Transportation Mode Selection Case Study Joanne Smith had just started her position in the logistics planning group at Retail Co. after graduating with her degree in Supply Chain Management. Retail Co. was a large retailer specializing in the distribution of hardware goods (e.g., lumber, lawnmowers, hand tools, etc.). One of their biggest challenges Retail Co. faces is determining the economic lot size for products for which demand is relatively low. Joanne had been told that there would be a project coming up that would require the examination of this topic, and she was excited to have the opportunity to work on such a project. The morning of her third week on the job she got to work and opened her email and noticed a message from Gary Wilcox (her boss) that asked for her to meet with him in her office at 9:30. When the time came, Gary swung by her office. "Joanne," began Gary as she walked in the door. "I'm not sure how much they told you, but we have been having some issues with our sole supplier of specialty hardwood flooring. The supplier, which is domestic, has been sending defective flooring. We've tried to work with them