Session6 Review

The following things must be taken into consideration in order to

achieve a balance in the level of service in logistics and
transportation:
• The type of goods being sent.
• The distance across which it is being shipped.
• The weight of the product.
• The size of the product.
• The manner in which it is packaged.
• The mode of transportation employed.
Taking all of these factors into account will help to ensure that the
product gets at its destination safely and on schedule. In order to
send a product, it must first be packaged, and the sort of packing
necessary will determine how much it will cost. The distance
traveled by the product during shipping, as well as the weight and
size of the package, will all have an impact on the final cost.
Finally, the mode of transportation that is chosen will have an
impact on the overall cost as well. It is critical to analyze all these
factors and identify the most cost-effective approach for each
individual cargo in order to keep expenses as low as possible.
The distance traveled and the weight of a package will have an
impact on the cost of logistics and shipping. The greater
thedistance between two points, the higher the shipping cost. This
is owing to the fact that the greater the distance traveled, the
greater the amount of fuel used. Aspects like the weight of the
shipment will also have an impact on the price. More fuel will be
required to convey heavier shipments, which will increase the cost
of shipping as well. The cost of logistics and transportation is also
influenced by the size of the organization. Consequently, larger
shipments will require more space and will be more expensive to
transport. The reason for this is because they will consume more
gasoline and take up more space on the truck or in the airplane,
respectively.
The cost of delivery is also influenced by the packaging used.
Product damage during transportation might occur if the product
is not properly wrapped. When that happens, shipping costs will
rise since the product will need to be replaced or fixed, which will
increase the shipping costs even more. In the end, the means of
transportation has an impact on the cost as well. Air shipment is
often the most expensive option, with ground delivery coming in
second place. This is owing to the fact that air shipping is both
faster and more energy-intensive than sea shipping.
Distance is a major influence on transportation cost since it
directly contributes to variable expenses, such as labor, fuel and
maintenance. The higher the density, the less space it takes on
the transport and the lower the classification, which decreases
your rate for every hundred pounds you ship. In addition to cost
savings, the denser your package the lower the risk of potential
damage.