BUSML 3380 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Transportation Management System, Systems Theory, Insourcing
24 Jun 2017
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Number of distribution points: end to end transportation modes, select and justify end to end transportation modes for, toyota prius made in kentucky, for sale in alaska, ski clothing made in india for resale in colorado. Improved information technology: transportation management system functionality. Total network and lane design: optimize for inbound, outbound, and international freight by lane. Mode & carrier selection: automate carrier selection. Service negotiations: connect to transportation exchanges to assess carrier availability and pricing for contract bids & spot loads. In return, carriers offer: guaranteed time definite deliveries, quality programs emphasize execution and areas for improvement, proactive notification of transit delay, ability to track and trace in real time, real time delivery signature, automatic claims processing. What should you take away from this module: transportation is an important part of the supply chain and society, there are a variety of ways to ship products, each having advantages and disadvantages.
