Consider a supply chain for an organization you are familiar with. 1. How could the organization create more value for its stakeholders? 2. Which of the four future freight flows should it prepare itself for? 3. What should the organization do to prepare for the future flow(s)?
What information can be discussed when talking about logistics in grocery supply chains?
Research journal Draft Post a draft of your research journal for others to review. Post as much of it as you have done. Put your thesis statement in bold font. Indicate what citation style you are using. Make your initial post by mid-week to give folks time to review it.
In week 8, you will be submitting your research journal. In this discussion, create and post your outline for that journal, making sure that you use complete sentences for all elements of the outline. Include your thesis statement in the outline in bold font. Remember that, if you have one sub-heading, you should have at least one more. Do not make elements … Read more
What are its main characteristics? What are some of the substitutes and complements for the good? Indicate whether the good is a normal good or an inferior good. Identify and describe the main nonprice factors that could cause an increase or decrease in the demand for the good or service. Identity and describe the main … Read more
Discuss economic factors, private and external, affecting company economic decisions for transportation options. Discuss the social costs associated with various forms of energy sources required to fuel transportation vehicles. Use the forum to discuss topics as you would in a “live” classroom. The idea is to learn from each other based on reflecting on reading … Read more
Assume you are the packaging engineer for a large consumer products company. In this company, the Packaging Design Briefs are initiated by the marketing group and forwarded to the Package Engineering group. You currently are working on three packaging design briefs. Copies of these design briefs are attached. Note that the marketing department has completed some information on each … Read more
Assume you are given the task of developing retail packaging for a new product. The product and package will be produced in a small town in China and then shipped and sold in the United States.
Discuss the use of pallets in a shipping system. What considerations must be taken when deciding whether or not a pallet is required for a specific shipment of boxes? What considerations must be made in determining the placement of boxes on the pallet and securing the boxes to the pallet?
Navigate to the following Web Sites: (Institute of Packaging Professionals) and (World Packaging Organization) . Discuss the significance and value of the organizations and these web sites to the profession of packaging and to students taking a packaging course but not wanting to become packaging professionals. What resources from these websites may be useful to … Read more