Which of the following is an example of disruptive technologies supporting Logistics?  1. Radio-frequency identification tags can be used for assets tracking in real time. 2. Shell uses 3D printers to create spare parts. 3. ThingMaker’s Design App allows children to intuitively design 3D models of larger toys on tablets and then send them wirelessly to 3D printers. 4. Amazon uses robots in its warehouses to fulfill orders.

The AB e-commerce company has started operating by using a 3PL partner and benefits from saving time and money with a more streamlined order fulfillment process and inventory management. By outsourcing fulfillment, the 3PL is automatically notified when an order is placed.Also, partnering with a 3PL helps reduce logistics costs in the long run. Unlike hiring an internal team to manage inventory and shipping, 3PLs store the inventory and their team of fulfillment experts are trained to keep overall logistics costs down. Furthermore, 3PL arrangement helps split inventory across locations so the company can eliminate shipping to the highest, most expensive shipping zones and keep inventory closer to more customers.To have a more integrated distribution process, would reducing dependency on 3PL be a viable option in the long term for the AB company for cost management and control? Justify with your understanding of supply chain management concepts. also, using your knowledge of other open…

Provide a detailed explanation of IoT's role in asset tracking and supply chain optimization in the logistics industry.

Can you give a response to this post. Ask any queations at the end of it. Thanks!     I think this class helped me better understand reverse logistics and its components. I have gained the ability to classify and define the components of a reverse logistics system across diverse sectors, including defense/government, high technology, manufacturing, retail, and service organizations. I tend to agree with previous posts that more real-world case examples would have been useful, as learning through real-life case studies allows to see how the course material can be applicable in real life. Taking this course would be definitely important for anyone who is studying supply chain management. It would help students understand what happens after you buy something—how products return, get recycled, or go to waste. This knowledge is super important because it's not just about saving money for companies; it's also about making customers happy by handling returns well. Plus, in today's world,…