Posted: December 30th, 2015

Supply Chain Director at UKSands in the UK

You have recently taken the position of Supply Chain Director at UKSands in the UK and you have been tasked with evaluating the options for outbound transport for silica products to both Spain and North America. You have been asked to compile a concise report detailing:

1. Which of the alternative transport routes/modes would you recommend on costs grounds to serve the Spanish distributor, and are there any other modal options which could be considered? (30% of Marks)

2. Which of the alternative transport modes would you recommend on cost grounds – to North America? You should use the framework provided in Appendix C to calculate the two modal options. (30% of Marks)

3. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of the individual modal options you are recommending?(30% of marks)