Question $15$: Transportation Logistics

a$)"$JT$\text{'}($Just$-$in$-$Time$)$ is more than an Inventory Control System.". What is meant by this statement and do you agree with it$?$

b$)"$DRP$"($Distribution Resource Planning$)$ is seen as a progressive stage in the development of Logistics Management. Compare and contrast $"$DRP$"$ with "JIT" systems.

c$)$ The INCOTERMS describe several options for buying, taking possession of$,$ and taking responsibility for goods. Discuss the pros and cons of buying EXW $($Ex$-$Works$)$; FAS $($Free Alongside Ship$)$; and CFT $($Cost and Freight$).$

d$)$ Systems can be said to be driven by the "PULL ordering System" or by the "PUSH Ordering System." Briefly describe the key distinctions between the two systems.

e$)$ More and more Logistics Systems are "Customer Driven." Discuss. How do Customers measure a vendor's performance?

f$)$ "Salvage, Scrap Disposal, and Packaging Recycling are all actions beneficial to environment protection." Review this concept and link these actions also to socioeconomic benefits.

g$)$ "Location. Location. Location." Three reasons for siting a hotel. What considerations will affect the locating of a Distribution Warehouse?

h$)$ Discuss major trends in World Trade and the significance of Global Logistics.

i$)$ "Back to Core Competencies" is often heard in large companies as they outsource their previously in$-$house logistics functions to third party service providers. Speculate on why such decisions might be made and defend or challenge the proposition.

j$)$ Compare and contrast "Consumer Packaging" with "Industrial Packaging". What other areas of cooperation are desirable between Marketing and Logistics functions?