Research Question    (100 points). Course LSM 320 - Logistics and Distribution.  Due: Week of April 15, 2017.

Subject:  "What do you consider the most pressing issue facing the US in its ability to compete in the world economic environment? What  are your suggestions for taking pre-emptive actions to minimize and or reduce the associated economic impact of the issue?"

Considerations: 1. No more than one page double spaced. (this will require you to outline your response.  2. Be succinct and to the point. No rambling to take up space.  3. No spelling errors.  4. Must be written to academic standards, i.e.; sentence structure, formatting (APA 6.0).  5. Text references required. 6. Bibliography required.  7. At least three sections are required - The Issue, Critical Factors Affecting the Issue, & Recommendations. (Select one or two critical factors and discuss the implications. Be brief - but succinct).