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3. Explain with detail with examples company's rationale in maintaining seasonal stocks, anticipatory stocks and safety stocks.

5. Explain in detail the various modes of transportation opted by the company to move goods across borders and impliment a distribution plan to optimize costs and implements strategies to mitigate global risks. 6. Explain in detail the legal complexities of customs, security regulations and international political relationships and how they have an impact on company's transportation across international borders.