Managing Logistics and Transportation in the Public Sector

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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. 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