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Embry LGMT636 Week 1 Discussion
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1. 1. Assume you work for a manufacturing firm in
the US that needs to routinely ship high value, time sensitive goods weighing
up to 150 pounds to both domestic and international markets. Your boss has
asked you to evaluate the following three websites.
·
.fedex.com/us/”>FedEx Services (Links to an external site.)
·
.ups-scs.com/”>UPS Supply Chain Solutions (Links to an
external site.)
·
.dhl-usa.com/”>DHL Logistics (Links to an external site.)
Based on what you find
on their websites, which firm would you choose and why?
1.
2. Rising fuel prices
have had an enormous impact on domestic and global transportation as well as
the US and global economy. Using the Internet, please find and describe at
least one example that illustrates what firms are doing to control
transportation costs given the increasing demand for fuel and limited supply.
Be sure to include links to your sources.
2.
3. Based on
information located on the US Department of Transportation website at
.transportation.gov/dot-strategic-plan”>http://www.dot.gov/dot-strategic-plan
(Links to an external site.) select and discuss one of the Strategic Goals for
the Department of Transportation described in their current Strategic Plan to
date. Describe at least one strategy and performance measure being used by the
DOT to assess its performance against that goal.
3.
4. Using the Internet
or any other resource, identify and describe at least two actions that are
being taken by the Transportation Security Administration to improve the
security of passengers traveling by air or the security of air cargo shipments.
Be sure to include links to your sources.
4.
5. What is the mission
of the FAA? Describe at least one of their key initiatives and how it relates
to the FAA’s mission. Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
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Discussions are an
integral part of your learning in this course. You are encouraged and expected
to participate in online discussions. Regular and meaningful discussion
postings are part of your final grade. The discussion rubric will assist you in
creating effective posts. Your Instructor will use this rubric to evaluate your
work. Access the discussion rubric by selecting the gear icon above the
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Embry LGMT636 Week 2 Discussion
2.3 – Week 2 Discussion
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1.
Based on the trend
toward higher fuel prices for the foreseeable future, what trade offs do you
anticipate between the use of trucking versus rail and intermodal
transportation for domestic shipments? Are there any constraints or limits to
what you envision? Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
2.
What is the primary
advantage of motor carriers versus other modes of transportation? Be sure to
cite or include links to your sources.
3.
Using the Internet or
any other resource, research one of the largest truck carriers in the US and
describe their services. Be sure to include links to your sources.
4.
Using the Internet or
any other resource, research one of the largest railroads carriers in the US
and describe their services. Be sure to include links to your sources.
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Embry LGMT636 Week 3 Discussion
3.3 – Week 3 Discussion
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grading criteria rubric.
1.
Using the following
link, .transtats.bts.gov/freight.asp”>http://www.transtats.bts.gov/freight.asp
(Links to an external site.), did air freight increase or decrease for US carriers as
shown from the last two most recent years completed in the Air Cargo Summary
Data table? Do you expect that trend to continue? Why or why not?
2.
Using the Internet or
any other resource, research and describe at least one recent incident
involving damage to a shipment of marine cargo. If you were a shipper, what
would you do to protect yourself against such a loss? Be sure to include links
to your sources.
3.
Although most people
do not think about it, our networks of oil and natural pipelines represent an
important national asset. As such, they are also vulnerable to threats from
natural and man-made causes. Based on what you are able to find from reliable
sources, what can or should the government or private enterprise do to protect
these assets? Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
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Embry LGMT636 Week 4 Discussion
4.2 – Week 4 Discussion
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1.
Discuss the advantages
of using a “RoadRailer”. Provide relevant examples to support your discussion.
Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
2.
Using the Internet or
any other resource, identify and describe the services of major intermodal
marketing company. Be sure to include links to your sources.
3.
What is Worldport,
where is it located, and what is the average number of aircraft and packages
serviced per day? Discuss the reasons why the facility is located in its
current site and whether you think this decision was a wise investment with
supported arguments.
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Embry LGMT636 Week 5 Discussion
5.3 – Week 5 Discussion
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1.
What is the
relationship between Transportation Resource Planning solutions and ERP
solutions? Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
2.
Using the Internet or
other or any other resource, research one of the Supply Chain Management
Process Standards (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return and Enable) and then
identify and describe one commercial software product that was designed support
that process. Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
3.
Using the Internet or
any other resource, research and describe the concept and potential benefits of
Collaborative Transportation Management (CTM). Based on what you find, do you
think that this concept will continue to grow? Why or why not? Be sure to cite
or include links to your sources.
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Embry LGMT636 Week 6 Discussion
6.3 – Week 6 Discussion
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1.
Using the Internet or
any other resource, research C-TPAT and list some of the accomplishments of
C-TPAT to date. Do you think this program is effective? Why or why not? What is
the status of this program? Be sure to include links to your sources.
2.
Using the Internet or
any other resource, research one of the US Open Sky agreements and describe who
the agreement was with, when it went into force, the rights of each party, how
disputes are settled, and any other information that you think is important.
3.
Why would an ocean
carrier choose to fly a flag of convenience? What are the disadvantages?
Substantiate your answer with examples. Be sure to cite or include links to
your sources.
4.
Fuel prices are
closely linked to transportation costs and specifically to the prices for air
travel. Find one or more current, relevant, and objective journal articles that
discuss the issue of fuel costs as related to the costs of air travel. Present
your findings and discuss the implications for air carriers in the coming
months and years. Indicate the source reference(s) in an APA formatted
reference list.
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Embry LGMT636 Week 7 Discussion
7.3 – Week 7 Discussion
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requirements.
1.
In their discussion on
the proactive role of transportation managers in today’s deregulated
environment, the authors of your text refer to the important role of
transportation in VMI. Explain what is VMI and describe why transportation is
so important in this concept. Support your comments with at least one example
to illustrate. Be sure to cite or include links to your sources.
2.
The growth in the use
of 3PLs has been steadily increasing over the past decade. As stated in the
text, there are often good reasons to outsource all or part of the
transportation function, but there are also downside risks. As the VP for
Logistics in a Fortune 500 firm, discuss whether you would outsource the
transportation function and explain why.
3.
Identify and describe
one example of vertical integration in logistics (or in the transportation
function). Include in your discussion, the firms involved, the rationale for
integration, and actual results (if available). Be sure to cite or include
links to your sources.
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Embry LGMT636 Week 8 Discussion
8.3 – Week 8 Discussion
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1. Using the Internet or any other resource,
research and describe at least one example of state-of-the- art
technology-enabled shipment monitoring (tracing and tracking) capabilities. Be
sure to include links to your sources.
2. Using the Internet or any other resource,
research and select a major ocean or air cargo carrier (COSCO, Hanjin, Maersk,
UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) and describe the services they offer to customers who
need to ship internationally. Be sure to include links to your sources.
3. As part of a rapidly growing firm located in
the US, your CEO has asked you to find out more about US requirements for
exporting. Using the following link, .export.gov/logistics/eg_main_018121.asp”>Export.Gov
(Links to an external site.),
describe what you find about common export documentation. Select at least one
of the documents and describe its purpose in greater detail.
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