Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.3C
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Case summary: The case deals with the transportation and economic activity of oldest and most economically, socially and politically developed cities that are situated on the coast of major continents. Among major modes of transportation, water transportation forms the oldest of the transportation. City NY and city Ph in Country U are established many years ago due to its access to water transportation.
City Pi, City Pe, City De and City Mi in Country U, thought they do not have access to coastal waters, they have access to inland waterways which support transportation. Steel manufacturing in City Pi and automobile in City De give unique features to these cities.
To identify: The other benefits to a city or geography that manufacturing specialization would create?
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