Transportation

Packed with up-to-date examples, cases, and readings, TRANSPORTATION: A SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 8E equips you with a solid understanding of what is arguably the most criticalaE ''and complexaE ''component of global supply chains. This student-friendly text explains the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and in society, as well as the complex environment in which transportation service is delivered. Providing a framework and foundation for the role of transportation in supply chains, the text offers an overview of the operating and service characteristics, cost structure, and challenges faced by today''s providers of transportation. It also highlights a variety of critical transportation management issues, providing insightful discussions of the strategic activities and challenges involved in the movement of goods through the supply chain. Completely up to date, the Eighth Edition emphasizes global topics throughout, includes the latest coverage of hard and soft technology, and offers expanded discussions of fuel, energy, managerial, economic, and environmental issues.