https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08 the final countdown en-us 2021-12-01 04:16:16 UTC 2021-12-02 04:34:56 UTC hello@padlet.com nebulasky7 https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995621 (a) Identify and briefly elaborate on any THREE reasons why “The Kroger Company” could be strongly motivated to develop and expand their autonomous grocery delivery service? (6 marks)
(b) Scottsdale is a fairly affluent desert city located in the state of Arizon, United States. It is slightly over half the size of Singapore and has a population of about 200K. Provide TWO reasons why Scottsdale might have been the ideal location for “The Kroger Company” to conduct the pilot for their autonomous grocery delivery service. (6 marks)
(c) One of the forseeable limitations of grocery delivery by an autonomous vehicles is that a human being is required to be at the curbside to collect the order. Suggest TWO ways that this limitation could possibly be overcome. (4 marks)]]> 2021-12-01 04:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995621 nebulasky7 https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995622 (a) Cainiao’s platform is based upon real-time data crunching of optimum firms and routes. Is this a form of tactical or strategic transport optimisation? Explain your choice. (3 marks)
(b) By putting sensors into every truck and package, Cainiao is capturing a vast amount of data. State any four (4) types of data that would be important for transport optimisation. (4 marks)
(c) For a country such as China with a $1.94 trillion e-commerce sector, transport optimisation is a key priority. State any one (1) reason and explain the importance. (3 marks)]]> 2021-12-01 04:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995622 nebulasky7 https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995624 (a) Which mode of transport would UPS and FEDEX be likely to use to ship Pfizer’s vaccines to locations around the United States (U.S.)? State any two (2) reasons to support your choice. (3 marks)
(b) When preparing the little glass vials of vaccines for transportation, logistics service providers would need to ensure certain cautionary and handling markings are placed on the packaging. List any three (3) possible markings. (3 marks)
(c) Pfizer is expected to use a hub-and-spoke system to ship vaccines direct to centres around the U.S. rather then a point-to-point system. Explain two (2) possible reasons for this choice in the context of executing the most effective response possible to tackle this pandemic. (4 marks)
(d) Logistics service providers will face significant challenges for the last mile delivery of this vaccine after the bulk shipments have arrived at the destination cities. Discuss any one (1) possible challenge. (2 marks)]]> 2021-12-01 04:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995624 nebulasky7 https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995625 (a) Define the term “last mile delivery”.  (2 marks)
(b) Explain with at least two (2) examples what would low carbon or zero emission services mean.  (4 marks)
(c) Compared to standard vans or trucks, state any two (2) possible advantages gained by deploying cargo bikes in major cities such as London. (4 marks)
(d) Compared to standard vans or trucks, state any two (2) possible limitations of cargo bikes. (4 marks) ]]> 2021-12-01 04:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nebulasky7/rev2_08/wish/1921995625