Pick a product with an international origin and a North American destination - for example, hiking boots made in Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam that will be sold in Manitoba. Outline the planning process for moving the goods from the origin to the destination. Investigate and report on the following issues: • Appropriate modes of transportation • Available service providers • General estimates of transport costs • Routing options and anticipated transit times • Documentation requirements • Insurance needs

Pick a product with an international origin and a North American destination - for example, hiking boots made in Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam that will be sold in Manitoba. Outline the planning process for moving the goods from the origin to the destination. Investigate and report on the following issues: • Appropriate modes of transportation • Available service providers • General estimates of transport costs • Routing options and anticipated transit times • Documentation requirements • Insurance needs

Marketing

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter14: Marketing Channels And Supply Chain Management

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