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 points of entry 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 are to be distributed to five stores in Canada, and 5 stores in the USA.

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

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

Group Project Discussion Questions:

1) As a Logistician, please resolve their problems of freight charges, customs delays, inbound

delays, issues with documentations, USA Customs clearances, etc. (4 Marks)

2) Set up a matrix and or a system that will alleviate the issues, and lead to an efficient mode of

delivery. (4 Marks)

3) Try your best to link up the various players in the chain from the start to the finish. (4 Marks)

4) State the delays and the causes. (4 Marks)

5) Set up a plan that will move the 20 containers in an efficient and least-costly method.