SCLM446-862M Global Logistics & Trans (2235-DD)

1.1 Discussion Assignment - Supply and Demand

70 Points Total. Initial post (50 pts) due Day 5 (11:59 CT), Replies (20 pts) due Day 7 (11:59 CT)

Part 1 Initial Post Due by Day 5 (11:59, CT) of Week 1 (50 pts)

Utilizing Bellevue Universitys Online Library/Library Databases, conduct research that will enable you to compare and contrast supply and demand considerations for over-the-road transportation.

Summarize your thoughts in a MS Word document. Your answer should be at least 500 words in length.

Weekly Objectives:

After studying this week and completing the assignments, you should be able to:

Explain how over-the-road transportation affects the global supply chain;

Understand how deregulation of the trucking industry in the U.S. benefited the global supply chain;

Understand the requirements of the course project a trade embargos impact to the supply chain.

Content for this week

Assigned Readings:

Mayorga, M. E. & Mrozik, D. C. (2008). Developing a qualification process for transportation logistics providers. IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings, 427-432. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.bellevue.edu:80/login?auth=bb&url=http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.bellevue .edu/docview/192465293?accountid=28125

Regan, A. C. & Golob, T. F. (2005). Trucking industry demand for urban shared use freight terminals. Transportation, 32(1), 23-36. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.bellevue.edu/login?auth=bb&url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edssch&AN=edssch.qt0v33g422&site=eds-live

Ahoy, C. K. Chapters 1-4. Customer-driven operations: Aligning quality tools and business processes for customer excellence. ISBN: 9780071608312, eBooks

Assigned Video:

What in the World is the Global Supply Chain? Video (3 minutes) Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh7XXOyFdWE