Chapter 9, Problem 12SQ

What is the role of Information and Communication Technologies(ICT) on the field of transportation and logistics?.

What roles do airports and seaports play in global transportation? How doescargo flow through these facilities?

Why advancements in telecommunications technologies do you believe would have the greatest impact on logistics management? How come?

Discharge what are the advantages of telecommunication technology that they believe are most beneficial to logistics management?

What are the benefits brought by the results of research in the field of transportation?

What are three recommendations for a business encountering transportation and distribution problems?

The cost of logistics varies widely from organization to organization. What factors affect these costs? Are the costs fixed or can they be controlled?

Why is transportation important to a firm's supply chain operations?

what are some government regulations that impact the transportation of goods in the U.S. and how do these government regulations influence transportation planning and execution strategies?  How these regulations might differ from regulations impacting transportation and distribution strategies in the U.S. and in global markets.