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Describe the major challenges faced by transportation managers in the current environment.
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The major challenges faced by transportation managers in the current environment are as
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• Offshore manufacturing often creates transportation challenges to connect with the buyers and
suppliers across the globe. Tariffs, taxes, export duties, mode of transport, time variation, and
exchange rates are all critical to analyze the effective strategy plans.
• Technology strength is needed to provide faster and defect-free deliveries. It’s a challenge for
managers to align the operations with quality carriers and supply the goods on time.
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• Transportation constraints pose another challenge in meeting the demand. It generally occurs
when the demand exceeds the expectation. The manager has to analyze the budget and
capacity of the carriers before selecting the available options.
• The variation in the transportation rates is also a concern for the organization. It is often seen
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that the transportation rates fluctuate based on the supply chain demand. Thus, it is necessary
that the manager decide the best transportation option, based on the cost and the quality of the
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