Managing Logistics and Transportation in the Public Sector, Second Edition thoroughly examines the world of transportation as it relates to public procurement, stressing the importance of not only procuring the right goods, materials, and services, but also ensuring their proper delivery to their final destination. Designed to educate the public procurement professional on ways to realize enhanced cost savings, it offers an introduction to the history of transportation, as well as industry terminology and accepted practices. Authors Darin Matthews and Linda Stanley explore recent transportation industry evolutions, including the development of important technologies like package tracing, delivery notification, and drone delivery, and ways to successfully integrate this technology. Sustainability in transportation—including product packaging, material reuse, and reduced emissions for delivery vehicles— is likewise examined. Through the use of case studies and transportation industry resources, Managing Logistics and Transportation in the Public Sector, Second Edition offers a complete package for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of logistics and transportation, as well as for university courses on transportation, supply chain management, and public procurement.
Author(s): Darin L. Matthews, Linda L. Stanley
Series: Cornerstones of Public Procurement
Edition: 2
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 166
City: New York
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title
Series
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
List of figures
1 Logistics and Transportation—Overview
Introduction
Common Transportation and Logistics Terms
Evolution of Logistics
Transportation and Logistics Statistics
Strategic Planning
Logistics Planning
Trends in Logistics and Transportation
Conclusions
2 Transportation Law
Introduction
History of Transportation Regulation
Railroads
Motor Carriage
Air Transportation
Water
Other Major Regulatory Legislation
Impact of Regulation
Deregulation of the Transportation Industry
Air Transportation
Motor Carrier Act of 1980
Maislin v. Primary Steel
Railroads
Summary
Economic Impact of Deregulation
Federal Transportation Agencies
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway
Maritime Administration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Conclusions
3 Mode and Carrier Selection
Introduction
Transportation Modes
Motor Carriage
Rail Freight
Air Cargo
Water
Pipelines
The Sixth Mode of Transportation?
Intermodal Carriage
Carrier Selection
Who Manages the Transportation Decision?
Logistics Support Services
Third-Party Logistics Providers
4PLs and 5PLs
Freight Forwarders
Brokers
Designing a Transportation Program
Carrier Selection Checklist
Delivery Terms
Tariffs
Tracing Shipments
Freight Invoices
Carrier Performance
Conclusions
4 Costs of Transportation
Introduction
Costing Transportation: The Carrier’s Perspective
Cost Categories
Relationship between Demand and Transportation Costs
Basis for Determining Transportation Rates
Specific Pricing Issues
Class Rates
Commodity Rates
Exception Rates
Freight All Kinds
Value Rates
Deferred Rates
Multiple-Vehicle Rates
Incentive Rates
Negotiated Rates
Joint Rates
Tapered Rates
Stated Rates
Through Rates
Differential Rates
Ocean Freight Rates
Other Transportation Charges
Terminal Services
Line-Haul Services
Total Logistics Costs Concepts
Conclusions
5 The Transportation Contract
Introduction
Negotiation and Transportation
Keys to Successful Negotiation
Negotiation Plan
Basic Groundwork
Objectives for the Negotiation Plan
Gaining Support
Teamwork
Live Action
Verbal Agreement
Written Agreement
Making it Work
Tips on Negotiation
Scope to Negotiate
Solicitation and Contract Award Considerations
Pricing Implications
Price Changes
Performance Standards
Packaging
Reparations
Overcharges and Undercharges
Loss and Damages
Expediting and Tracing
Force Majeure
Contract Term
Demurrage and Detention
Conflicts and Disputes
Package Delivery Services
Conclusions
6 Global Transportation
Introduction
Why Buy Global?
Advantages
Lower Overall Cost of Ownership
Quality
Availability
Efficiencies
Technological superiority
Challenges
Language Barriers
Time Differences
Quality Expectations
Environmental and Labor Compliance Issues
Longer Lead Times
Higher Shipping Costs
Poor Logistics Infrastructure
Currency Exchange Risks
Political Instability
Current Trends
International Transportation Choices
Ocean Transportation
International Airlines
Intermodalism
Intermediaries
Terms of Sale and Documentation
Packaging, Labeling, and Marking
Ports
Conclusions
7 Technology in the Supply Chain
Introduction
Rethinking the Supply Chain and Information
Current Issues in Technology
IT Today
Electronic Data Interchange
Internet
Extranets
Intranets
Wireless Technology
Remote Control Technology
Barcoding
Radio Frequency
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Blockchain
Cloud Computing
Drone Delivery
Global Positioning System
Robotics
Planning for Technology
Conclusions
8 Sustainability in Transportation
Introduction
Reverse logistics
Recent Trends
Total Cost of Ownership and Logistics Strategies
Transportation and Location Issues
Packaging and Movement of Hazardous Materials
Definition and Classification of Hazardous Materials
Communication and Labeling
Packaging Requirements
Operations Rules
Training
Strategies for Successful Sustainability Programs
Conclusions
Index
