Global Logistics

For the process of writing in a graduate-level course, you are expected to have a solid grasp of writing a well-researched assignment. The Internet offers a large amount of information, but the vast majority of it is not scholarly. Therefore, it is important to be able to identify what is a good resource and what is not. One way to evaluate information is to look at some of the distinguishing factors of the resource, such as the following:

Is the information current and timely?
Is the information relevant and useful?
What is the source of the information, and how legitimate is this source?
Is the information both accurate and objective
What is the reason and purpose for the information, and is there any bias from the author?
Be sure to read Evaluating Resources for more information.

Your first task will be to write about Global Logistics Your next step will be to identify 3 resources on the subject using the CTU Library and the Internet.

Use this template to complete the remaining steps of this assignment.

For each article, you should identify which criteria it meets or does not meet. Try to find 1 article that fits each of the following (3 total):

1 resource should be a high-quality resource that meets all of the criteria.
1 resource should be a solid-quality resource that meets some of the criteria and could still be useful for your research.
1 resource should be a poor resource that meets few of the criteria and should not be included in your research.
Next, write 1–2 sentences discussing the quality of the article. Then, write a short paragraph explaining the subject matter you identified. The paragraph should include the following:

An overview of the topic.
What you learned from your resources.
Why subject is interesting to you and/or your reader.
Finally, write a properly-formatted APA reference for each resource.

Global Logistics

Prepared by Craig Douglas for Global Logistics

You are the sales manager of a small company with sales in the United States. About 30% of your business is mail order, and the remainder comes from your two retail stores.
You recently created an e-store on the web and a few days later received an order from a potential customer from a city near Paris France.
You don’t want to lose this $350 order. You know you can use the postal service, but the customer indicated she wanted the item in about a week. Air express seems logical, but how much will it cost?
Consult both the FedEx home page (www.fedex.com) and the UPS home page (www.ups.com) to get some estimates on shipping costs. Here are some details you will need:
Value: $350
Total Weight: 2.5 pounds
Package Dimensions: 4 inches high by 6 inches wide and 6 inches long
U.S. Zip Code: 97035
French Zip Code: 91400
Answer the questions using the marking guide below. Submit your assignment through the submissions icon by the due date. Please see calendar for the due date of this assignment.
Marking Guide for this assignment:
Clearly identify the financial calculations of shipping through FedEx and UPS with an explanation of each shipping opportunity.
40%
Formulate a clear and precise personal point of view on the best method of shipping the parcel. Include reasons for choosing your choice of carrier (FedEx or UPS) and why you would not go with the alternative carrier (FedEx or UPS)
50%
Conclude your assignment with your thoughts on shipping online to Paris France. Would you personally make such a shipment, why or why not?
10%
Total Marks = 100%

Global Logistics

Prepared by Craig Douglas for Global Logistics

You are the sales manager of a small company with sales in the United States. About 30% of your business is mail order, and the remainder comes from your two retail stores.
You recently created an e-store on the web and a few days later received an order from a potential customer from a city near Paris France.
You don’t want to lose this $350 order. You know you can use the postal service, but the customer indicated she wanted the item in about a week. Air express seems logical, but how much will it cost?
Consult both the FedEx home page (www.fedex.com) and the UPS home page (www.ups.com) to get some estimates on shipping costs. Here are some details you will need:
Value: $350
Total Weight: 2.5 pounds
Package Dimensions: 4 inches high by 6 inches wide and 6 inches long
U.S. Zip Code: 97035
French Zip Code: 91400
Answer the questions using the marking guide below. Submit your assignment through the submissions icon by the due date. Please see calendar for the due date of this assignment.
Marking Guide for this assignment:
Clearly identify the financial calculations of shipping through FedEx and UPS with an explanation of each shipping opportunity.
40%
Formulate a clear and precise personal point of view on the best method of shipping the parcel. Include reasons for choosing your choice of carrier (FedEx or UPS) and why you would not go with the alternative carrier (FedEx or UPS)
50%
Conclude your assignment with your thoughts on shipping online to Paris France. Would you personally make such a shipment, why or why not?
10%
Total Marks = 100%