Global Logistics Assignment 1 Programme Title & Programme Code H.Dip Module Title Global Logistics Assignment Number One Assignment Type Academic Essay This assignment addresses the following Learning Outcomes: LO1: Review the characteristics of global transport modes. LO2: Describe and differentiate the various types of logistics services. Weighting 50% Submission Date 13/10/2026 The Assignment Details: Recent geopolitical tensions, trade disruption and transportation challenges have encouraged organisations to reconsider established offshoring strategies. Using at least one real company or industry sector as an example, critically assess whether offshoring remains a viable strategy for global firms.
Your essay should :
Explain offshoring, near-shoring, re-shoring and friend-shoring. Evaluate the factors encouraging organisations to reconsider sourcing locations. Assess the implications for logistics networks, transport modes, lead times, service and cost. Use the selected company or sector to illustrate and evaluate the arguments. Reach a clear, evidence-based conclusion on the continuing viability of offshoring. Please include your guidelines here on:
Word Count 1500 words +/- 10% Font & Sizing – Times New Roman Line spacing- 1.5 Referencing guidelines – Harvard in accordance with SETU policy.Global Logistics Assignment 1 Programme Title & Programme Code H.Dip Module Title Global Logistics Assignment Number One Assignment Type Academic Essay This assignment addresses the following Learning Outcomes: LO1: Review the characteristics of global transport modes. LO2: Describe and differentiate the various types of logistics services. Weighting 50% Submission Date 13/10/2026 The Assignment Details: Recent geopolitical tensions, trade disruption and transportation challenges have encouraged organisations to reconsider established offshoring strategies. Using at least one real company or industry sector as an example, critically assess whether offshoring remains a viable strategy for global firms.
Your essay should :
Explain offshoring, near-shoring, re-shoring and friend-shoring. Evaluate the factors encouraging organisations to reconsider sourcing locations. Assess the implications for logistics networks, transport modes, lead times, service and cost. Use the selected company or sector to illustrate and evaluate the arguments. Reach a clear, evidence-based conclusion on the continuing viability of offshoring. Please include your guidelines here on:
Word Count 1500 words +/- 10% Font & Sizing – Times New Roman Line spacing- 1.5 Referencing guidelines – Harvard in accordance with SETU policy.