Chapter 9, Problem 13SQ

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Explain why would a company use an asset based 3PL service provider versus a non asset based provider ?

To what extent are clients/customers satisfied with 3PL services? What is the relative importance of cost, performance and value creation as determining factors for evaluating and selecting 3PLS?

How can demand management help to unify channel members, satisfy customers, and solve customer problems?

What is inbound distribution?

Transportation mode decisions are generally driven by two major factors: cost and service

How would these communication efforts (CPFR, VMI, etc.) help alleviate each cause of the bullwhip (updating with lead time, batching, price fluctuations, and gaming)?

A 3PL provider may have only transport services or may also provide warehouseand inventory management services. What are the advantages and disadvantagesto a firm in outsourcing its warehouse and inventory management operations alongwith transportation?

You have decided to start a door-to-dorm laundry service for the college students atthe local university. Students log on to your Web site and provide specific information tocreate an account including address information needed for pickup and delivery plus credit,charge, or debit card information for payment. At the time of the initial pickup, students aregiven a large plastic bag that they fill with their laundry. You pick up the laundry and wash,dry, fold, and return it within one week. Once the student has created an account, they cantext, email, or logon onto the Web site to request future pickups.Questions:1. Define the basic functions that this Web site must perform in order to meet thebasic needs of the laundry service as well as attract and maintain the interests ofstudents.2. What are some things you might do to entice students to return time and time againto your Web site?3. What actions can you take to increase traffic and draw students to your Web site? 4. Can you identify…