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Container transportation is the predominant mode of inter-continental cargo traffic. Since container ships and port terminals involve a huge capital investment and significant daily operating costs, it is of crucial importance to efficiently utilize the internal resources of container terminals and transportation systems. Today there is an ongoing trend to use automated container handling and transportation technology, in particular, in countries with high labour costs. This in turn requires highly sophisticated control strategies in order to meet the desired performance measures. The primary objective of this book is to reflect these recent developments and to present new insights and successful solutions to operational problems of automated container terminals and transportation systems. It comprises reports on the state of the art, applications of quantitative methods, as well as case studies and simulation results. Its contributions are written by leading experts from academia and business. The book addresses practitioners as well as academic researchers in logistics, transportation, and management.
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- Great introduction to logistics planning
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Logistics and Transportation - Design and Planning
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Logistics is a $700 billion industry in the USA and is the second largest employer of college graduates. Logistics costs account for nearly 30% of the sales dollar, and logistics activities are essential to satisfying the ever- changing customer demand in terms of variety and availability. Today the need for cutting edge, sophisticated logistics practices has never been greater. This unique text is squarely focused on the key activities within the functional areas of logistics and transportation, with emphasis placed on the quantitative treatment of the design and planning issues in logistics. In scope, Logistics and Transportation comprehensively covers almost all the elements of the supply chain. Moreover, it includes a number of topics that are generally not covered by most popular logistics texts. These include functional areas such as: vendor selection, inventory models with inventory costs, advanced transportation models, logistics metrics, and latest trends in logistics. The text is primarily designed for use in the classroom by senior undergraduate and graduate-level students. It is also a useful resource for practicing transportation and logistics professionals. Readers will appreciate the references for recommended further reading, related training aids and problem sets given at the end of each chapter, as well as the two comprehensive logistics cases presented at the end of the text.
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Great introduction to logistics planning.......2006-02-27
The author introduces key areas of logistics succintly yet effectively and the discussion of key principles is reinforced by means of practical examples throughout each chapter. The book successfully combines the qualitative description of core logistical processes with introductions to key quantitative logistics planning models. This is something very few textbooks manage to achieve in a palatable fashion.
The book may be short compared to many other textbooks on logistics but each page is packed with useful data and information. Overcomplicated powerpoint-style flow diagrams are avoided unless strictly necessary, which is a welcome change.
Above all, the author has worked in real-life logistics planning environments (e.g. CSX) and, in my opinion, this gives the book a clear edge over similar textbooks written by professors that have never worked outside academia.
Overall, great for anybody looking for a qualitatively as well as quantitatively strong introduction to logistics and well worth the expense.
excellent book for starter.......2000-03-26
good book with concepts nicely introduced. Interesting topics in advanced tranportation areas
For the price you pay, it might not be worthwhile.......1999-07-05
This book provides a basic understanding and overview of logistics. If you are looking for something more advance and probably sophisticated, the 320 pages are unlikely to satisfy your needs.
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This book examines the past, present, and future of transport logistics. The author presents eleven historical case studies of construction, engineering, and humanitarian relief projects that required transport logistics. Part II examines various aspects of todays dynamic freight logistics industry, including the changing role of the freight forwarder. With the development of IT-based supply chain integration and value-added service offerings, the freight forwarder is being forced to evolve, or else risk extinction. An examination of the freight logistics industries of Egypt, China, South Africa, India, and Dubai provides some perspective on the varied environments in which forwarders operate and illuminates the need for trade and transport facilitation as a means to economic growth. Finally, Baluch looks at the future of transport logistics, which will continue to evolve and pose new challenges as a result of globalization, the digitalization of information, security concerns, new technologies, rising energy costs, and changing trade patterns. He also presents railways as the eco-friendly freight solution of the future, especially in the Middle East and Africa. Transport Logistics concludes with an emphasis on the importance of training and the role of national and international associations in developing a culture of quality, security, and innovation in the freight logistics profession. Winning Books, 2005. Paperback. List Price: US$ 65.00.
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A brilliant insight into global logistics.......2006-10-30
This book is a great insight into global logistics-- the book is rich in lessons and presents the past and future trends relating transport logistics in a simplified way. This book is a must read by all engaged in logistics and supply chain profession in any part of world.
Transport Logistics Past, Present, and Predictions.......2006-05-24
The book is very well written, and Issa uses historical references to show the importance of logistics. He also points out some failures, and conversely some success stories; the Panama Canal example comes to mind.
I would equate the book with case studies of logistics throughout history, with some keen insights into the future of logistics and the technologies that will take us there. I would recommend the book to anyone involved in the transportation / logistics industry.
Strategy and planning resource for logistics.......2006-05-11
Finally a resource on the logistics industry written in an interesting manner that without being full of graphs and figures. The past in stories and the predictions that detail the real opportunities and astounding changes.
A must read for anybody involved in strategic thinking and planning.
An Incredible Resource & A Must Read.......2006-05-06
This book is a incredible resource and is definitely a must read for anyone wanting a deeper knowledge in the logistics field. Mr Baluch shows his incredible wealth of knowledge and expertise in this field with his in-depth understanding and analysis of the case studies in his book. As a senior in college studying business, this book has greatly increase my knowledge and understand in the field of logistic. This book is a definite keeper for your library. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn from a leader in his field.
Brilliant Examination of the Realm of Transport Logistics.......2006-05-04
Mr. Issa Baluch's book brings the topic of transportation logistics to an understandable level through both his well-researched historical examples and his expert analysis of present and future methods of transport. His intelligent interpretation of modern logistics in areas such as industry, military, relief, and global growth is invaluable as a learning and reference tool to any individual or group that is interested or involved in the study of transport logistics. In short, "Transport Logistics" is brilliant work that enables a reader to be captivated by the historical methods of transport and to be informed of the present and future use of logistics.
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Rapid developments in information technology have many implications for the organisation and management of transport and logistics. Information technology has transcended the borders of the individual firm. Management control and decision making throughout the supply chain has therefore become an important focus of attention for management and for academia. Information systems are needed which can support that control and decision making.
The 20 specially commissioned chapters presented here study applications of information systems to logistics and transportation systems. Divided into two complementary sections, "Research Directions" and "Perspectives from Practice", this original and current work will be of value both to researchers and to practitioners at the interface of these dynamic and growing fields.
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The immense, global transportation and logistics sector is vital to businesses of all types. This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in supply chain and logistics management, transportation, just in time delivery, warehousing, distribution, intermodal shipment systems, logistics services, purchasing and advanced technologies such as RFID. This reference tool includes thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. This book also includes statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 500 leading companies in all facets of the transportation and logistics industry. Here you'll find complete profiles of the hot companies that are making news today, the largest, most successful corporations in the business. Purchasers of either the book or PDF version can receive a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM, enabling key word search and export of key information, addresses, phone numbers and executive names with titles for every company profiled.
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4th Party Cyber Logistics for Air Cargo (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science)
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The authors provide an evolutionary view to conceptualize the developments of websites where e-Commerce activities and e-Business activities co-exist. Four Web eras are detailed, providing an impetus for the development of frameworks of an e-Business platform for air cargo logistics, or e-Platform. The conceptual framework captures the new elements in cyber logistics and what the framework can do for the industry.
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The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management
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This unique, single volume dictionary aims to make sense of the language of generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of the legal terms and definitions, that has grown up around the transport and logistics industries.
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The immense, global transportation and logistics sector is vital to businesses of all types. This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in supply chain and logistics management, transportation, just in time delivery, warehousing, distribution, intermodal shipment systems, logistics services, purchasing and advanced technologies. This reference tool includes thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. This book also includes statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 500 leading companies in all facets of the transportation and logistics industry. Here you'll find complete profiles of the hot companies that are making news today, the largest, most successful corporations in the business. Purchasers of either the book or PDF version can receive a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM, enabling key word search and export of key information, addresses, phone numbers and executive names with titles for every company profiled.
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This comprehensive CD-ROM provides a complete guide to the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) - History and Mission, Logistics, Air, Land and Sea Transport for the U.S. Military.
TRANSCOM coverage includes: Policy Directives; Indexes; Instructions; Regulations; Handbooks; Pamphlets; Poster; Annual Command Reports; Components and assets Fact Sheets; History; Statements; Vision, Themes, and Goals; Air Mobility Command; Military Traffic Management Command; Military Sealift Command; Logistics. Public Affairs coverage (including color photography) includes: News Releases; Speeches; Transforming Global Mobility and Distribution; Ten Years of Excellence (1987-1997); Enhancing Our Nation's Ability to Protect the Peace..Or Win the War; So Many, So Much, So Far, So Fast; US Facts; Joint Operational Support Airlift Center User Guide; Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR) including Passenger Movement, Cargo Movement, Mobility, Personal Property, DoD Customs and Border Clearance, Management and Control of Intermodal Containers; Instructions: 1995 through 2002; Understanding the Defense Transportation System Handbook; VISA (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) and the Sealift Mobilization Programs;: Transforming Global Mobility and Distribution; TRAC2ES: Regulating And Command & Control Evacuation System: 2000 Annual Report; Strategic Guidance FY2002; Concepts & Technology: Exploring Innovative Technologies;
Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC): Overview; General Information; Strategic Plan; Events; Press Releases; Related Agencies; Job Opportunities; What's New; Related Links; MTMC Transportation Engineering Agency (MTMCTEA).
In all, the disc has over 21,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included on the CD. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable.
Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc makes a great reference work and educational tool.
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