question archive You have been retained by ABC International in Toronto to manage their Logistics and related Supply Chain Activities
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You have been retained by ABC International in Toronto to manage their Logistics and related Supply Chain Activities. ABC is importing numerous 20-foot containers of Dollar Store items, and distributing them within Canada and the US. - Based on the following, please analyze in detail, and give relevant responses to the subject matter. • Importing twenty, 20, foot containers of consumer goods from vendors in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong. • Goods Include: low-cost watches, calculators, batteries, pencils, pens, calculators, and glassware for home use. • Currently, ABC is paying very high freight charges and needs a reduction. They are paying $1400 per container. • Shipments are being delayed at various points of entry due to customs and non-customs issues. • The various participants are not cooperating, thus, creating a "clogged" channel. • Delays in customs are adding to demurrage charges. • The twenty containers are to be distributed to five stores in Canada, and 5 stores in the USA. • Canada: POD: Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Saskatoon • USA: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Boston. Q-1: Set up a matrix and or a system that will alleviate the issues, and lead to an efficient mode of delivery.