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Embry LGMT636 all Week Assignments latest https://hwguiders.com/downloads/embry-lgmt636-week-assignments-latest/ Embry LGMT636 all Week Assignments latest embry LGMT636 Week 1 study questions latest 2016 may Please refer to the below rubric for grading criteria and submit your comprehensive identification analysis, in your own words, for each response to the following questions: Discuss the concept of transportation demand in relation to derived demand and its importance in the area of transportation for shippers and carriers Provide at least two examples Explain the difference between elastic and inelastic demand The aggregate demand for transportation service is said to be inelastic while the demand for an individual mode or carrier is often elastic Explain why this is important to carriers and shippers and why the two concepts are important to transportation demand Discuss the relationship between improved transportation, land values, benefits, and possible associated environmental costs Provide examples of potential positive, as well as negative impacts Transportation policies directing and promoting transportation safety reliability, and national security have been in place on the federal level since 1887 Research two federal agencies and discuss specific regulations and public policy enforced today From a point of view of providers and transportation users, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of increasing regulations relating to transportation safety and security Substantiate your discussion with specific examples and provide links to your sources Discuss value-of-service pricing and cost-of-service pricing Expand your answer with a discussion of how the two concepts are related and provide relevant examples to substantiate your answer Be sure to provide references pdf” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/files/6212146/download?wrap=1″>Critical Article Review ListError! 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Module 1 – Select articles for critical review and submit to instructor for approval Module 4 – Post a short summary of one of the articles you reviewed with a brief statement on why the article was important Comment on at least two of your classmates findings Module 6 – Submit your completed Critical Article Review Submit your article selections to your instructor for approval using the ‘Submit Assignment’ link Error! 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Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/modules/items/1750468″> Module 1 Wrap-Up ” aria-describedby=”msf1-next-desc” style=”color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); border-radius: 3px; transition: background-color 02s ease-in-out; display: inline-block; position: relative; padding: 8px 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 0875rem; line-height: 20px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden; text-shadow: none; -webkit-user-select: none; float: right; background: rgb(247, 247, 247);”>Next Critical Article Review Guidelines Guidelines for the Critical Article Review An important part of this course involves reviewing and analyzing scholarly articles from leading journals on topics related to transportation management To fulfill this requirement, each student must review at least threearticles from the Critical Article Review List below (also listed in the syllabus) and summarize your findings in a three to five page paper This paper, which is worth 100 points and 10% of your grade, will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Correct citation of the article(10 points) Correct grammar and evidence of proofing, ie, no spelling errors (10 points) Why the article is important to the field of transportation management (40 points) Findings, lesson(s) learned, or best practices that can be applied to improve the management of the transportation function (40 points) pdf” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/files/6212146/download?wrap=1″>Critical Article Review ListError! 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Module 1 – Select articles for critical review and submit to instructor for approval Module 4 – In a discussion forum, post a short summary of one of the articles you reviewed along with a brief statement on why you think the article was important and comment on the articles and findings of at least two of your classmates Module 6 – Submit your completed Critical Article Review embry LGMT636 Week 1,3 & 8 Research Paper latest 2016 may Research Paper Guidelines Guidelines for the Research Paper Each student must prepare a formal 10 page paper on a topic of your choice related to global logistics or supply chain management Specific topics must be approved by your instructor in advance Your paper, which is worth 100 points and 20% of your grade, will be evaluated based on the criteria in the rubric linked in the submission activity Your paper should include the following: Demonstrating quality and depth of content Organizing the report properly Following formatting requirements: Times New Roman, 12 pt Font Double Spaced Use of Page Numbers Title Page Table of Contents Appropriate labels on figures and tables Demonstrating correct grammar and evidence of proof-reading, ie, no spelling errors Including a variety and documentation of references used; format for references follows APA Guidelines Required APA Format for Research Paper The format for your research paper can be found in the current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association(APA) Take this opportunity to become familiar with the Error! Hyperlink reference not valideraueduezproxylibproxydberauedu/restricted/apa-style-guide-to-electronic-referencespdf”>APA Manual (Links to an external site)and its format For grading information, review the Research Paper Rubric in Module 8, 4 – submit research paper” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/assignments/544318″>A4 – submit research paper” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/assignments/544318″>ctivity 84 Submission due dates by module are listed below Failure to meet submission dates will result in points being deducted unless coordinated in advance with your instructor! Module 1 – Topic submission for approval Module 3 – One-page outline posted to a discussion forum (graded) Module 7 – Complete draft paper Module 8 – Submit final research paper, fully proof read and ready for grading (graded, worth 20% of grade) Upon submission, your final paper will automatically be evaluated through Error! Hyperlink reference not validcom/en_us/features/faqs”>Turnitin (Links to an external site), an originality detection tool Your paper will be checked against a database of millions of written works and provide feedback on originality You may view your originality report; however, you will not be permitted to submit your paper a second time Ensure your work is entirely your own and cite your sources! embry LGMT636 Week 9 final exam latest 2016 may As the VP of Transportation, you recently decided to reduce the number of carriers you work with from 15 down to 3 and focus on developing strategic partnerships with the remaining three firms One of the criteria you are using to select the final three is the Current Ratio Many of the firms have ratios that vary from 65 to 95, while others range from 11 to 16 Which of these firms would you prefer and why? Question 210 pts What is the Operating Ratio, how is computed, and what does it measure? Question 310 pts Briefly describe the three categories of major pricing decisions made by carriers Question 410 pts What is the difference between the terms “rates” and “price” with regard to transportation? Question 510 pts What is a land bridge, and why would a carrier use a land bridge? Error! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264311″>HTML EditorError! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264311″ title=”Open help menu”>Keyboard Shortcuts Question 610 pts Why would a carrier fly a flag of convenience? What is the biggest disadvantage? Question 710 pts Improving the quality of information and information flows can be an important source of competitive advantage and an important strategy for shippers Why? Question 810 pts Proactive management is one of the shipper strategies addressed in the text What is proactive management and briefly describe at least one example of how proactive transportation management can or has been used to solve a transportation-related business problem Error! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264313″>HTML EditorError! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264313″ title=”Open help menu”>Keyboard Shortcuts Question 910 pts What is the “core carrier “concept and what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this concept from a shippers perspective? Question 1010 pts Even though all or part of the transportation function is often outsourced to one or more third parties, many firms have found that it is important to retain a senior person with transportation expertise in-house Why? Question 1110 pts Briefly describe the role of the web and Collaborative Transportation Management (CTM) Question 1210 pts What is RFID and describe at least one advantage and disadvantage of using RFID to manage transportation assets as well as the goods being moved Question 1310 pts What is the 24 Hour Manifest Rule? Question 1410 pts The authors of your text state that there is a delicate balance between security and global commerce Explain Error! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264343″>HTML EditorError! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264343″ title=”Open help menu”>Keyboard Shortcuts.

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Embry LGMT636 all Week Assignments latest https://hwguiders.com/downloads/embry-lgmt636-week-assignments-latest/ Embry LGMT636 all Week Assignments latest embry LGMT636 Week 1 study questions latest 2016 may Please refer to the below rubric for grading criteria and submit your comprehensive identification analysis, in your own words, for each response to the following questions: Discuss the concept of transportation demand in relation to derived demand and its importance in the area of transportation for shippers and carriers Provide at least two examples Explain the difference between elastic and inelastic demand The aggregate demand for transportation service is said to be inelastic while the demand for an individual mode or carrier is often elastic Explain why this is important to carriers and shippers and why the two concepts are important to transportation demand Discuss the relationship between improved transportation, land values, benefits, and possible associated environmental costs Provide examples of potential positive, as well as negative impacts Transportation policies directing and promoting transportation safety reliability, and national security have been in place on the federal level since 1887 Research two federal agencies and discuss specific regulations and public policy enforced today From a point of view of providers and transportation users, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of increasing regulations relating to transportation safety and security Substantiate your discussion with specific examples and provide links to your sources Discuss value-of-service pricing and cost-of-service pricing Expand your answer with a discussion of how the two concepts are related and provide relevant examples to substantiate your answer Be sure to provide references pdf” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/files/6212146/download?wrap=1″>Critical Article Review ListError! 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Module 1 – Select articles for critical review and submit to instructor for approval Module 4 – Post a short summary of one of the articles you reviewed with a brief statement on why the article was important Comment on at least two of your classmates findings Module 6 – Submit your completed Critical Article Review Submit your article selections to your instructor for approval using the ‘Submit Assignment’ link Error! 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Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/modules/items/1750468″> Module 1 Wrap-Up ” aria-describedby=”msf1-next-desc” style=”color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); border-radius: 3px; transition: background-color 02s ease-in-out; display: inline-block; position: relative; padding: 8px 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 0875rem; line-height: 20px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden; text-shadow: none; -webkit-user-select: none; float: right; background: rgb(247, 247, 247);”>Next Critical Article Review Guidelines Guidelines for the Critical Article Review An important part of this course involves reviewing and analyzing scholarly articles from leading journals on topics related to transportation management To fulfill this requirement, each student must review at least threearticles from the Critical Article Review List below (also listed in the syllabus) and summarize your findings in a three to five page paper This paper, which is worth 100 points and 10% of your grade, will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Correct citation of the article(10 points) Correct grammar and evidence of proofing, ie, no spelling errors (10 points) Why the article is important to the field of transportation management (40 points) Findings, lesson(s) learned, or best practices that can be applied to improve the management of the transportation function (40 points) pdf” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/files/6212146/download?wrap=1″>Critical Article Review ListError! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/files/6212146/download?wrap=1″ title=”Preview the document”>instructurecom/images/previewpng” alt=”Preview the document”>Error! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/files/6212146/download?wrap=1″ title=”View in a new window”>instructurecom/images/popoutpng” alt=”View in a new window”> You will also post a short summary of one article in a class discussion with comments on why you think the article was important You will read and respond to the findings of at least two of your classmates Submission dates by module are listed below Failure to meet submission dates will result in points being deducted unless coordinated in advance with your instructor! Module 1 – Select articles for critical review and submit to instructor for approval Module 4 – In a discussion forum, post a short summary of one of the articles you reviewed along with a brief statement on why you think the article was important and comment on the articles and findings of at least two of your classmates Module 6 – Submit your completed Critical Article Review embry LGMT636 Week 1,3 & 8 Research Paper latest 2016 may Research Paper Guidelines Guidelines for the Research Paper Each student must prepare a formal 10 page paper on a topic of your choice related to global logistics or supply chain management Specific topics must be approved by your instructor in advance Your paper, which is worth 100 points and 20% of your grade, will be evaluated based on the criteria in the rubric linked in the submission activity Your paper should include the following: Demonstrating quality and depth of content Organizing the report properly Following formatting requirements: Times New Roman, 12 pt Font Double Spaced Use of Page Numbers Title Page Table of Contents Appropriate labels on figures and tables Demonstrating correct grammar and evidence of proof-reading, ie, no spelling errors Including a variety and documentation of references used; format for references follows APA Guidelines Required APA Format for Research Paper The format for your research paper can be found in the current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association(APA) Take this opportunity to become familiar with the Error! Hyperlink reference not valideraueduezproxylibproxydberauedu/restricted/apa-style-guide-to-electronic-referencespdf”>APA Manual (Links to an external site)and its format For grading information, review the Research Paper Rubric in Module 8, 4 – submit research paper” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/assignments/544318″>A4 – submit research paper” href=”https://erauinstructurecom/courses/38011/assignments/544318″>ctivity 84 Submission due dates by module are listed below Failure to meet submission dates will result in points being deducted unless coordinated in advance with your instructor! Module 1 – Topic submission for approval Module 3 – One-page outline posted to a discussion forum (graded) Module 7 – Complete draft paper Module 8 – Submit final research paper, fully proof read and ready for grading (graded, worth 20% of grade) Upon submission, your final paper will automatically be evaluated through Error! Hyperlink reference not validcom/en_us/features/faqs”>Turnitin (Links to an external site), an originality detection tool Your paper will be checked against a database of millions of written works and provide feedback on originality You may view your originality report; however, you will not be permitted to submit your paper a second time Ensure your work is entirely your own and cite your sources! embry LGMT636 Week 9 final exam latest 2016 may As the VP of Transportation, you recently decided to reduce the number of carriers you work with from 15 down to 3 and focus on developing strategic partnerships with the remaining three firms One of the criteria you are using to select the final three is the Current Ratio Many of the firms have ratios that vary from 65 to 95, while others range from 11 to 16 Which of these firms would you prefer and why? Question 210 pts What is the Operating Ratio, how is computed, and what does it measure? Question 310 pts Briefly describe the three categories of major pricing decisions made by carriers Question 410 pts What is the difference between the terms “rates” and “price” with regard to transportation? Question 510 pts What is a land bridge, and why would a carrier use a land bridge? Error! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264311″>HTML EditorError! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264311″ title=”Open help menu”>Keyboard Shortcuts Question 610 pts Why would a carrier fly a flag of convenience? What is the biggest disadvantage? Question 710 pts Improving the quality of information and information flows can be an important source of competitive advantage and an important strategy for shippers Why? Question 810 pts Proactive management is one of the shipper strategies addressed in the text What is proactive management and briefly describe at least one example of how proactive transportation management can or has been used to solve a transportation-related business problem Error! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264313″>HTML EditorError! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264313″ title=”Open help menu”>Keyboard Shortcuts Question 910 pts What is the “core carrier “concept and what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this concept from a shippers perspective? Question 1010 pts Even though all or part of the transportation function is often outsourced to one or more third parties, many firms have found that it is important to retain a senior person with transportation expertise in-house Why? Question 1110 pts Briefly describe the role of the web and Collaborative Transportation Management (CTM) Question 1210 pts What is RFID and describe at least one advantage and disadvantage of using RFID to manage transportation assets as well as the goods being moved Question 1310 pts What is the 24 Hour Manifest Rule? Question 1410 pts The authors of your text state that there is a delicate balance between security and global commerce Explain Error! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264343″>HTML EditorError! Hyperlink reference not validinstructurecom/courses/38011/quizzes/104700/take/questions/2264343″ title=”Open help menu”>Keyboard Shortcuts.

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