Supplier 2 is located in Mendocino, California; therefore, the nori must be transported from the supplier to Umami's production facility in Ohio. You have a number of options available for shipping including rail, airplane, commercial trucking, and ship. You need to recommend a transportation method that optimizes cost, speed, and environmental impact. Demand uncertainty is common with a new product; therefore, speed of delivery to handle demand increases is a very important transportation attribute