Question: What is the difference between logistics and freight forwarding within supply chain management? Provide an example. (3 marks) The mandate of CIFFA is to support

What is the difference between logistics and freight forwarding within supply chain management? Provide an example. (3 marks) The mandate of CIFFA is to support and develop trade between Canada and other countries, and help Canada's competitiveness in the international marketplace. Explain and provide an example. (5 marks)

If you were in discussions with a potential new client, how would you describe the importance of transparency within freight forwarding services, and what two examples would you provide in the effort to persuade them? (4 marks) "The colder the storage requirement, the more complicated the logistics," said David Goldberg CEO of DHL Global Forwarding USA. Discuss what the CEO is referring to and include the Pfizer cold storage dilemma. (4 marks)

If the captain of a ship that was waiting at the entrance of the Suez Canal at the time the Ever Green was blocking the entrance, asked for your advice as to whether or not to wait and proceed through the Suez Canal when able or to turn around and take an alternative route, what would be your advice? Explain the logic in your advice. (8 marks) A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives. If you were the owner of a new and upcoming freight forwarding company within a saturated market, what 4 KPI would you set in order to make your company more competitive and distinguishable from the rest? Explain the rationale for your KPI selection. (8 marks)

Algeria bans French Military Aircraft from its airspace. Discuss in terms of Freedoms of the Air. (4 marks) Why would you choose a 5PL over a 4PL? Give an example. (3 marks)

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