This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In a short essay, describe the role of a logistics service provider, and explain how this role ... (Read 96 times)

plus1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 676
on: Jul 7, 2018
In a short essay, describe the role of a logistics service provider, and explain how this role participates in both the distribution and facilitation of international trade.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is sogo shosha? In a short essay, explain the meaning of the term.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

connor417

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

One category of participant in international business is facilitators, independent individuals or firms that assist the internationalizatio n and foreign operations of focal firms and make it possible for transactions to occur efficiently, smoothly, and in a timely manner.

An important facilitator of international trade is the logistics service provider, a transportation specialist that arranges for physical distribution and storage of products on behalf of focal firms, also controlling information between the point of origin and the point of consumption.

In addition to being an important facilitator, logistics service providers are a part of the distribution chain. Distribution channel intermediaries are specialist firm that provides various logistics and marketing services for focal firms as part of the international supply chain, both in the focal firm's home country and abroad. Typical intermediaries include independent distributors and sales representatives, usually located in foreign markets.

Answer to Question 2

This is awesome you took your the time to answer these questions. You have been so helpful.


plus1

  • Member
  • Posts: 676
Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

tanna.moeller

  • Member
  • Posts: 328
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Intussusception. A short length of small intestine has telescoped into itself. Intussusception. A short length of small intestine has telescoped into itself.
Role of Monoamine Oxidase Role of Monoamine Oxidase
The role of substrate specificity in the mechanism of enzyme action. The role of substrate specificity in the mechanism of enzyme action.
Most lifts are equipped with short pad extensions that are often necessary to use to allow the pad ... Most lifts are equipped with short pad extensions that are often necessary to use to allow the pad ...
After checking for stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), the wise technician checks service ... After checking for stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), the wise technician checks service ...
The generation, removal, and role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cell injury The generation, removal, and role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cell injury
Video: Types of disease resistance: innate defenses & immunity

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library