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Create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation to explain a selected company's transportation and warehousing strategy to potential investors and lenders.

Supply chain managers coordinate all of the activities in the supply chain process into a seamless network. The transportation function of the supply chain focuses on the movement and delivery of goods and services in the supply chain network from suppliers to manufacturers to the ultimate consumers. Decisions must be made as to which mode of transportation is used to move products along with the type of warehousing systems that will be used. Many companies are choosing to outsource their supply chain to companies such as UPS.

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By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Design a supply chain to support an organizational strategy.
    • Describe the overall transportation objectives of a selected company.
    • Evaluate the modes of transportation that an organization uses to move products from factory to customers.
    • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the locations for an organization's factories and warehouses.
    • Analyze the economic and political factors that can impact an organization's transportation and warehousing network.
  • Competency 2: Improve efficiency in the supply chain.
    • Describe how technology is used for managing an organization's transportation and warehousing network.
  • Competency 3: Manage a supply chain in order to satisfy customers.
    • Recommend improvements for an organization's transportation and warehousing network.
  • Competency 4: Communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with the expectations for supply chain managers and participants.
    • Exhibit proficiency in writing, critical thinking, and research; adhere to APA style and formatting.

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CASE ANALYSIS
L.L.BEAN
19/4/2017
STUDENT’S NAME

TRANSPORTATION OBJECTIVES
• L.L.Bean offers free shipping through different shipping companies. This mainly applies to
customers from Canada and the U.S.
• The expected arrival time is 2 to 5 business days.
• However, the above only applies to standardized items. An additional fee is applicable to oversized items.
• Although the delivery of items depends upon the location, L.L.Bean has the express provision
where, upon request, the item is delivered within 24 hours.

• Finally, the company offers outside deliveries via international shipping methods. The charges
for such deliveries range from $25 to $35 with a 2 to 5 week delivery window.

MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
• Depending on the destination, L.L.Bean uses various modes of transport, which include: air,
water. Railroad, and road.
• Since L.L.Bean has no shipping facilities, the company outsources such services. However, in
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