Logistics

Fractionalization principle asserts that there must be a possibility of freight or a passenger to be shipped from one place to another without relying on a certain party (group). The Mid-Term paper is based on a topic from this class. You may choose a topic from the first four weeks of lecture readings. Use the course readings and web sites to extend the materials on the topic. Your paper should discuss and extend the information on the topic, and to…

Provide a 1000 word written paper on Compare two examples of intermodal container and freight technology. This paper should be in APA format using appropriate sources. Remember to keep this paper clear, concise, and succinct. The paper will be graded on content, grammar, and format.

Each week needs 250 words for each questions and 3 references for each Week 2. Intermodal supply within the transport demand function can vary according to the nature of what is being transported, such as passengers, freight, and information. This is about supply and demand. For all 3 modes, what are some of the criteria or attributes of these functions that could cause the transportation to vary? Use some simple examples from your experience to answer this question and not…

The United States Government is striving to have a “secure” border under the present administration. What would be the consequences/impact to the United States if the border was suddenly made less open and more “secure”? This is a strategic security question and not a political one. What is the role of the Department of Defense in border and coastal security? What is the DOD's relationship with the Department of Homeland Security as it pertains to border security? How does DOD…

Case Assignment For this case study please read the article below concerning the government setting supply chain standards to enable better integration within the supply chain. This article and your background articles should provide you with a good start on writing a 5-6 page paper discussing the following issue. Please supplement the paper with other references of your choice. How will setting supply chain standards improve supply chain management? Thibodeau, P., (2002). Supply chain standards up for federal funding. Computerworld,…

I just need this by midnight tonight. 250 words. 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 someone working in the packaging profession?

Part 1 DEFM200 Consider how drone technology has been changing and impacting acquisition. Discuss how drones are going to change (or not change) the acquisition of goods in the future.   Here are some links to some sites that discuss commercial and military drones for consideration:  Link 1: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drones-history-progress/ Link 2: https://money.cnn.com/2017/06/23/technology/amazon-drone-beehives/index.html Link 3: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-10713898   Link 4: https://www.military.com/equipment/drones Read about how the FAA is partnering to help promote Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS).  Part 2 RLMT 301…

You are Vice President of Supply Chain Management in a major organization. As the VP of this organization you are addressing your employees on the following two questions. 1. What processes and procedures would you implement to maximize the efficiency and minimize the costs of the transportation portion of your company's supply chain? Ensure you have in-text citations to support your claims. (At least 300 words) 2. What metrics and benchmarks would you establish to measure success? Ensure you have…

How does current immigration policy impact economic, security, and humanitarian policy? How was it treated prior to 9/11? Due to the current policy, what are the challenges that the United States has regarding securing both the US/Canada and US/Mexico borders? Discuss customs border authority and "border searches" as they pertain to the fourth amendment rule.

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. The product will be small runs at first and the package will be a folding carton with a three color print. What print methods might you consider for the first smaller runs? Would you change to a different method if the product does well…