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BMA Company is a consumer electronics manufacturer and retailer

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(a) Third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a crucial party in the logistics management as there a significant growth rate in the number of firms outsourcing their logistics activities through 3PL. Identify FIVE key factors that should be done when outsourcing the logistics service to 3PL in order to streamline the logistics operations.

(b) BMA Company is a consumer electronics manufacturer and retailer. BMA factory is located in US but it sources batteries, screws and cameras from East and Southeast Asia. Identify with explanation any FOUR reasons for global sourcing rather than local sourcing.

(c) Consider a firm selling fresh flowers to customers. Identify and explain the right supply chain strategy for this firm.

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Management"Various reasons motivate outsourcing logistics. Freedom of focusing on crucial operations, reduction of back-office work, enhanced customer satisfaction, reduced liabilities, handling petty expenses efficiently, economies of scale, effective real-time tracking, good warehouse management system, and duly signed documentation represent some of the prime reasons."...
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