Please respond to each post listed below. 100 words per response not more than

120 words.

Post #1

Joe Schlanger
Part I

My research paper will concentrate on Corporations that fail to
implement green supply chain management practices and are at a
competitive disadvantage. The research paper will focus on:

• Why corporations are at a disadvantage when failing to adopt a
Green Supply Chain Management ( GSCM ) model

• The need for green model logistics across a supply chain
• An in-depth examination of the inconsistencies and barriers

corporations often wrestle with within their green transformation
endeavors.

• Inconsistencies and issues that arise when adapting to green
model logistics

• Do the pros outweigh the cons when companies adopt a green
supply chain management model?

It takes commitment for a corporation to adopt GSCM financially and
operationally. GSCM can result in cost savings through streamlined
operations, reduced waste, and the use of resources to their optimal
levels. A corporation may face many upfront challenges; however, the
long-term benefits encompass economic savings, improved brand
reputation, and active environmental stewardship. When looking at the
ecological crisis, corporations may find the actual cost lies in ignoring
green imperatives. Overall, the advantages of a green supply chain
surmount its disadvantages.

Part II

Modern economies and societies depend heavily on transportation and
logistics management, which affects everything from environmental
sustainability to economic competitiveness. This field’s theory and
politics are intricate and multidimensional, covering various topics like
infrastructure development, legal frameworks, environmental issues,

and players’ roles in the public and private sectors. A key idea in the
theory of logistics management is supply chain management. From the
suppliers of raw materials to the final consumers, it entails coordinating
operations along the whole supply chain. Process optimization, cost
reduction, and increased overall efficiency are the three goals of
effective SCM (Mukhamedjanova, 2020).

Based on variables including cost, time, distance, and the type of
commodities being transported, modal choice theory aims to choose
the most suitable mode of transportation (such as road, train, air, or
water). It’s essential for maximizing service quality and lowering
transportation expenses. Logistics managers can make well-informed
choices that balance service quality and cost-effectiveness using modal
choice theory. It’s crucial for supply chain logistics optimization and
ensuring that things get to their destinations on schedule and in good
shape (Arvis et al., 2018). Also highlighted by the Economies of Scale
theory are the cost benefits that can be realized by expanding the
scope of transportation operations (Norman, 2018). Economies of scale
frequently favour large-scale logistics providers, allowing them to
deliver services and pricing that are competitive.

Governments have a big say in how logistics and transportation are
regulated. They define infrastructure investment priorities, pricing
guidelines, environmental legislation, and safety requirements. The
balance between business freedom and the public interest is a common
topic of political discussion. Political considerations have a significant
role in decisions on where and how to invest in transportation
infrastructure (such as roads, ports, and trains). International trade
depends on logistics and transportation, which makes trade agreements
and regulations very political. Global supply chains can be significantly
impacted by trade disputes, tariffs, and customs laws (Arvis et al.,
2018). Security concerns like terrorism or hacking can put
transportation networks at risk. Governments must balance the
necessity for security measures and the upkeep of competent logistics
networks.

Operations in transportation and logistics are directly impacted by laws
and policies made at the national and international levels of

government. Regulations governing, for instance, safety standards,
emissions, customs processes, and taxation can significantly impact
logistics providers’ operations and expenses. The regulatory
environment might stimulate innovation in fuel economy and emissions
reduction technology. For instance, stricter emissions regulations have
spurred the logistics sector to create cleaner transportation technology.
The maintenance and investment decisions made by the government
directly affect the logistics of transportation. For the efficient
movement of commodities, building and maintaining roads, bridges,
ports, and railways is essential.

Policies to reduce emissions in the transportation industry have been
developed due to political pressure to address environmental issues,
including climate change and air pollution. These regulations have
forced logistics firms to use eco-friendly delivery methods, plan more
efficient routes, and look into alternate fuels and energy sources (Arvis
et al., 2018). Politics also impacts worker policy, union activity, and
labor laws in the logistics sector. These variables affect regulations,
infrastructure development, trade relations, environmental practices,
labor dynamics, and security measures. Logistics professionals and
businesses must comprehend and adapt to the political context to
successfully navigate a complicated and dynamic environment.

Post #2

Michael

Hello Class

Use of Intermodal Sector to Enhance Logistic Security in the Supply
Chain

According to Arnold, Peeters, and Thomas (2004), the researcher
will evaluate the utilization of the intermodal sector as a way to
improve supply chain security in this study. In this project, logistics
theory will be used to demonstrate how crucial transportation is to the
control of logistical processes in supply chain management. According
to Bechtel and Jayaram (1997), transportation is essential to the

economic growth of every nation.(Lambert, Garca Dastugue, & Croxton,
2005) Supply chain managers have the option of transporting their
goods utilizing one or two alternative modes of transportation. Rail,
road, air, and water are some of these transit methods. Both benefits
and drawbacks apply to these modes of transportation. Road transport,
on the other hand, has advantages due to its flexibility while rail
transport is known for its reliability in transporting goods over a large
distance and its capacity to load and unload goods (Ritter, Barrett, &
Wilson, 2007). The drawbacks of road transportation include expensive
rates, low productivity, and vulnerability to climatic variables, whereas
the advantages of rail transportation include requiring less initial
investment and requiring less capital.

For exporters who are switching from the road to the rail, the
future is bright. The railways have increased intermodal offerings
thanks to significant capital expenditure. According to predictions,
intermodal will change the game for businesses switching from the road
to the rail in terms of competition and growth. The intermodal industry
is undergoing significant changes, including the growth of the
infrastructure and the integration of new technology. These
investments in the sector are anticipated to result in a variety of
advancements in various areas. In the United States and its neighbors,
including Mexico, network expansion is first being strengthened.
Second, security and efficiency have increased thanks to the installation
of Automated Gate Systems (AGS) at the intermodal ramps. AGS, which
has optical character recognition, high-definition videomaking, and
biometric driver identification, has taken the place of the manual
verification methods.

In terms of price, volume, cross-border, visibility, and
sustainability, intermodal shipping is advantageous. As shippers become
more aware of the numerous benefits acquired in the intermodal sector,
the volume of services offered in this manner is increasing daily. As a
result, for a variety of reasons, more shippers are choosing intermodal
shipping. Shippers need uniformity in their transportation methods so
that there is no time difference that could jeopardize their goods. There
are costs associated with moving products from one place to another

and with the requirement to secure them. In order to balance the cost
of the service with the speed of the mode, shippers also consider the
velocity of transportation, which they link to cost. It is essential practice
in the role of supply chain management to balance service speed and
cost in order to achieve the lowest total system cost (Tan, 2002).

Part 2: Theory and Politics of TLM

In the United States, political relationships, transportation, and
logistics administration are used in state and federal transportation
policies and are already incorporated into a multidisciplinary approach.
Input-output analysis, sensitivity theory, and value chain analysis are
three methodologies that can be used to understand how
transportation and politics are related. In managerial economics, the
value chain analysis is used to manage variable costs. When creating a
transportation master plan, the sensitivity theory technique is used to
examine the sequence of events during transportation implementation.
In order to justify the policy during the decision-making process, the
input-output model is used during the policy development process (Tan,
2002).

Transport politics are concepts that have been viewed as a service
product that is connected to the economy and includes technology. A
developed country like the United States considers transportation to be
essential to the growth of its economic, political, social, and cultural
landscapes. Because of how heavily multidisciplinary studies and
research on transport politics are emphasized, the operation of
transportation services is the main industry. The advancement of ships,
aircraft, trains, and automobiles in the US is a clear example of the
growth of transportation technology. The main auxiliary element of
transportation is regarded to be the infrastructure, and both of these
elements are interdependent. A balance is reached if infrastructure
development matches transportation needs. Transportation services
that facilitate the movement of people and products are prompt,
practical, and secure. Transportation plays a crucial role in human life,
and providing for the needs of the general public is seen as one of the
government’s most important duties (Bechtel & Jayaram, 1997).

The development of high-speed trains that connect all the states as
well as the preservation of commuter, metro, and light rail systems that
provide services in various cities are the political issues at play in the
US. Since the U.S. federal government spent a lot of time building
national highways, businesses had to rely on trucks to carry their goods
for a long time. In addition, air travel is a need for Americans traveling
between states. The United States has fallen behind Europe in the
deployment of high-speed commuter trains that can travel through
several states in the nation. The lack of a high-speed rail in the United
States is attributed to transportation politics, which led to the rejection
of half-hearted proposals. Because shippers don’t have better options
when they need to transfer merchandise across large distances, this has
had a negative influence on logistics and transportation management
(Arnold, Peeters, & Thomas, 2004).