Assignment: Warehousing and Material Handling
Length: 750 to 1,250 words
Based on the chapters reading and the attached articles, in a 3-5 page paper, explain the following:
a) How do product characteristics influence packaging and materials handling considerations?
b) What are some environmental disadvantages to plastic packaging?
c) What environmentally friendly packaging strategies might a firm adopt?
d) Discuss the advantages/disadvantages to public warehousing.
e) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of private warehousing?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a) The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c) Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.