You have been retained by ABC International in Toronto to manage their Logistics and related Supply Chain Activities

You have been retained by ABC International in Toronto to manage their Logistics and related Supply Chain Activities. ABC is importing numerous 20-foot containers of Dollar Store items, and distributing them within Canada and the US. Based on the following, please analyze in detail, and give relevant responses to the subject matter. - Importing twenty, 20, foot containers of consumer goods from vendors in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong. - Goods Include: low-cost watches, calculators, batteries, pencils, pens, calculators, and glassware for home use. - Currently, ABC is paying very high freight charges and needs a reduction. They are paying $1400 per container. - Shipments are being delayed at various points of entry due to customs and non-customs issues. - The various participants are not cooperating, thus, creating a "clogged" channel. - Delays in customs are adding to demurrage charges. - The twenty containers are to be distributed to five stores in Canada, and 5 stores in the USA. - Canada: POD: Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Saskatoon - USA: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Boston. Q-1: Set up a matrix and or a system that will alleviate the issues, and lead to an efficient mode of delivery. Q-2: State the delays and the causes. Q-3: Set up a plan that will move the 20 containers in an efficient and least-costly method.