1. Why is the logistics sector so vulnerable to industrial disputes? Provide examples

2. Describe a recent 'trade war" and identify the imposition of tariffs on imports had on the logistics sector.

3. How can supply chains be disrupted during and after a recession?

4. What approaches are cooperations taking to address 'modern slavery'?

5. How should manufactures deal with the problem of conflict minerals in their supply chain?Think about the wider implications of workers when considering your response.

6. What impact can modern supply chain practices have upon workers employed by suppliers in remote markets?

7. Is the western political imperative to diversify manufacturing away from China achievable?

8. What implications if any will trade wars have in terms of re-shoring and near-sourcing?

9. Why would authorities place a low priority on cargo crime? Is the response understandable?

10. How can companies mitigate the threat of cargo crime to their shipments?

11. What regulatory programs have been put in place for international sea freight security and how they work?

12. Describe the different approaches to risk and security in the movement of air cargo.

13. Using examples, set out what impact a breach of cyber security could have on the company affected.

14. Identify the source of cyber-threat to logistics companies and supply chains.

15. Why is increased supply chain visibility increasing regarded as a double-edged sword in terms of vulnerability from cyber attack.