1. Read the article below and provide a 2-3 paragraph answer on your selected topic to include:
https://www.environmentalleader.com/2017/02/trials-packaging-e-commerce/
a) Why you chose the topic
b) What is the relevance to supply chain or transportation management?
c) Summary of the articles premise
d) Any conclusions or recommendations of that premise
2. What is the major advantage of air carriers? How does this advantage impact the inventory levels of those firms using air transportation? Explain how this advantage relates to the choice of modes when choosing between air carriage and other modes of freight and passenger transportation. (4-8 sentences)
3. Describe airline classifications and the main difference between them. (4-5 sentences)
4. Discuss the types of air cargo carriers and their services. (4-5 sentences)
5. What is the purpose of a hub and spoke operating network? Describe a current network for one of the carriers and how it works today? (4-5 sentences)
6. Discuss the different type variations in air cargo based on frequency of shipment and what the difference is across these types of service. (4-5 sentences)
7. What are the major drivers in airline load factor? How does each affect the other? (4-5 sentences)
