Suppose You Have a Shipment of Products That Needs to Be

question 11

Essay

Suppose you have a shipment of products that needs to be transported.What type of service does each of the following intermediaries offer?​
a.Freight forwarders
b.Transportation brokers
c.Shippers' Associations

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Definitions:

Short-Term Schedules

Plans that outline specific activities, resources, and timelines within a short timeframe, typically up to one year.

Forward Scheduling

Forward scheduling is a planning method where tasks are scheduled from the start date onwards to determine the earliest possible completion time.

Delivery Date

The specified date on which a product is agreed to be delivered to the customer.

Minimize Work-In-Process Inventory

A strategy to reduce the amount of unfinished goods in production to increase efficiency and decrease waste.