SCM220 unit 3 discussion and assignment

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Transportation and Distribution Management (SCM220-1504A-01)

Unit 3 - Discussion Board

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Type: Discussion Board

Due Date: Sun, 10/25/15

Points Possible: 75

Points Earned:0

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Type: Discussion Board

Unit: Distribution, Warehousing, and Inventory Functions

Due Date: Sun, 10/25/15

Grading Type: Numeric

Points Possible: 75

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Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

A great deal of manufacturing is done outside of the United States, which presents various challenges to supply chains. Many of these challenges are in the areas of distribution, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management. Discuss the following:

· Describe at least 2 challenges that supply chains face in each of these areas.

· Identify the strategies you feel that best address those challenges, and explain why.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

· What did you learn from your classmate's posting?

· What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?

· What clarification do you need regarding the posting?

· What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Reading Assignment

Rushton, Croucher, & Baker: Chapters 13 - 22

Assignment Objectives

·Summarize the distribution, transportation, warehousing and inventory functions for intermediate and final products.

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Transportation and Distribution Management (SCM220-1504A-01)

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Unit 2 - Individual Project

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Type: Individual Project

Due Date: Mon, 10/19/15

Points Possible: 100

Points Earned:0

Deliverable Length: 600–800 words

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Type: Individual Project

Unit: Transportation’s Impact on the Environment, Society, and the Economy

Due Date: Mon, 10/19/15

Grading Type: Numeric

Points Possible: 100

Points Earned: 0

Deliverable Length: 600–800 words

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Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

You work for a popular consumer electronics company that ships cell phones from China to the United States. Complete the following for this assignment:

· Write a proposal of 600–800 words to the transportation director of your company about your recommendations for air and sea freight methods to deliver the phones.

· Explain the pros and cons of each method.

· List and describe any regulations, policies, or drawbacks of which the transportation director should be aware.