TY  - BOOK
AU  - Coyle,John Joseph
AU  - Bardi,Edward J.
AU  - Novack,Robert A.
TI  - Transportation
SN  - 0324202148 (hbk.)
AV  - HE151 .C88 2006
U1  - 388 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Mason, Ohio
PB  - Thomson/South-Western
KW  - Transportation
KW  - Local
N1  - Previous ed.: 2000; Includes bibliographical references and indexes; The role and importance of transportation -- Transportation, the supply chain, and the economy -- Transportation regulation and public policy -- Overview of transportation providers -- Motor carriers -- Railroads -- Air carriers -- Water carriers and pipelines -- Intermodal and special carriers -- Global transportation -- Transportation management -- Costing and pricing in transportation -- Carrier strategies -- Information management and technology -- Shipper strategies -- Shipper process -- Selected transportation publications -- Transportation-related associations -- Glossary
N2  - This text is intended to help students understand both the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and in our society, and the complex environment in which transportation service is provided today. The authors take a managerial approach to teaching transportation concepts and issues, providing students the tools to adapt to this fast-paced and rapidly changing industry. [In this book], the role and importance of transportation in the supply chain management and the economy are explored along with an overview of transportation regulation and public policy. [Next, the book] addresses the traditional modes of transportation including special carriers and global transportation. [Finally, it] discusses transportation management from both the shipper and carrier perspective
ER  -