At least 500 words

At least 4 academic sources cited in APA

  
Discuss transportation and logistics management and its impact on various economic activities. For example, how does transportation and logistics management impact a retailer getting their product on the shelf? How does their distribution network affect their ability to generate revenue as well as provide sustainability in their local economy? You will have to conduct online research to identify the various economic activities in relation to Transportation and Logistics Management and within the context of the retail industry. Also, discuss how does the economy affects the convergence of transportation congestion and transportation security at a U.S. seaport? Is this effect beneficial or detrimental? Why? If beneficial, is there room for improvement?  If detrimental, what do you foresee as solutions?