in the Transportation industry

Define multimodal transport?

Understand the fundamentals of transportation management and how these services can be sourcedefficiently and effectively

Describe the three types of strategies that a company can deploy to proactively limit its transportation risks.

Explain why are transportation corporation foucs on logistics information systems?

Although better transportation networks help the economy, they can include certain environmental costs. What are the primary environmental costs of transportation and what are the future harmful consequences?

What do we mean by miles-per-delivery (MPD) in Logistics Network? Why is MPD an important metric to keep track of? What are the cost and benefits of low MPD; and costs and benefits of high MPD in your logistics network?

Describe how global positioning system have become quite valuable in transportation management?

As a consultant in logistics management, you are approached by Samsung to compile a report on applying of transport management principles in their logistics and supply chain environment. Given that they operate in an ever-changing environment, read the project statement provided and conduct additional research on Samsung before compiling your report. Before compiling your report conduct additional research on Samsung's investments as well as initiatives in South Africa and report their findings Provide an analysis on why Samsung needed a strong strategy implementation management system to deal with changing customer trends.