1- Yes I believe that transport does add value in the supply chain Transportation provides flexibility, enabling companies to change sources of supply quickly. Although it comes with a price if managed effectively, those costs can be rationalized into the overall product offered to the consumer
2- Though the bulk of packages will simply be weighed and charged according to the weight some packages can be charged according to the size or volume. Items such as televisions, fridge/freezers and even, large children s toys are all examples of objects which could be volumetric.
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I Air - The most substantial benefit of airfreight is in the speediness a shipment can be transported Air cargo can be done in hours while the other modes of transportation may take days
I Road - Trucks are very accommodating because of the ability to operate on many different roads Trucks have a small fixed investment in terminal facilities and operate on publicly financed and maintained roads.
I Water - Water is the oldest means of transportation The mam benefit of water transport is the capacity to transport very big deliveries
I Rail - Railroads have moved the greatest number of ton-miles in the United States to this day The capability to resourcefully transport large weight over long distances is the best way to utilize railroads
I Pipeline - The fixed costs are high but the variable costs are the lowest out of all the modes of transportation.
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