BUA 330 : M04 Study Guide
Document Summary
Module 04: move it (packaging, containers, transportation, and distribution) Logistics and transportation is perhaps the most intimidating aspect of business for many white-collar workers. Still, it is yet another aspect of the supply chain that affects nearly every business function. This lecture illustrates the key move it functions: packaging an item; putting it into a large container that allows easy transport of high volume shipments, Moving the shipment via one or more modes of transport; utilizing warehouses and/or distribution centers, filling out the key shipping documents, and preparing shipments for international distribution. Part 1 - basic of logistics and logistics terminology slides 02-06. Part 1 - packaging and labeling slides 07-18. Be able to identify some of the considerations that must be taken into account. Consider the trade-offs involved in increased and decreased packaging. Know all of the basic terminology that goes along with containerization.
