1. Demonstrate how containers help to facilitate intermodal transportation. 2. Ah Meng Tow Truck Sdn. Bhd. operates a fleet of tow trucks in Klang Valley. Discuss the impact of economic deregulation by the Malaysian government on its logistics operation. 3. Determine FOUR (4) consequences if the company produces supply more than the customer demand in Transportation & Logistic (T&L) activities. 4. Provide FOUR (4) key criteria for selecting a supplier with relevant examples.

1. Demonstrate how containers help to facilitate intermodal transportation. 2. Ah Meng Tow Truck Sdn. Bhd. operates a fleet of tow trucks in Klang Valley. Discuss the impact of economic deregulation by the Malaysian government on its logistics operation. 3. Determine FOUR (4) consequences if the company produces supply more than the customer demand in Transportation & Logistic (T&L) activities. 4. Provide FOUR (4) key criteria for selecting a supplier with relevant examples.

Practical Management Science

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ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter6: Optimization Models With Integer Variables

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