This week you will discuss transportation and logistics management and its impact on various economic activities. For example, how does transportation and logistics management impact a retailer getting their product on the shelf? How does their distribution network affect their ability to generate revenue as well as provide sustainability in their local economy? You will have to conduct online research to identify the various economic activities in relation to TLM and within the context of the retail industry.
- Are there any other factors that can impact just in time logistics other than trucking delays?
- What would you think would be Walmart's kryptonite? Will there ever be a problem that slows them down?