Lesson 4.1 PART 2-LOGISTICS
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
1. Compare the logistics of delivering a product to a local, a national, and an international market.
2. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transportation for distributing a product to different
markets.
Independent Work
1.Study the glossary and then do the Glossary Quiz2.Download the Case Analysis Template3.Read the ShopClues case and analyze it using the Case Analysis Template4.Exit Card5.Homework Forum postStudy these words before class and then do the glossary quiz.
- Do this quiz before class and after you study the glossary.
- Read the case and answer the questions. Use the case analysis template provided.
The CEO of ShopClues wants an update report on the current status of logistics at ShopClues. Prepare a short presentation to answer these questions:
1.How can good logistics help a company like ShopClues?2.How has technology helped improve logistics for ShopClues?3.Do you think ShopClues should continue the 3PL strategy or manage logistics themselves? (Talk about the pros and cons.)Post your case analysis here by 1 hour before class.
- You can check your homework answers here after class.
Do this short survey after class to reflect on how class went for you.