You have been retained by ABC International in Toronto to manage...

You have been retained by ABC International in Toronto to manage their Logistics and related Supply Chain Activities. ABC is importing numerous 20-foot containers of Dollar Store items and distributing them within Canada and the US. - Based on the following, please analyze in detail, and give relevant responses to the subject matter

. Importing twenty 20, foot containers of consumer goods from vendors in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong.

Goods Include low-cost watches, calculators, batteries, pencils, pens, calculators, and glassware for home use

. Currently, ABC is paying very high freight charges and needs a reduction. They are paying $1400 per container

. Shipments are being delayed at various entry points due to customs and non-customs issues.

The various participants are not cooperating, thus, creating a "clogged" channel

. Delays in customs are adding to demurrage charges.

The twenty containers will be distributed to five stores in Canada and 5 in the USA.

Canada: POD: Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Saskatoon

USA: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Boston.

Question: Set up a plan to move the 20 containers in an efficient and least costly method.