Case Study

First, read the .

Then, respond to the prompts below.

• Considering the various forms of transporting goods globally, what are some ways companies are looking to improve shipping times and/or reduce costs? Analyze a form of transportation from the article, and provide another example from your own research.
• Discuss one method not included in the article that operations managers can use to improve their warehousing efficiency and reduce waste. This can be a process change, new technology, or automation equipment. Discuss how operations manager decisions impact warehousing efficiency.
• Determine the benefits of prioritizing customer service and relationships in logistics.
• Discuss how logistics has changed in the last decade with the increased use of software, automation, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.