Managing Transport Operations

3. Auflage 2004
ISBN: 978-0-7494-3928-6
Verlag: Kogan Page

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 625 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gubbins, Edmund J

Leseproben

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

Über Autor(innen)

Gubbins, Edmund J
<b>Edmund J Gubbins</b> has been a lecturer in Transport Operations at Loughborough University for over 25 years. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport and the Institute of Logistics and Transport, he has served on the Council, the Education and Training Committee and the Examinations Sub-Committee. He is at present a Tutor for the IoLT M.Sc. and the IoLT module on Business Strategy and Planning for the Advanced Diploma in Transport.