{"product_id":"managing-transport-operations-hardcover-1","title":"Managing Transport Operations - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdmund J. Gubbins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransport managers perform an essential and rewarding function in society, controlling the infrastructure that allows people and goods to move around conveniently and swiftly. However, it is also highly demanding work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn clear, jargon-free language, this book explains the exceptionally wide range of skills demanded of transport managers, who must understand the economic, social, political and technical aspects of road, rail, air and sea transport, while, crucially, ensuring that levels of safety and reliability are not compromised. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eManaging Transport Operations is a comprehensive, accessible handbook, covering: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe fundamental principles of transport; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003emodal characteristics; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eownership and organization; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003emanagement functions and policy formation; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003etransport marketing; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003esafety regulations; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eeconomic regulation; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003elogistics and transport; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eurban transport; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003enew technology; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003efuture developments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of recent major developments that have taken place in the world of transport, including the function of the Strategic Rail Authority, the Transport Act 2000 and the restructuring of the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTailored to meet the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport syllabuses for Transport Management, this book is a  must-have' resource for students and an essential companion for transport managers.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 x 9.38 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47204541300985,"sku":"9780749439286","price":96.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/WGRwbTFhYU9TdHpWWjZPeld0eGpwdz09_358c4bd5-dbf8-4626-936f-2a73edd11a2c.webp?v=1768016359","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/managing-transport-operations-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}