What do you understand by the term transport modes

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QUESTION 1

(a) Give the four decision areas in supply chain management

(b) In supply chain management, the mode choice is the most strategic decision as it is closely linked to the inventory decisions. How can a firm effectively manage its transport strategy while deciding among air, sea and land shipments?

QUESTION 2

Urban freight planning is more complex than urban passenger transport in many respects. Critically explain the complexities of the urban freight planning process

QUESTION 3

(a) How may a Company Service Representative (CSR) add value to the company through transportation routing?

(b) How do companies manage the determination of freight cost for all types of shipments?

QUESTION 4

(a) Elaborate on the impact Information Technology may have on the freight transportation system

(b) What do you understand by the term transport modes?

QUESTION 5

Transportation modes can either compete or complement one another in terms of cost, speed, accessibility, frequency, safety, comfort, etc. There are three main conditions that ensure that some modes are complementing one another

Elaborate on the basis of different geographical markets, different transport markets and different levels of service

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