SCA360- Home Assignment 7

Please answer the following questions (4 questions). Your answers should be comprehensive and well-supported using the class materials. Make sure to use the Internet resources with the appropriate citations.

1. Discuss the role of distribution in the supply chain. Provide examples of how distribution operations can positively and negatively impact supply chain performance. (2 points)

1. Why are companies like Amazon and The Home Depot making significant investments in distribution network expansion? (2 points)

1. Why would a company such as Clorox, which produces a wide variety of consumer goods, use 3PL distribution services? (2 points)

1. Using company Web sites, compare the distribution service offerings for the following 3PL organizations: (4 points)
2. Kane is Able (https://www.kaneisable.com) and AmeriCold Logistics (https://www.

americold.com)

FedEx Supply Chain (https://supplychain.fedex.com) and Neovia Logistics Services

(https://www.neovialogistics.com)