Distribution Center Firm Identify a Transportation/3PL Firm within the following categories: truckload, ocean container/ocean bulk, inland water, 3PL, pipeline or rail intermodal/carload/unit train. Provide two or three suggestions for EACH profile to Dr. Taube by early September; he will assign you one. Your individual Profile report should include ALL of the following topics: Mission of Firm and Competitive Priorities used to Deliver that Mission Types of equipment – categories and number as well as capacities Territory served Services offered Key financials (Revenues; Operating Income; Net Assets; Cash) and financial ratios (ROA; Debt/Equity; Coverage; Current) Company Website and its functionality Bibliography with at least two full-text articles from trade and business press Repeat the above set of instructions with a Warehousing/Distribution Center Firm. You should probably focus more on their locations and the services provided by each location. Each Firm Profile should include the following types of sections: Introduction: List the objective of the paper and scope of your analysis. Body: This includes the main sections of your paper. (Use the actual Section Titles that are appropriate for your paper instead of the term “Body”.) Conclusion: Discuss your conclusions about the competitiveness of the firm(s). References: List all the references you used in your paper. Appendix sections: Tables, annual reports, statistics, and other relevant information. My firm has to be (NFI).
Blog