Shipping and Supply Chain Management

The attached word file contains a scenario in which you are an importer of wheat based in Oman. you need to import 200,000 metric over a period of 1 year. you identified three suppliers and received offers.

Read the Attached word file and Cover the following:

1. Based on above information select the supplier you want to purchase the cargo from. Justify your selection with reasons.

2. Decide on the vessel owner you will charter the vessel from. Justify your reasons based on factual (calculated) data.

3. Suggest other storing facilities in and or around the port to store bulk products.

4. Compose a distribution strategy for this commodity

5. Discuss the macro-economic factors that affect international trade and shipping

** Total Word Count = 1500 words Only.

** In-text Citation and References Using Harvard Style.