For the somerset furniture company described in case problem 10.1 in chapter 10, determine the product lead time by developing a time line from the initiation of a purchase order to product delivery. discuss the company‘s possible transportation modes and channels in china and to and within the united states, and the likelihood of potential problems. identify and discuss how international trade specialist(s), trade logistics companies, and/or internet exchanges might somerset reduce its product lead time and variability.

Acontractor was awarded a purchase order for commercial items for $1.5 million under the authority of far subpart 13.5. the purchase order was issued in november 2010 and containedall applicable clauses that were current as of the date of the purchase order. under the purchase order, the contractor is required to comply with a small business subcontracting plan that contains all of the required elements. which of the following is true? a.the contractor must submit a standard form 294, subcontracting report for individual contracts. b.the contractor must submit an individual subcontracting report through the electronic subcontracting reporting system (esrs). c.the contractor may submit either an sf 294 or report its subcontracting through esrs. d.the contractor is not required to submit any subcontracting reports.