Transportation A Global Supply Chain Perspective

Gain a solid understanding of what is arguably the most critical and complex component of global supply chains with Novack/Gibson/Suzuki's TRANSPORTATION: A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 10E. You learn the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and society as you stud...

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Main Authors: Novack, Robert A. (Author), Gibson, Brian J. (Author), Suzuki, Yoshinori (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Cengage 2024
Edition:Tenth edition
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505 0 |a Part I.1. Global Supply Chains: Role and Importance of Transportation -- 2. Transportation and the Economy -- 3. Transportation Technology and Systems -- 4. Costing and Pricing for Transportation -- Suggested Readings for Part I -- Part II -- 5. Motor Carriers -- 6. Railroads -- 7. Airlines -- 8. Water Carriers and Pipelines -- 9. Logistics Services -- Suggested Readings for Part II -- Part III -- 10. Transportation Risk Management -- 11. Global Transportation Management -- 12. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy -- 13. Issues and Challenges for Global Supply Chains -- Suggested Readings for Part III -- Glossary -- Name Index -- Subject Index. 
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