Chapter 9, Problem 2SQ

What are the problems of reverse logistics asset management?

Currently the road transport is being utilized in most of the transshipments. Using PESTEL, explain how the Rail mode of transport can be incorporated in the overall efficiency in logistics

What is a closed-loop transportation scheme, and how does it work? Why is it essential to have dedicated or contracted transportation carriers in such a system?

Operations management What are the three informational needs of the transportation model in logistics ?

Large trucks are an important piece of the logistics chain. However, there were 333,000 large truck crashes in 2012, resulting in almost 3,800 fatalities, the majority being drivers or passengers of other vehicles, not the truck driver. One accident in 2014 caused a public uproar when a Walmart truck driver fell asleep at the wheel after being awake for 24 hours and crashed into another car, killing one person and critically injuring others, one being a well-known comedian. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enacted tougher hours-of-service rules that went into effect in July 2013. One report claimed that the industry would lose $1 billion in lost productivity as a result of these rules, while another concluded the industry would realize almost $500 million in benefit from reduced driver mortality. The new rules have caused considerable controversy and have caused hardships for drivers. As one driver put it, “If the wheels aren’t…

Discuss 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of using the concepts used in Network Logistics (with examples )

Justify and describe why are logistics information systems geared towards government?

How does virtual inventory affect network design? How does virtual inventory impact a company's choice of transportation strategy(ies)?

Flavors of Truck Carriers Most physical delivery takes place by truck (as shown in the pie graph above). Think about the different kinds of delivery service provided by truck carriers.