Reference no: EM131009525 , Length:
The topic is "Implications of Shortage of Long Haul Drivers"
Why this task?
This assignment will test the following:
• Ability to identify quality research articles on the Internet
• Ability to analyse published findings and relate to required area of study
• Ability to articulate YOUR analysis and possible recommendations/opinions in a research essay format
Lessons gained:
:-) Awareness of current status of the selected freight transportation challenges
:-) Awareness of the impact(s) of the identified challenge on the overall freight transportation industry
What do I need to do?
Prepare a research essay paper on a current freight transportation challenge. Select only one (1) of the following current freight transportation challenge:
• The implications to cost and service levels in providing green freight transportation
• The implications of increased security measures in freight transportation
• The implications of shortage of long haul drivers
• The implications of climate change e.g. increase frequency of natural disasters, on freight transportation
The research essay paper should provide the following information:
• Background of the (ONLY one) freight transportation challenge (10% of word count); Abstract and conclusion (10% of word count)
• How this freight transportation challenge will affect the overall logistics industry in Australia (35% of word count) and finally,
• YOUR recommendations (45% of word count) to reduce or eliminate the challenge as well as increase the benefits obtained from quality (effective & efficient) freight transportation management.
The word count information is a guide only. Allocate words as deemed fit to get a good and compact essay.
NB: It should NOT be transport problems faced by a specific company. It should NOT be problems faced by a specific transport company.
Present your findings in a RESEARCH ESSAY PAPER format. Your paper should be 1500 words (± 5%) in length and a word count is required at the end of the paper.
How will the task be assessed?
• Synopsis/Abstract
• Extent of Research
• Quality of Analysis
• Academic language
• References - adequate quantity and quality
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