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Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective, 10th Edition

Robert A. Novack, Brian Gibson, Yoshinori Suzuki

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Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective 10th Edition by Robert A. Novack/Brian Gibson/Yoshinori Suzuki
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Overview

Introduce students to what is arguably the most critical and complex component of global supply chains with Novack/Gibson/Suzuki's TRANSPORTATION: A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 10E. Comprehensive coverage and a managerial approach highlight the importance of transportation in today's companies and society. Students examine the framework for transportation from both a micro and macro perspective. Updates explore the theoretical and managerial dimensions of transportation in supply chains, including regulation and public policy, while also reviewing operations, service and cost structure. The authors spotlight transportation management issues with insights into strategic challenges in the movement of goods through the supply chain. New readings, updated cases and current examples emphasize global topics with new coverage of hard and soft technology and expanded discussions of fuel, energy, managerial, economic and environmental issues. Instructor resources are also available.

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Meet the Authors

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Robert A. Novack

Robert Novack is an associate professor of supply chain management in the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University. From 1979 to 1981, he worked in operations management and planning for the Yellow Freight Corporation in Overland Park, Kansas, and from 1981 to 1984, he worked in planning and transportation at Drackett Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Novack's numerous articles have been published in such publications as the Journal of Business Logistics, Transportation Journal, Supply Chain Management Review and International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. Dr. Novack has co-authored SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE and TRANSPORTATION: A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE. Active in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, he has served as overall program chair for the annual conference, functioned as a track chair and served as a session speaker, as well as participated as a member of numerous committees. Dr. Novack holds the CTL designation from AST&L. He earned his B.S. degree and an M.B.A. in logistics from Penn State University and his Ph.D. in logistics from the University of Tennessee.

Brian Gibson

Brian Gibson is a professor of supply chain management and program coordinator for the Department of Aviation and Supply Chain Management at Auburn University. He served for five years on the faculty of Georgia Southern University as director of the Southern Center for Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Dr. Gibson also has 10 years of experience as a logistics manager for two major retailers. An accomplished faculty member, Dr. Gibson has received multiple awards for outstanding teaching, research and outreach -- most notably the 2006 Auburn University Alumni Association Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award. He has co-authored more than 50 refereed and invited articles in leading publications such as the Journal of Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management Review, International Journal of Logistics Management International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. He is actively engaged in executive education, seminar development and consulting with many prominent organizations. Dr. Gibson serves in leadership roles for the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals, the Distribution Business Management Association and the Retail Industry Leaders Association. He earned a B.S.B.A. from Central Michigan University, an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and a Ph.D. in logistics and transportation from the University of Tennessee.

Yoshinori Suzuki

What's New

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  • UPDATED COVERAGE ADDRESSES CURRENT DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION TRENDS: This current presentation ensures a thorough understanding of key transportation issues impacting today's market. Students examine the increased importance the U.S. has placed on transportation security both within and outside of its borders. Students also review how the dramatic volatility in worldwide fuel prices has placed a strain on transportation costs and capacity. The latest discussions clearly depict transportation as one of the most critical and most vulnerable components of global supply chains.

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  • MEANINGFUL, CURRENT HANDS-ON APPLICATIONS KEEP STUDENTS INVOLVED AND ENGAGED: Significant group and individual projects and a variety of professional activities throughout this edition emphasize hands-on learning and provide plenty of opportunities for your students to apply the principles they've learned.
  • EXPANSIVE END-OF-CHAPTER MATERIALS OFFER IN-CLASS DISCUSSION PROMPTS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Updated content at the end of each chapter includes a Summary, Study Questions and two Cases with Case Questions. These cases require students to apply chapter concepts to real-world scenarios and think critically about the concepts. Both study questions or cases can prompt lively in-class discussion or debate.
  • HELPFUL INSTRUCTOR TEACHING RESOURCES PROVIDE TIME-SAVING SUPPORT: You can find the tools you need all in one place, online at faculty.cengage.com. This edition provides an up-to-date instructor manual, Cengage Testing proven test bank and accompanying content-driven PowerPoint® slides.

Table of Contents

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Part I.
1. Global Supply Chains: Role and Importance of Transportation
2. Transportation and the Economy.
3. Transportation Technology and Systems.
4. Costing and Pricing for Transportation.
Suggested Readings for Part I.
Part II.
5. Motor Carriers.
6. Railroads.
7. Airlines.
8. Water Carriers and Pipelines.
9. Logistics Services
Suggested Readings for Part II.
Part III.
10. Transportation Risk Management.
11. Global Transportation Management.
12. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy.
13. Issues and Challenges for Global Supply Chains.
Suggested Readings for Part III.
Glossary.
Name Index.
Subject Index.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357908600
  • ISBN-13: 9780357908600
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