Transportation

Operations

Reported by:Lorry Ann Rejuso BSBA-4

Transportation Operations

The two foundations of quality traffic operations are:

1. A knowledge of the characteristics and requirements of the product to be shipped, thus ensuring that the product arrives without degradation

2. A knowledge of alternative transportation operations and the ability to match transportation method with shipping requirements to maximize service at a minimal cost.

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Mode Selection

1. Nature of freight2. Packaging and handling3. Volume4. Traffic Lanes5. Transit Times6. Access to the product7. Tracing

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1.Nature of FreightThe obvious starting point is the

identification of the major products requiring transport.

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2.Packaging and HandlingThe single most important factor leading to

a product’s being received in the same condition it was when it was loaded, is the packaging and handling of the load.

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3.VolumeThe factor of volume refers to the business

level or the frequency of move.

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4.Traffic LanesTo many managers of traffic operations,

traffic lanes, or geographical coverage, is the sole factor in selection transportation mode

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5.Transit TimesThe shorter the transit time, the more

expensive the cost of transportation.

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6.Access to the ProductThis refers to how important it is, when the

product is transit, that you gain access or direct your cargo to another destination.

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7.Tracing- Tackability is the ability to track a shipment

while in transit.- Traceablity is the ability to go back and

trace a shipment from the point of origin to destination.

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The Four Modes

1. Rail2. Motor Carrier3. Air4. Water

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Private FleetThe road ahead is a challenging one for private

fleets.To bring value to your company, you must manage costs without sacrificing productivity.

OutsourcingIn today’s global economy, many organization

downsizing.

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Effects of Transportation on ProfitsMost Business have one paramount objective:

to return a profit to the owners of the company for their investment into the business.

The Transportation Business

Transportation is a needed commodity in almost any economic situation, as there will always be individuals, groups and items that need to be transported from place to place.

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