1. Del Monte is well known for supplying fresh produce such as bananas and pineapples to supermarkets nationwide. To do this, the company must purchase its fruits and vegetables wherever they are grown, even if it is halfway around the world, and get them to market within a very tight time frame. Currently, Del Monte Fresh Produce employs 32 refrigerated vessels, and its shipping operations are divided into three worldwide regions:

North America, Northern Europe/Mediterranean, and Pacific Rim. Access Del Monte’s Web site at www.freshdelmonte.com, and click on “Shipping Operations” to learn more about how Del Monte provides these services to its customers. Then create a chart showing a typical service package for one of Del Monte’s regions, identifying all the elements you can think of that would go into Del Monte’s service package.