Mark Hylton is the Vice President of Supply Chain at Foxridge Manufacturers. The firm manufactures and distributes a wide range of consumer products in Kingston, Jamaica. The firm imports raw materials from North and South America and exports its products to several international markets. The firm also has a high market share locally and overseas due to its wide range of high and low-value products. Mark Hylton believes that the company could significantly improve both distribution and environmental impact from transportation by investigating the possibility of using various modes of transportation for its various consumer products.

A. A company designs its transportation network so that the Distribution Centre serves several large customers in its local and international markets. Outline how the company can use such a network to reduce transportation costs while replenishing inventory more frequently.