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Dictionary of Transport & Logisticsby David Lowe
Kogan Page 2002; US$ 60.75A dictionary of all the generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of legal terms and definitions associated with freight transport and logistics operations. The volume is endorsed by the Institute of Logistics and Transport, and covers both UK and EU terms. more...
Study on Ideas on a New National Freight Model System for Swedenby Gerard de Jong; Hugh Gunn; Warren Walker; Jenny Widell
RAND Corporation 2003; US$ 9.95A description of the results of a feasibility study on a national freight transport model system for Sweden. The study's objective was to provide consistent and innovative ideas within a conceptual framework for policy-oriented analyses and modelling of freight transport in a Swedish context. more...
Analyse Conjointe Sp/RP Du Choix Du Monde De Transport De Marchandises Dans La Region Nord - Pas-De-Calaisby Carine Vellay; Gerard de Jong
RAND Corporation 2003; US$ 9.95This report aims to gain insight into the factors that influence the mode choice of shippers in freight transport. It begins with a survey in which 200 shippers in the French region Nord-Pas-de-Calais were interviewed about their shipments. An analysis of the stated preference data is included. more...
FedEx Deliversby Madan Birla
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 34.95An inside look at leadership practices that enabled the world's leading shipping company to outthink and outperform its competition Using firsthand accounts from top leaders at FedEx, FedEx Delivers explains how the company became an international powerhouse and one of the most trusted global brands by using leadership practices that tapped into the creativity and commitment of its employees. Both a compelling business story and a prescription for business success, FedEx Delivers presents a model to show how these practices created and sustained an innovation culture. Readers will learn how to apply this model to their organizations for developing a culture of innovation that evolves with the times and offers fresh solutions to new challenges.... more...
Delivering the Goodsby Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2003; US$ 54.00Although delivery of goods is vitally important for residents and industries in urban areas, the presence and operations of goods transport vehicles in urban areas are often regarded more as a nuisance than an essential service. Relatively little has been done by governments to facilitate the essential flows of goods in urban areas and to reduce the adverse impacts of urban goods transport on the communities being served. more...
Competition & Ownership in Land Passenger Transportby David A Hensher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005; US$ 200.00Provides an opportunity to bring together in one volume the papers from the conference held in Thredbo, Australia and the workshop reports. The themes in this volume include competition and regulation, contract specifications, regulatory and planning tools, institutional frameworks, service quality and pricing and performance data and measurement. more...
Competition and Ownership in Land Passenger Transportby Rosario Macario; Jose Viegas; David A Hensher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007; US$ 190.00This book will bring together in one volume a selection of the best papers presented at the 9th International Conference series on Competition and Ownership of Land Passenger Transport (known as the Thredbo Series). This series is a premier international event every two years which brings together academics, government policy makers, politicians, consultants and public transport operators to review the international developments in the theme area. more...
Globalized Freight Transportby T.R. Leinbach; C. Capineri
Edward Elgar Publishing 2007; US$ 40.00The worldwide movement of freight has emerged as one of the most critical and dynamic aspects of the transport sector. The contributors to this study examine the current state of global freight transport, with an emphasis on Europe and North America and their extra-regional linkages. These original contributions synthesize existing knowledge, highlight new developments, problems and possible solutions, and underscore the need for further research. more...
Logistics Systems for Sustainable Citiesby Eiichi Taniguchi; R G Thompson
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004; US$ 118.00Urban freight transport has become an important issue in urban planning. There are many challenges and problems relating to increasing levels of traffic congestion, environmental impacts and energy consumption. City logistics schemes are relatively new concepts that are aimed at increasing the efficiency of urban freight transport systems as well as reducing traffic congestion and impacts on the environment. more...
Big Brownby Greg Niemann
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 24.95Although its brown vans are on every block and its delivery service reaches more than 200 countries, UPS is among the world’s most underestimated and misunderstood companies. For the first time, a UPS “lifer” tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a small messenger service became a business giant. Big Brown reveals the remarkable 100-year history of UPS and the life of its founder Jim Casey—one of the greatest unknown capitalists of the twentieth century. Casey pursued a Spartan business philosophy that emphasized military discipline, drab uniforms, and reliability over flash—a model that is still reflected in UPS culture today. Big Brown examines all the seeming paradoxes about UPS: from its traditional... more...









