You are currently working for a local distributor of various electronic devices, as a logistician. Your role
Question:
You are currently working for a local distributor of various electronic devices, as a logistician. Your role to create, modify and supervise the movement of local and international shipments in the supply chain. The Operations Manager (OM), your boss, has discussed with you, a new product that management wants to import. The OM wants your suggestions as to:
-what concerns that the company should be aware of
- which mode of transportation should be used
- how to reduce transportation cost
- should they use FCA or another INCOTERM
- should they use 1 x40 (freight rate US6000.00 (all in))
- should they use LCL ($290.00 w/m (all in)) minimum bill of lading fee $300.00
- or a combination of FCL and LCL- should they use airfreight ($3.50/kg all in)
- what is the most economical freight cost to ship the 700 sets. (show all calculations)
The following details were given
- Product: Replacement Set of Ink Cartridges for Printer
Measurements of Individual box (not export packaging) 18cm L x 11cm W x 5cm H
Weight of Individual box - 250 grams each
Master carton: L 46cm x W 23cm x H 23cm Total max weight 50kg
Maximum height per pallet 91.44cm
Stacking ; max 3 layers per pallet
- Vendor: MIKJIM Industries located in Xiamen, China
- Mode: Air or Ocean
- First order quantity - 700 sets
Please show all the calculations.
Your answers to the concerns should include a full explanation (pros & cons) in your choice of report format. Show all calculations.
Expert Answer:
Logistics Recommendation Report To Operations Manager OM From Your Name Date Current Date Subject Logistics Recommendations for Importing Replacement Sets of Ink Cartridges Dear OM I have reviewed the ... View the full answer
