1. Demonstrate how containers help to facilitate intermodal transportation. 2. Ah Meng Tow Truck Sdn. Bhd. operates a fleet of tow trucks in Klang Valley. Discuss the impact of economic deregulation by the Malaysian government on its logistics operation. 3. Determine FOUR (4) consequences if the company produces supply more than the customer demand in Transportation & Logistic (T&L) activities. 4. Provide FOUR (4) key criteria for selecting a supplier with relevant examples.

1. Demonstrate how containers help to facilitate intermodal transportation. 2. Ah Meng Tow Truck Sdn. Bhd. operates a fleet of tow trucks in Klang Valley. Discuss the impact of economic deregulation by the Malaysian government on its logistics operation. 3. Determine FOUR (4) consequences if the company produces supply more than the customer demand in Transportation & Logistic (T&L) activities. 4. Provide FOUR (4) key criteria for selecting a supplier with relevant examples.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285869681

Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

ChapterC: Cases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.6A: Avion, Inc. Susan Dey and Bill Mifflin, procurement managers at Avion, Inc., sat across from each...

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1. Discuss ONE (1) building-blocks concept application for the packaged goods. 2. Sketch TEN (10) principles of materials handling related to logistics management. 3. Cik Mek Molek Sdn. Bhd. received the order for its “Cik Mek Molek” traditional cake from a rich woman in Kuala Lumpur. Argue the best mode of transport for Cik Mek Molek to deliver its traditional cake from a cake house in Kota Baru, Kelantan.
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a) b) Cargo Statistics (Freight Weight Tonne) Source: Port Klang Authority Official Portal, 2018 Based on the above table: c) Cargo Statistics (Freight Weight Tonne) Year Dry Bulk Liquid Bulk General Container Total 109,658,732 122,004,592 2005 8,648,931 5,291,150 7,989,319 87,729,332 2006 8,499,114 5,652,325 7,879,086 99,974,067 2007 7,651,197 5,443,261 2008 7,501,160 5,618,335 9,072,372 130,156,643 152,348,510 2009 4,947,486 5,778,601 7,690,757 9,048,023 113,372,115 135,514,596 119,276,676 137,693,520 6,398,369 8,614,812 147,081,483 170,957,449 7,751,074 9,829,213 166,576,695 194,167,667 197,907,084 2010 8,862,785 2011 10,010,685 2012 10,010,573 7,396,956 10,373,165 169,824,390 2013 10,531,812 8,063,651 2014 10,327,287 6,212,566 9,425,756 191,323,740 217,289,349 2015 10,140,564 4,929,554 9,223,965 2016 7,281,820 9,972,322 11,246,909 170,436,528 200,278,901 195,548,521 219,842,603 207,488,632 235,588,801 10,846,027 2017 10,623,637 6,547,363 8,318,739 186,145,852 211,635,591 List five…
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