Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
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Author: Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
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Chapter 16, Problem 13DQ
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To determine: Closed-loop transportation system and why dedicated or contracted transportation carriers are used in the system.
Introduction: Lean supply chain is a technique aimed at reducing the inventories and its associated cost. Closed-loop transportation is a part of lean supply which helps in achieving its goal of reducing wastages.
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