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MANAGEMENT PROJECT 4: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT In recent years, Logistics Management has been recognised as a major function in its own right. It is a function made up of many sub-functions and many sub-systems, each of which has been, and may still be treated aties distinct management operation Organisations understand that by effectively and efficiently managing the logistics function, it can achieve a sustained competitive advantage Choose a company that you are familiar with and answer the following questions: 1. List and discuss the three levels of strategy that exist in the company 13 27-30 (15) 2. Identify five ways in which the company uses packaging to aid in the storage and movement of goods. (5) 3. Explain to the logistics planner of your chosen company what the different functions in a typical warehouse are Pa 42-44 120) 4. The physical nature of a product is one of the main determinants when choosing a mode of transport. Discuss the four factors that the company must consider when choosing a suitable mode of transport (10) 5. The logistics planner of your chosen company is considering investing in smart containers to ensure the uncomplicated movement of goods in bulk from one transport mode to another. Discuss the benefits of using smart containers (10) Project Guidelines Your project should include a table of contents Text: Font: Arial or New Times Roman (12), spacing 15 lines . All text must be justified at each margin The length of your answers to each question should be in line with mark allocations Your answers must include any theories, charts, tables or exhibits necessary to support your analysis and recommendations Ensure that the readings are not merely reproduced in the project without original critical comments and views References- At least 5 academic sources of reference must be used. These include textbooks, journal articles ant in your field of study. Academic sources do not include Wikipedia and MANAGEMENT PROJECT 4: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT In recent years, Logistics Management has been recognised as a major function in its own right. It is a function made up of many sub-functions and many sub-systems, each of which has been, and may still be treated aties distinct management operation Organisations understand that by effectively and efficiently managing the logistics function, it can achieve a sustained competitive advantage Choose a company that you are familiar with and answer the following questions: 1. List and discuss the three levels of strategy that exist in the company 13 27-30 (15) 2. Identify five ways in which the company uses packaging to aid in the storage and movement of goods. (5) 3. Explain to the logistics planner of your chosen company what the different functions in a typical warehouse are Pa 42-44 120) 4. The physical nature of a product is one of the main determinants when choosing a mode of transport. Discuss the four factors that the company must consider when choosing a suitable mode of transport (10) 5. The logistics planner of your chosen company is considering investing in smart containers to ensure the uncomplicated movement of goods in bulk from one transport mode to another. Discuss the benefits of using smart containers (10) Project Guidelines Your project should include a table of contents Text: Font: Arial or New Times Roman (12), spacing 15 lines . All text must be justified at each margin The length of your answers to each question should be in line with mark allocations Your answers must include any theories, charts, tables or exhibits necessary to support your analysis and recommendations Ensure that the readings are not merely reproduced in the project without original critical comments and views References- At least 5 academic sources of reference must be used. These include textbooks, journal articles ant in your field of study. Academic sources do not include Wikipedia and