Coursework
Assessment

The context of the report should discuss, explore, and analyze the following topic.

The continuing conflict in Ukraine and the geopolitical competition between the United States and China, the two largest economies in the world, have injected considerable unpredictability and vulnerabilities into the global supply chain. Using a company of your choice (preferably the one you work for) and drawing upon the knowledge gained from this module, research and describe at least FOUR challenges and/or opportunities pertaining to transportation management and operations that the company faces within an unexpected business environment, triggered by ongoing global events. For each of these challenges and/or opportunities, explain clearly how it has influenced the operational aspects of the company.

• Transportation Modes and Costings
• Distribution Network Systems
•  Vehicle Routing and Scheduling
• Transportation Management and Technology
• Export Packaging and Handling Marks
• Last Mile Delivery

You
may include the following as a guide:
i.  Background information

•  Explain the business of the company, describe the existing delivery operations.

  ii.  Part

•  Explain/describe the business conditions and the delivery operations before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and prior to the Ukraine conflict.

  Part II

• Identify and explain at least FOUR challenges and or opportunities related to delivery operations within the present business landscape.
•  Explain how each of these challenges and or opportunities will impact your company’s delivery operations. Focus your explanation on your learning from the topics in E1809C – Transportation Management and Operations
• Summarize the key findings and recommendations presented in the report.

Cite all sources used in the report following a consistent citation style (e.g., APA or MLA).