Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 625 g
Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 625 g
ISBN: 978-0-7494-3928-6
Verlag: Kogan Page
Transport managers perform an essential and rewarding function in society, controlling the infrastructure that allows people and goods to move around conveniently and swiftly. However, it is also highly demanding work.
In clear, jargon-free language, this book explains the exceptionally wide range of skills demanded of transport managers, who must understand the economic, social, political and technical aspects of road, rail, air and sea transport, while, crucially, ensuring that levels of safety and reliability are not compromised.
Managing Transport Operations is a comprehensive, accessible handbook, covering:
the fundamental principles of transport;
modal characteristics;
ownership and organization;
management functions and policy formation;
transport marketing;
safety regulations;
economic regulation;
logistics and transport;
urban transport;
new technology;
future developments.
This new edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of recent major developments that have taken place in the world of transport, including the function of the Strategic Rail Authority, the Transport Act 2000 and the restructuring of the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
Tailored to meet the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport syllabuses for Transport Management, this book is a `must-have' resource for students and an essential companion for transport managers.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1. Transport in a Modem Society
Reasons why transport is needed
The function of transport.
Operating objectives
The transport product
Transport objectives
Government expenditure on transport The European Union
Modal changes
Conclusions
2. Modal Characteristics
Railways
Roads
Inland waterways
Pipelines
Natural ways
Terminals
Modal choice
3. Ownership and Organization
The sole trader
The partnership
The limited company
Co-operatives
Public authorities
Department of state
The municipality
The public corporation
The structure of the transport industries
Organization
Organization structure of a transport company
The transport company's goal
The company structure
Information flows in a transport company
Organization structures in practice
4. Management Functions and Policy Formation
Definitions
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Direction
Control
Innovation
Representation
Communication
Transport management
Corporate planning
The need for planning in transport
5. Marketing Transport
Introduction
The marketing mix
Concept of market segmentation
The extended role of marketing in a transport organization
Marketing strategy
Market research
Pricing the service
Informing the consumer
The relationship between marketing and operations
Passenger information
6. Safety Regulations
Introduction
Regulation
Road transport
Air transport
Sea transport
Railways
Safety in operations: comparisons between modes
Conclusions
7. Economic Regulation
Safety
Public utility
An integrated transport system
Load factors and scheduled services Stability
Exploitation of monopoly
Disparity in size
Cross-subsidy
Predatory pricing
Price fixing
Public service
Road haulage
Bus and coach industry
Shipping
Air transport
Railways
Transport pricing
8. Logistics and Transport
Logistics
Just-in-time
Through freight transport
Through transport and the trader Freight forwarding agents
The delivered price concept
Physical distribution management Costs of distribution
Transport and distribution
Cargo utilisation
Consolidation
9. Urban Transport
The background to the problems
The solutions
Urban freight movements
Local government
Transport planning
Public services
Assessment of transport services Subsidy
Transport policy
10. The Future
Telecommunications and transport
Policy implications of telecommunication
Information technology and transport
Transport and energy policy
Environmental impact of transport
Professionalism in transport
