Write an individual report (around 1,500 words) and discuss the logistics and physical distribution activities in Costco by following the below structure.

Logistics and Physical Distribution Management of Costco

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1. Write an individual report (around 1,500 words) and discuss the logistics and physical distribution activities in Costco by following the below structure.

Part I: General background

1) Suggested word limit: 100 words

2) Provide a brief introduction to Costco, e.g., its operational modes.

Part II: How does Costco manage its logistics and physical distribution activities?

 Suggested word limit: 400 words

 Topics to be covered are listed below (Point 3).

Part III: How does the COVID-19 pandemic influence the Costco’s logistics and physical distribution management?

 Suggested word limit: 500 words

 Topics to be covered are listed below (Point 3).

Part IV: How does Costco manage the logistics and physical distribution activities of its product leftovers?

 Suggested word limit: 500 words

 It could be about reverse logistics, food leftover sharing, or any other logistics and physical distribution activities related to its product leftovers.

 For example, the discussions could be the food leftover sharing logistics network such as: the detailed category of the product (e.g., Fruits? Vegetables? Or, everything?), the partners / supply chain members (e.g., the brands, the location, etc.), the collection points, etc.

2. The report should be Costco based and focus on its logistics and physical distribution management.

3. Topics to be covered: Each report is suggested to cover 2 topics in the following (Transportation Management, Distribution Management, Warehousing Management, Information Systems for Logistics, Customer Service in Logistics. Simultaneously including all above is definitely not suggested.

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