Question

Review Transport Canada's innovations and initiatives as stated on their website. Does Transport Canada offer opportunities for the effective transport of your product via specialized supply chain intermediaries (e.g. freight forwarders, transport specialists, custom brokers, third-party logistic providers)? If so, describe these opportunities. If not, state and describe what opportunities would make the transportation of your product more efficient.Analyze your answers.

From this analysis, conclude if the transportation method you chose is the optimum distribution channel for your product? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Yes, through the innovative techniques that Transport Canada is using we can expect effective and safe supply chain management through the system.

One of the main opportunity would definitely be their "Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System" in which they include :

• onboard sensors
• cameras
• global positioning systems
• telecommunications.

this will help keep a complete track of supply chain movement.

This will be the optimum distribution method because it completely eradicates the risk of late deliveries.