Module 5 - Home Transportation Modular Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes: · Case · Distinguish between an effective transportation design and an ineffective one. · Describe the various modes of transportation and their use in supply chains. · Explain the importance of transportation systems to SCM. · SLP · Describe the various modes of transportation and their use in supply chains. · Explain the importance of transportation systems to SCM. · Distinguish between an effective transportation design and an ineffective one. · TD · Explain the importance of transportation systems to SCM. · Distinguish between an effective transportation design and an ineffective one. Module Overview Welcome to module five. In this module we will be examining the importance of transportation systems in the supply chain. As mentioned in earlier modules transportation infrastructure is critical to an effective supply chain. We will examine just how critical an effective transportation system is in this module. Module 5 - Case Transportation Global Logistics Assigment: For this case please read the article below concerning inbound logistics and then answer the following questions. What are the problems companies face when they expand their supply chain worldwide? What are your suggestions? Assignment Expectations You should identify at least four problems/issues. You should use at least one additional resource. Make you claims and back them up with information from the reading and your other references. Add some of your own ideas. Be sure to indicate that these are your own. Use the same format as your module one paper. The paper should be 3-4 pages. Global Logistics Solution s: A Guide to the Problems Shippers Face, Andrea MacDonald. World Trade. Troy: May 2007. Vol.20, Iss. 5; pgs. 36 - 40. Available in the Trident Online Library. Abstract:As companies expand their supply chains worldwide, logistics complications grow and solutions become more problematic. In order to provide reliable, quality services, global logistics providers must be extremely flexible. Shippers need to ask their logistics providers what level of visibility their systems can provide. Supply chains are longer these days than ever before, and that makes communication with the consignee critical. Information needs to be online and accessible to all supply chain partners. The integrated IT solutions provide global visibility of shipments, orders, and inventory moving through the customers' supply chains. To minimize the risk of delays at ocean ports, there are a number of long-term and short-term strategies that shippers can implement to maintain or improve product flow. The most overlooked strategy is also the easiest -- the assurance of accurate and complete documentation. Another strategy to consider is the pre-clearance of cargo. This is a Signature Assignment for LOG301 Case Module 5 There are thre ...

1. Module 5 - Home
Transportation
Modular Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be
able to satisfy the following outcomes:
· Case
· Distinguish between an effective transportation design and an
ineffective one.
· Describe the various modes of transportation and their use in
supply chains.
· Explain the importance of transportation systems to SCM.
· SLP
· Describe the various modes of transportation and their use in
supply chains.
· Explain the importance of transportation systems to SCM.
· Distinguish between an effective transportation design and an
ineffective one.
· TD
· Explain the importance of transportation systems to SCM.
· Distinguish between an effective transportation design and an
ineffective one.
Module Overview
Welcome to module five. In this module we will be examining
the importance of transportation systems in the supply chain. As
mentioned in earlier modules transportation infrastructure is
critical to an effective supply chain. We will examine just how
critical an effective transportation system is in this module.
Module 5 - Case
Transportation
Global Logistics
Assigment: For this case please read the article below
concerning inbound logistics and then answer the following

2. questions.
What are the problems companies face when they expand their
supply chain worldwide? What are your suggestions?
Assignment Expectations
You should identify at least four problems/issues. You should
use at least one additional resource. Make you claims and back
them up with information from the reading and your other
references. Add some of your own ideas. Be sure to indicate
that these are your own. Use the same format as your module
one paper. The paper should be 3-4 pages.
Global Logistics
Solution
s: A Guide to the Problems Shippers Face, Andrea MacDonald.
World Trade. Troy: May 2007. Vol.20, Iss. 5; pgs. 36 - 40.
Available in the Trident Online Library.
Abstract:As companies expand their supply chains worldwide,
logistics complications grow and solutions become more
problematic. In order to provide reliable, quality services,
global logistics providers must be extremely flexible. Shippers
need to ask their logistics providers what level of visibility their
systems can provide. Supply chains are longer these days than
ever before, and that makes communication with the consignee
critical. Information needs to be online and accessible to all
supply chain partners. The integrated IT solutions provide
global visibility of shipments, orders, and inventory moving
through the customers' supply chains. To minimize the risk of

3. delays at ocean ports, there are a number of long-term and
short-term strategies that shippers can implement to maintain or
improve product flow. The most overlooked strategy is also the
easiest -- the assurance of accurate and complete
documentation. Another strategy to consider is the pre-
clearance of cargo.
This is a Signature Assignment for LOG301 Case Module 5
There are three specific learning outcomes:
1. Distinguish between an effective transportation design and an
ineffective one.
2. Describe the various modes of transportation and their use in
supply chains
3. Explain the importance of transportation systems to SCM.
The grading rubric below has been developed to measure
student success in meeting the expectations related to applying
your knowledge to transportation designs and their uses.
The grading rubric below has been developed to measure
student success in meeting the expectations related to applying
your knowledge of global forces, culture and diversity on doing
business in other countries.
Assignment Expectation
Weak
Marginal
Adequate
Strong

4. Organization
Demonstrates the ability to organize content logically,
concisely, and in a appropriate manner to understanding of
global forces, country differences, culture and diversity.
There is no logical sequence of information. Wording is
rambling and unfocused
Paper does not follow a logical sequence.
Paper follows a logical sequence. There are some minor
problems with topic transitions. Introduction and/or conclusion
are not clear.
Paper follows a logical sequence with an effective introduction
and conclusion. Each segment relates to others in a carefully
planned framework.
Demonstrates the ability to support a central point or viewpoint
throughout the paper.
Insufficient elaboration and/or support (e.g., summaries,
listings) in the paper.
Limited elaboration and/or support in the paper.
Support with some specific details and elaboration in the paper.
Support through both specific details and elaboration apparent
in the paper.
Content
Demonstrates the ability to address an identifiable purpose in
paper—the implementation of global forces, culture and

5. diversity in doing business in other countries.
The purpose is not identified, is unclear, or inappropriate in the
paper.
Purpose is occasionally unclear in the paper.
Clear purpose, but not consistently sustained throughout the
paper.
Clear purpose sustained throughout the paper.
Demonstrates the ability to gather and sort information and data
on a particular subject matter or topic.
Does not have a grasp of information and appropriate data.
Topic is poorly developed. Supporting materials are absent or
vague. Trite ideas and/or unclear wording reflect a lack of
understanding of topic.
Seems uncomfortable with information and data. Topic is
evident but with little or no elaboration.
Seems comfortable with the information and data. Topic is
evident with some supporting details.
Demonstrates full knowledge of the topic with explanation and
elaboration. The topic is well developed, effectively supported,
and appropriate for the assignment. Critical thinking is clearly
and creatively expressed. Data choices are well thought out.
Delivery
Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate word choice and
grammar in the speech.

6. There are many sentences with grammatical errors. Some
sentences are incomplete/halting, and/or vocabulary is
somewhat limited or inappropriate.
There are a few sentences that are complete and grammatical.
Word choice is not always appropriate for presentation.
Sentences are generally complete and grammatical, and they
flow together easily. With a few exceptions, words are chosen
for their precise meaning.
All sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow
together easily. Words are chosen for their precise meaning.
Word choice illustrates grasp of content and enhances
presentation.
Demonstrates the ability to make an effective speech outline
that is free from bias (e.g. sexism, racism, ageism,
heterosexism, etc).
Language chosen for a presentation is inappropriate and
exhibits bias. Uses clichés, slang, jargon, racist, or sexist
language. Some readers may be offended.
Language chosen for the paper is free from bias with one or two
minor exceptions.
Language has no apparent bias. There is some inappropriate
language.
Language is completely free from bias

7. Module 5 - Background
Transportation
The following information is intended to give you a good
background on the importance of transportation in the supply
chain. Again, go to the ProQuest data base and read the articles
below to assist you with completing the assignments for this
module. You are also encouraged to surf the internet for
additional materials.
Required Materials
You are not required to read all of these articles but you should
choose several, and reading all of them will substantially
further your knowledge.
Start by reading this article on how effectively managing
transportation can reduce cost.
Gilmore, D. (2002, Nov.). Achieving transportation excellence.
World Trade. Troy, 15(11), 36-39.
http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/22
8289417/6959DC5490D944C5PQ/1?accountid=28844
This article which discusses 4 trends in the logistics industry
driven by third party logistics (3PL) companies.
Trunick, P. A., (2002, Oct). 4 logistics trends driving and
driven by 3PLs. Transportation & Distribution. Cleveland, 7-11.
http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/23
4178143/F1EBE7CF2141480APQ/1?accountid=28844

8. This article discusses the outsourcing of logistics and storage in
the chemical industry.
Milmo, S. (2002, Oct. 14). Logistics and distribution services
begin to separate. Chemical Market Reporter. New York,
262(13), 6-8.
http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/19
4751134/CBB63981095C4132PQ/1?accountid=28844
This article is used in the case study.
MacDonald, A., (2007). Global Logistics