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This case study examines the congestion at Nhava Sheva port in India, the sixth largest port in the world. Students will begin by reading about the port, including its capacity and common issues with congestion. Students will then find a solution for a hypothetical shipping situation at the port....

This case study examines boom and bust cycles at the Port of Tacoma. This study discusses how economic activity affects shipping ports as well as the effects a number of other factors have had on the port. Several discussion questions are provided following the reading material. This case study...

This case study examines trucking congestion at the Port of Tacoma. Students read a detailed background and analysis of the problem and then answer several discussion questions. A map of the area analyzed is also included.  This case study complements Tacoma Community College's Logistics...

This case study provides a detailed background of short-haul trucking. Specifically, students will read about federal deregulation of the trucking industry and the impact it had on efficiency, cost and the truck drivers themselves. After reading the material, students will answer a few discussion...

This case study introduces students to a new infrastructure called the aerotropolis, and the impact it will have on logistics and supply chains. The aerotroplis is an airport-centric commercial trend which transforms "city airports" into "airport cities." Students will read background information on...

This case study uses a hypothetical warehouse performance problem to demonstrate key logistics issues. In this study students determine solutions to the company's efficiency issues. Company background information and instructor's application notes are provided.  This case study complements Tacoma...

This learning activity will provide a useful technique for students to learn casting concepts. The class will be allowed a hands-on experience with casting. Students will make their own fishing sinkers. The lesson plan document includes step by step instructions for the lesson along with...

This video from ISO-TOPE at the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence provides a demonstration of the Caterpillar 259D3 with a 2D laser system for grading and leveling out fields, lots, or other plots of land. The video provides information on setting up the laser system and compact...

This site gives an overview of the Geographic Information Systems degree program from Cayuga Community College.  "By learning specialized computer software that takes images drawn from satellites, GPS waypoints, aerial photography, and any other source of data," students "will make interactive maps...

This lab sequence guides students through the process of converting plant-based fuel sources (biomass) first into sugars then ethanol. "As biomass samples are pretreated, enzymatically digested, and fermented, students use glucose meters and ethanol probes to measure the key products of this...