Questions and Answers of Transportation A Global Supply Chain Perspective

Why is the judicial system involved in transportation policy and regulation?
What roles do individual states play in transportation regulation?
Identify the four primary types of transportation regulation. Describe the purpose or rationale for each type.
Glenda Litchee, chief technology officer for RIoT Athletic has developed a revolutionary running shoe that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Sensors in the sole, heel, and tongue of the shoe
Is risk a natural phenomenon or a manmade problem in transportation? Briefly defend your perspective.
How can transportation professionals identify the specific risks facing their companies? Briefly describe these methods.
Describe the three types of strategies that a company can deploy to proactively limit its transportation risks.
Discuss how companies can use the Internet of Things and other technologies to understand and respond to transportation risk.
Why is global transportation such an important issue in supply chain success?
Bobby Cook is trying to capture the attention of Black Friday shoppers for OptiShop, a discount chain with 1,500 stores in Canada and the United States. Bobby wants to offer a tabletop 3D printer at
Revolving Wings (RW) is a Kalamazoo, Michigan, manufacturer of equipment for the renewable energy sector. The company has a strong domestic market for their fiberglass composite wind turbine blades.
Why would companies use ocean transportation versus air freight service to move international freight?
What combination of intermodal services would be most beneficial for the following products?a. Lumber moving from British Columbia, Canada, to London, Englandb. Seedless grapes moving from
Identify and briefly describe the six steps involved in the CBP customs clearance process. What can individual companies do to streamline this process?
What value do ancillary service providers bring to global transportation execution? Discuss the roles ofa. International freight forwardersb. NVOCCsc. Export packers
Why are transportation policy, regulation, and planning important? How do they feed off each other?
Over the last 10 years the federal government has dramatically increased the number of regulations pertaining to transportation safety and security. Two such regulations are presented below. Review
What are the primary themes or goals of U.S. national transportation policy?
The Federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) was designed and passed by Congress to set tax rates per gallon of gasoline and diesel consumed by vehicles using the federal interstate system. The HTF is then
What groups play a role in the development of national transportation policy? What roles does each group take?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of increasing transportation safety and security regulations. Be sure to include both transportation providers and transportation users in your discussion.
Identify and describe the four major eras of transportation regulation.
Which mode of transportation has received the greatest level of government promotional support? Defend your answer.
Eric Paulsen is a manager of Cyclone Ice Cream LTD., a manufacturer of several ice cream products, based in a suburban city near Chicago, IL. One of the largest customers for Eric is ABC Mart, which
SCOR is a local nonprofit organization that provides advice and direction to new and/or small companies. The volunteers for the SCOR organization are all retired executives and/ or entrepreneurs. At
The supply chain industry is facing a severe talent gap. What are the causes of this gap? What can companies do to acquire and retain supply chain talent?
What is collaboration? How can transportation companies and shippers use collaboration to reduce fuel consumption and cost?
What is your view of the use of technology to enhance sustainability in transportation systems in the future?
The Clearfield Cheese Company was established by two brothers, Terry and Ted Edwards, in 1931, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. This section of Central Pennsylvania’s economy was based largely upon
During the last 20 to 30 years, there have been a number of countries whose economies have experienced important economic expansion and development. One group of countries has been labeled the BRIC
Company Overview TEA Logistics Services, Inc. (TEA) was started in 2005 by three siblings in a family that had a long history of involvement in logistics. TEA began operations primarily as a freight
The theories of absolute and comparative advantage have been offered as economic rationale for trade between and among regions and countries. Compare and contrast the two concepts. Which of the two
The overall growth of global trade has more than doubled since 2000. Why? What has been the most important factor prompting this growth. Is this rate of growth likely to continue in the future? Why
Energy, food, and water are frequently cited resources that are critical for economic development. Explain the importance of each one to economic development. What disparities exist among countries
Technology can impact economic development on both a macro and a micro level. What types of technology do we need to have such impacts on a macro basis? On a micro basis?
Robotics have attracted more attention in recent years. Why? How are robots being used in supply chains?
The opening of the Erie Canal and the building of the transcontinental railroads in the 19th century were described as significant milestones for the economic development in the United States.
“Transportation is the most important economic factor for economic development.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?
The oldest and most economically, socially, and politically developed cities in the world are located on the coasts of the major continents. This is no surprise since water transportation is the
The economic integration associated with globalization can provide an opportunity for more widely dispersed development. Why is this possible? What are the major stumbling blocks to such integration?
The highways and other transportation networks that serve major metropolitan areas are frequently described as the lifelines of the metropolitan area. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Compare and contrast time and place utility, and explain how they contribute to the value of products. What is the importance of time and place utility in our global economy?
Adam Smith stated that specialization of labor was limited by the extent of the market and that transportation helps to expand the market. Explain the meaning and importance of this statement.
Economists often point to the impact of improved transportation on land values and related economic development. What is the nature and significance of the transportation impact?
The service characteristics of freight movements are considered by some shippers to be as important as or more important than the freight rate. Discuss the various service characteristics for freight
Discuss the role of transportation information and how it supports network visibility, control, and service consistency.
MyIoT Inc. is a mid-sized technology company that was early to market with Internet of Things (IoT) devices for the home. They make security cameras, thermostats, and lighting products that have
Describe the attributes of information quality and how they impact transportation decision making.
Sammy Killebrew is struggling to clear his head after a lengthy and unpleasant meeting with the CEO at Vital-E Nutrition (VEN). The company, a manufacturer of temperature-sensitive liquid and powder
Explain how a TMS enables delivery process planning, execution, and control.
What are some of the most valuable TMS functionalities? How do they contribute to both cost reduction and service improvement?
How can a company facilitate a smooth and timely implementation of a TMS?
What options are available for procuring transportation software? Why would a company pursue each option?
How is new equipment technology contributing to transportation sustainability initiatives?
How can technology promote transportation safety?
Discuss how transportation professionals are deploying technology in their quest to minimize freight theft.
Why are technology and transportation equipment companies investing so much time, money, and effort into autonomous transportation research?
Why should transportation professionals pay attention to the emerging area of blockchain?
What capabilities and benefits will result from the development of next generation TMS tools?
Mid-West Trucking is a medium-sized TL carrier based in Des Moines, Iowa. Like many other carriers based in Iowa and surrounding states, Mid-West Trucking faces much demand for eastbound shipments
What is cost-of-service pricing? What is the relationship between value-of-service pricing and cost-of service pricing?
What are economies of scale, density, and scope in transportation? How do they affect the cost of carriers?
Hardee is a medium-sized, regional LTL carrier servicing the chemical industry. Because many of the shipments hauled by Hardee are hazardous in nature, its drivers need specialized training and must
Cyclone Transportation is a medium-sized truckload carrier based in Ohio, United States. You are a procurement manager of this company, whose main responsibility is the procurement of diesel fuel for
CEO John Spychalski is concerned about a problem that has existed at CBN railroad for almost 20 years now. The continuous problem has been that the locomotives used by the company are not very
The last several years has seen a tremendous growth in rail shipments into and out of North Dakota and southern Canada. These shipments were oil outbound and water, sand, and other operating
The United States air traffic control system, managed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), provides the necessary guidance for aircraft to fly safely between and origin–destination pair.
According to Airlines for America, there have been approximately 51 airline mergers/acquisitions since 1930. Although this is not necessarily a verifiable number, it does show the magnitude of the
During the summer of 2014, Ben Heuer, president and chief operating officer of Great Lakes Carriers (GLC), and E. Kate Weber, vice president of business development, revisited the port directors of
Oil production in the Bakken Region of the United States and southern Canada has increased rapidly over the last few years because of the world price for oil. In North Dakota alone, from July 2012 to
Intermodal competition is more intense than intramodal competition for water carriers. Why?
Closet Concepts Ltd. (CCL) is a rapidly growing provider of home storage and organization products. They manufacture a wide range of products ranging from wire closet organizers to wood shelving
C.H. Robinson, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is one of the largest nonasset- based 3PLs in North America and the world. The firm has extended its service from its historical brokerage
Why would a company use an asset-based 3PL service provider versus a nonasset-based provider?
After implementing a 3PL relationship, how should transportation managers promote continuous improvement of performance and achieve supply chain value?
Discuss the strategic needs and challenges that transportation managers face. How can 3PL service providers help them improve performance and reduce costs?
What are the six issues customers must deal with if they choose to use private carriage, instead of 3PLs?
Joe Hannibal, senior director of transportation for Young Again Pharmaceuticals (YAP), is gearing up for his company’s most critical product rollout in more than a decade. YAP has developed a