Assessment 1: Project Report The purpose of this assignment is to develop your capability to understand global logistics and supply chain practices. Choose one organization (Selected – KOMATSU) deeply involved in Global Logistics and submit a report (up to 2500 words). The marking criteria is based on: - Report Summary (10%): summarized report information. - Report Introduction (10%): background information on products and services, major customers, size (number of employees, annual income), facilities and offices, etc. - Report Literature Review (70%): equally supported by academic and practitioner literatures. ? Transportation Regulation and Public Policy ? Strategic Supply Chain Management ? Global Transportation Modes – Motor Carriers & Railroads ? Global Transportation Modes – Airlines, Water Carriers and Pipelines ? Transportation Security ? Transportation Risk Management - Conclusion & Recommendations for the organization (10%). The marking criteria for each part is based on: comprehensiveness (based on class discussions), explanation (based on theory), examples (based on the organization) and clarity. Note: • APA referencing style must be followed • Use models and methods for analysis • Give figures where necessary • Appendices can be added if additional material is considered essential. ____________________________________________________________

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