Car Pooling: Not a Popular Option
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4 pages in length. Even though ride sharing and car pooling can save people money in transportation costs, they are simply not popular options in today's modern society. Why is this? There are many reasons and while some of the reasons are obvious, some of the other reasons might surprise you. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Case Study : Hours Of Service & Driver Fatigue
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A 40 page paper, including, table of contents, executive summary, illustrations and appendices, based on a case presented by the student. The issue is how the new hours of service regulations will impact a specific short-haul company with a fleet of 500 trucks. The HOS regulations and the use of electronic record-keeping devices are reviewed and included in the paper. A comprehensive analysis of the impact of HOS is provided, which includes numerous calculations to compare weekly and annual payroll under exiting HOS and under the new HOS. Alternative actions are discussed. Other issues discussed include a description and the value of using automated routing programs, and benefits of using automatic on-board record-keeping systems that also include GPS. Specific products are mentioned. A price comparison is included for a Class 3 truck with and without the automatic on-board system. The issue of driver fatigue is discussed in terms of sleep apnea with a recommendation to test all driver applicants for this condition. Statistical data included. 4 Tables/Illustrations are included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Chicago's L Trains
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This 5 page paper delves into the history of this famous train line and how it quickly became a part of Chicago's culture. Several aspects are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Cockpit Design: The Importance of Ergonomics and Consistency Between Models
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An 8 page discussion of the factors which enter into cockpit design. This paper reviews the aeronautical industry to contend that ergonomics are a growing concern or such design. An ergonomically designed cockpit can reduce or eliminate a variety of pilot errors as can consistency between a manufacturers various models. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Collaboration Within the Automotive Inbound Material Transport and Logistics Industry
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This 20 page paper examines the way that problems currently facing the many industries, including the automotive industry, regarding the inbound logistics. Increasing costs and inefficiencies are reducing profits for the carriers and sellers and increasing costs for the buyers, while many lorries travel empty on the roads. This paper considers how these inefficiencies are being tackled. The paper concentrates on the automotive industry and how the efficiencies can be enhanced in Europe. The paper includes initiatives such as the European Logistics Users Providers and Enablers Group (ELUPEG). The bibliography cites 25 sources.
Filename: TElogistics.rtf

Comparison of Management and Operations in Liner and Tramp Shipping
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Tramp and liner shipping are different segments of the shipping industry with both similar and different management concerns, This 8 page paper compares the different management and operational issues of the these two segments of the shipping industry. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TElinertramp.rtf

Congestion Pricing for Lower Manhattan
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A 10 page paper discussing Mayor Michael Bloomberg's PlaNYC's congestion pricing proposal. The plan is to impose a system similar to that already in existence in London, Stockholm and Singapore to charge drivers a fee for entering Manhattan below 86th street during daylight hours. The paper discusses the benefits and potentially negative implications of the plan. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSpubAdmNYCcon.rtf

Consideration of Ports West of the United Kingdom
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This 14 page report style paper considers a fictitious company which ships good from the Far East to the United Kingdom. The return journeys have not been profitable and they are now considering adopting a route travelling back to the east by way of the Americas. This paper examines five ports that may be suitable to be used, looking at their logistical position, capacity, economic situation as well as the goods that are imported and exported at the ports. The paper then goes on to consider the practical requirements of the shipping firm if it is to undertake this new strategy and the importance of long term relationships with customers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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COST CONSIDERATIONS AND THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY
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This 3-page paper discusses some of the costs involved in running a freight railroad. Also discussed are charges for switching and demurrage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTcostrail.rtf