You are currently working for a local distributor of various electronic devices, as a logistician. Your role to create, modify and supervise the movement of local and international shipments in the supply chain. The Operations Manager (OM), your boss, has discussed with you, a new product that management wants to import. The OM wants your suggestions as to:

-what concerns that the company should be aware of

- which mode of transportation should be used

- how to reduce transportation cost

- should they use FCA or another INCOTERM

- should they use 1 x40 (freight rate US6000.00 (all in))

- should they use LCL ($290.00 w/m (all in)) minimum bill of lading fee $300.00

- or a combination of FCL and LCL- should they use airfreight ($3.50/kg all in)

- what is the most economical freight cost to ship the 700 sets. (show all calculations)

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1. Product: Replacement Set of Ink Cartridges for Printer