Address Walmart product distribution strategy, to include:
• Transportation modes
• Ownership and management of the modes (the organization, common carriers, contract carriers etc.)
• The rationale behind the use of those modes
• The strengths and weaknesses of those modes
• Future developments, such as anticipated technological advances and resource availability, that may affect the choice of transportation modes
AOPL (2013). Pipelines 101 (Index page). Retrieved on 13 Jan 2016* from https://www.pipeline101.com/
DeWitt, W. & Clinger, J. (2013). Intermodal freight transportation. Retrieved on 13 Jan 2015* from https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/millennium/00061.pdf
Murray, M. (2015b). Containerization. Retrieved on 13 Jan 2015* from https://logistics.about.com/od/tacticalsupplychain/a/Containerization.htm
Pearson (2015). Product Distribution (PPT deck). Retrieved on 13 Jan 2015* from https://www.pearsoncustom.com/mct-comprehensive/asset.php?isbn=1269879944&id=12248
Smarta (2013). Choosing a transportation mode. Retrieved on 13 Jan 2015* https://www.smarta.com/advice/suppliers-and-trade/logistics-management/product-distribution-the-basics/