Discussion 1

In 200 to 300 words, describe two difficulties that an international logistician could experience in moving goods from a country with a developed infrastructure (transportation, communication, and utilities) to a country with a deficient infrastructure.

Discussion 2

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits bribery in international business. Do you think that US companies are at a disadvantage as a result of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act? Take a position and defend your opinion in 200 to 300 words.

Answer preview

International trade has raised the need for flexibility, speed, and efficiency in all logistic organizations. However, countries are different in terms of infrastructures. Therefore, international logisticians have continued to experience the following challenges, especially when goods are moved from developed to undeveloped countries. The first challenge is a delayed logistic operation. Logisticians from countries with developed…