Information Systems in Logistics and Transportation

Name: Information Systems in Logistics and Transportation
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ISBN: 9780080430546

ISBN-10: 0080430546

ISBN-13: 9780080430546

Edition: 2nd 1997

Authors: Bernhard Tilanus

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Rapid developments in information technology have many implications for the organisation and management of transport and logistics. Information technology has transcended the borders of the individual firm. Management control and decision making throughout the supply chain has therefore become an important focus of attention for management and for academia. Information systems are needed which can support that control and decision making. The 20 specially commissioned chapters presented here study applications of information systems to logistics and transportation systems. Divided into two complementary sections, "Research Directions" and "Perspectives from Practice", this original and…

Book details

List price: $156.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date: 5/15/1997
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 348
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496



Foreward


Editorial


Introduction to information systems in logistics and transportation



Research Directions. Managing sustainable mobility: a conceptual framework



Information technology and distribution strategy



Interoganizational logistics flexibility in marketing channels



Quantifying transport quality in line-based road traffic



Reliability in supply-chains and the use of information technology: a geographical view



A framework efficiency model for goods transportation: with an application to regional breakbulk distribution



Information flows along integrated transport chains



Information as a value adder for the transport user



Information flows in logistics channels



Using DEA for decision support at combined transport terminals



Principles for the choice between routine maintenance and premaintenance in a network of public roads



Infrastructure integration and urban restructuring: a case for planning with a geographic information system



Perspectives from Practice. Transport and logistic systems from Volvo's view



SKF's European transport network: a case study



Advanced logistics in Europe: the case of BTL group



Channel concept in a consolidation network



Tracking and tracing at an international haulier: where are we now, and where do our customers want us to go?



Harbour operations in a roll-on-roll-off service industry



Fully automatic scheduling methods



Optimisation of a generic multi-node transportation and information network



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