Transportation Logistics Exercise Questions Ch2-4

Dianara Loredon

LOG-125-0901

E. Bateh

Transportation Technology and Systems

December 2, 2019

Chapter 3 Exercise Questions

1. Explain how a TMS enables delivery process planning, execution, and control.

2. What are some of the most valuable TMS functionalities? How do they contribute to both cost reduction and service improvement?

3. How can a company facilitate a smooth and timely implementation of a TMS?

4. What options are available for procuring transportation software? Why would a company pursue each option?

5. How is new equipment technology contributing to transportation sustainability initiatives?

6. How can technology promote transportation safety?

7. Discuss how transportation professionals are deploying technology in their quest to minimize freight theft.

8. Why are technology and transportation equipment companies investing so much time, money, and effort into autonomous transportation research?

9. Why should transportation professionals pay attention to the emerging area of blockchain?

10. What capabilities and benefits will result from the development of next generation TMS tools?