The teacher has also provided a powerpoint presentation for greater exploration and additional reading.
Introduction
In exploring Unit 1 of logistics and Supply Chain Operations its a requirement of the syllabus that students learn and understand the various modes of transportation used within the supply chain network by the logistician. It is expected that students will grasp the concept that all the mode of transport adapted by the logistician is dependent on several variables.
Task
Students will explore the Powerpoint presentation prepared by the teacher and thereafter explore the following questions:
1. The Various types of ships?
2. Is it permissible for a passenger ship to carry cargo ?
3. Name the ship that has no schedule?
4. Anaylze the effectiveness of pipeline transportation?
5. State and explain one instance in which it would be counterproductive for the logistician to use road transportation when importing cars?
Process
The student will use the following resources to assist their comprehension of the topic and by extension provide responses for the questions presented in the task.
Methods of Transportation - YouTube
Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Packaging - YouTube
Evaluation
Medium of Transport Linkage Factor Details
1. Road Trucks, Cars, Trains
2. Sea Transnational Trade and The Panama Canal.
3. Air Volume restrictions and Cost Effectiveness
4. Pipeline Type of cargo and Capital Projection
Conclusion
The primary purpose of this lesson was to explore the various modes of transportation that can be employed by a logistician in order to effectively manage the supply chain network. By extension students will become exposed to other aspects of logistics to include warehousing and the relationship between warehousing and the modes of transportation.