need help on homework discussion International Logistics week 7

Unit 7: Discussion Questions (Chapters 11 & 12)

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I am looking for a lively and highly participative discussion of this week's topics. Outstanding evidence of learning will be demonstrated by answering the questions and fully discussing, challenging, and enhancing the discussion by your fellow students.

Each student should answer two questions individually and post two peer reviews of another students' comments. Remember to begin your peer posts with "Peer Review of:" (you will not receive credit if your peer reviews are not posted properly). Your answers need to contain information from both the textbook and from outside sources. This could include Power-Web, a website, or journal articles, etc. This means you need to cite your source at the end of each discussion question.

Your answers need to contain information from the textbook and information from outside the textbook (Internet). This could include Power-Web, a website, or journal articles, etc. This means you need to cite your sources and that you have provided the reference/s at the end of each discussion question.

Item

Possible Points

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Two Peer Responses

15 Points

Meaningful discussion and information provided

One line or short responses are not acceptable

Posting only a question to a fellow student does not count as a peer review

Responding to the instructor does not constitute a peer review

Peer Post must begin with Peer Review of:

Two Questions Answered

15 Points

Question is answered thoroughly

One line or brief answers will not be accepted

Two sources referenced

10 Points

Reference must be posted at the end of each question

(1) from your text and (1) from an internet source

Please restate each question, to include number, you are answering at the beginning of the response. Answer the unanswered questions first, before moving to a new question. Your answers should be thoughtful and thorough in content.

Chapters 11 and 12

1. What would the methodology of replacing a European logistics network begin with?

2. Regardless of the location the design of a logistics network is dependent on what range of factors?

3. Discuss how to achieve pan-European logistics excellence.

4. What are the steps in redesigning a European logistics network?

5. How has China gained a competitive advantage with its outsourced logistics services?

6. List and discuss the four types of logistics in China.

7. Why have India and Pakistan lagged behind China in developing their logistics services?

8. Discuss the US logistics environment.

9. Why has India emerged as a major destination for automobile investments?

10. Define culture.

11. Entrepreneurs must monitor changes to identify opportunities. How is this evidenced?

12. What is brand management?

13. What are the benefits of brand management?

14. How does value come into play with branding?

15. Product outsourcing is a core element in the logistics strategy. List 4 reasons that rationalize outsourcing.

16. Explain how outsourcing represents a major step in a company’s logistics strategy.

17. Why are containers the major vehicle driving global logistics?

18. What is the driving seat for the continuous expansion of world trade?

19. How important is government policy when considering outsourcing and why?

Don't forget to provide two "peer reviews" each week. Discussion posts are due Friday midnight, Peer reviews are due by Sunday midnight.

If you miss the Friday midnight deadline the highest Discussion grade you can receive for the week is "C". I encourage you to not wait until the last minute to post so you can interact with your fellow classmates during the week.

NOTE: Post your initial comments to the discussion by clicking on the first "Reply" link below. To give feedback to a classmate's post, click on the "Reply" link below his/her comment.