The Context of Logistics and Freight Transportation

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TLMT312 Proposal 18 APRIL 2010 The Context of Logistics and Freight Transport Introduction I have chosen transportation infrastructure for my research paper topic. I chose it because during my preliminary research I noticed a wide variety of sources. This topic will allow me to expand my knowledge of transportation. It will provide me with information on economic and social impacts. It will also assist my understanding of how managers using real time orders in determining base production goals and yard management uses. This topic will enable me to make a more informed decision as to which logistics field I am best suited. Tentative Sources 1. City as a Terminal: The Urban Context of Logistics and Freight Transport. Hesse, Markus. Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Limited Released: 2008. This source is reliable because it is copyrighted, published by a reputable house and the author has written several books on topics related to transportation. This book gives detailed information on city logistics and delivery of goods. 2. Barriers to Sustainable Transport: Institutions, Regulations and Sustainability. Rietveld, Piet. ; Stough, Roger. Publication: Oxon, New York, NY Taylor & Francis Routledge: 2005. This source is reliable because it is copyrighted, published by a reputable house and the authors are a teaching professionals. This book will provide information on the STELLA STAR Initiative; sustainable transport in Euorpe, links and liaisons with America. 3. Dictionary of Transportation and Logistics: Lowe, David. Kogan Page Limited: 2002. This source is reliable because it contains copyrighted information and is published by a noted publisher of learning texts. The author has previous published works concerning logistics. This book will provide information on the proper term usage. 4. The Supply Chain Imparative: Neef, Dale. AMACOM Books, NY,

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