1. Chapter 7 - CLT Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Activity:
Based on product, product organization, and dates evaluate the best transportation modes for delivery.
Time:
20 Minutes
Objectives:
Discuss different transportation methods
Discuss factors affecting selection of transportation modes.
Discussion:
Could other methods be used?
What considerations were made in selecting the transportation made?
Materials Needed:
Scenario work sheets

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 1:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to receive the following from your supplier:
Item:
3000 cases of Halloween costumes
Manufacturer:
Superior Costumes, Ltd.
Guangzhou, China
Warehouse:
Pico Rivera, CA
Ready for shipment:
July 1
Needed for sale:
September 23

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 1A:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to deliver the following items to your customer:
Item:
300 cases of Halloween costumes
Warehouse:
Pico Rivera, CA
Customer:
Northern California
Ready for shipment:
September 12
Needed for sale:
September 23

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 2:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to receive the following from your supplier:
Item:
6 cases of fine watches
Manufacturer:
Superior Costumes, Ltd.
Bienne, Switzerland
Warehouse:
Fort Worth, TX
Ready for shipment:
July 1
Needed for sale:
July 4

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 2A:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to deliver the following items to your customer:
Item:
2 fine watches
Warehouse:
Fort Worth, TX
Customer:
Atlanta, GA
Ready for shipment:
July 5
Needed for sale:
July 7

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 3:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to receive the following from your supplier:
Item:
600 cars
Manufacturer:
Smart
Boblingen, Germany
Warehouse:
New York, NY
Ready for shipment:
August 1
Needed for sale:
Backordered

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 3A:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to deliver the following items to your customer:
Item:
30 cars
Warehouse:
New York, NY
Customer:
San Diego, CA
Ready for shipment:
September 5
Needed for sale:
Backordered

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 4:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to receive the following from your supplier:
Item:
10 tons of coal
Manufacturer:
Cretaceous Coal
Powder River Basin, MT
Warehouse:
Rhome, GA
Ready for shipment:
September 5
Needed for sale:
October 3

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Evaluation of Transportation Modes
Scenario 5:
You are coordinating transportation for your warehouse and must decide the optimum transportation mode to receive the following from your supplier:
Item:
Crude oil
Manufacturer:
Clampet Holding, Ltd
Prudhoe Bay, AK
Warehouse:
Valdez, AK
Ready for shipment:
September 5
Needed for sale:
October 3