The Management team from Trade Your Bags Ltd. needs materials urgently and they use a number of transportation methods. The Logistics Manager is preparing a report to the Management Team to identify the following: i. List three methods of transportation

ii. explain one situation in which each method listed in Part (i) could be used

iii. Outline one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of each method.

iv. When they ship a product by rail the transportation cost is $300 and the transit time is 12 days and by air the cost is $1,200 and will take only one day for delivery. The cost of inventory in transit for a shipment is $100 per day. a) Calculate the costs of transportation by rail and by air.

b) Which of the method of transportation given in part

(a) would you recommend based on cost? Give a reason for your answer make a recommendation on which of these based on cost is the best decision. b) The Logistics Manager of Trade Your Bags Ltd. is conducting the training for three new members of staff from the customer service and supply chain team. i. Explain the term channel of distribution

ii. Briefly explain the role of two (2) intermediaries in the channel of distribution.

iii. List the six interrelated activities in the distribution system that affects customer service and the cost of providing it.

iv. Explain any three (3) of these interrelated activities.