(Creative Writer Only) LOG301: Transportation

Module 5 - Background

Transportation

The following information is intended to give you a good background on the importance of transportation in the supply chain. Again, go to the ProQuest data base and read the articles below to assist you with completing the assignments for this module. You are also encouraged to surf the internet for additional materials.

Required Materials

You are not required to read all of these articles but you should choose several, and reading all of them will substantially further your knowledge.

Start by reading this article on how effectively managing transportation can reduce cost.

Gilmore, D. (2002, Nov.). Achieving transportation excellence. World Trade. Troy, 15(11), 36-39.

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This article which discusses 4 trends in the logistics industry driven by third party logistics (3PL) companies.

Trunick, P. A., (2002, Oct). 4 logistics trends driving and driven by 3PLs. Transportation & Distribution. Cleveland, 7-11.

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This article discusses the outsourcing of logistics and storage in the chemical industry.

Milmo, S. (2002, Oct. 14). Logistics and distribution services begin to separate. Chemical Market Reporter. New York, 262(13), 6-8.

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This article is used in the case study.

MacDonald, A., (2007). Global Logistics Solutions: A Guide to the Problems Shippers Face. World Trade, Troy, 20(5), 36-41.

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