Transportation (with Infotrac ) by John J. Coyle, John J. Joseph Coyle, Edward J. Bardi, Robert A. Novack

Synopsis

After providing a brief overview of domestic transportation regulation, this textbook describes the economic and operating characteristics of motor carriers, railroads, air carriers, the water transport industry, pipelines, and intermodal transportation. It also explores the market structure of the transportation industry and pricing analysis. The sixth edition adds chapters on carrier strategies, shipper strategies, and the shipper process. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Booknews

New edition of a text that provides a solid background and history of transportation, emphasizing the fundamental role and importance the industry plays in our society. It also addresses the dramatic and revolutionary changes that have taken place during the last two decades. While continuing to use a managerial approach, the 15 chapters pay special attention to both carriers and shippers. Topics include the role and importance of transportation, overview of carrier operations, carrier management, and technology and strategies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

John J. Coyle is currently Director of Corporate Relations for the Center for Supply Chain Research and Professor Emeritus of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University. He holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Penn State; and he earned his doctorate at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, where he was a U.S. Steel Fellow. Professor Coyle has written more than 100 publications in the areas of transportation and logistics. He has presented papers on these topics at professional meetings, including the Council of Logistics Management, the American Marketing Association, the National Academy of Sciences, the Transportation Research Forum, and the Southern Marketing Association. He is the coauthor of two best-selling textbooks, THE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS and TRANSPORTATION. He was editor of the JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS from 1990 to 1996. He served on the editorial review board of the JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS, THE SUPPLY CHAIN REVIEW, and THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS. Dr. Coyle's current research is focused on supply chain transformation and effectively measuring improved supply chain performance at the "C" level in an organization. A closely related topic that he is pursuing is reverse channels of distribution and their special logistical problems. In 1991, Dr. Coyle received the Council of Logistics Management's top honor—the Distinguished Service Award. This accolade is emblematic of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the art and science of logistics. In 2003, The Philadelphia Traffic Club named Dr. Coyle "Person of the Year"; and in 2004, he received the EcclesMedal from the International Society of Logistics and the Lion's Paw Medal from Penn State. Dr. Coyle serves on the board of three logistics companies.

Ed Bardi is Principal of Bardi Consulting and Professor Emeritus of Business Logistics at The University of Toledo. He received his PhD, MS, and BS from Penn State University, majoring in Business Logistics/Transportation Economics. Dr. Bardi has held faculty positions at The University of Toledo and Iowa State University. In addition, he was the acting dean and the associate dean of the College of Business Administration at The University of Toledo. Dr. Bardi is coauthor of two textbooks: THE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS and TRANSPORTATION. He has published numerous articles dealing with business logistics, transportation management, carrier selection, economic development, and employee household goods movement in various journals including TRANSPORTATION JOURNAL, JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS, HANDLING AND SHIPPING, BAYLOR BUSINESS REVIEW, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION REVIEW, and PERSONNEL JOURNAL. Dr. Bardi has served as a consultant to numerous business and public agencies in the areas of business logistics, marketing, and economic development. He is a popular seminar leader of domestic and global business logistics management development programs.

Robert Novack is currently an associate professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University. Dr. Novack worked in operations management and planning for the Yellow Freight Corporation in Overland Park, Kansas, from 1981 to 1984. He also has professional experience working for Drackett Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1984 to 1986 in planning and transportation. He holds a PhD in logistics from the University of Tennessee, an MBA in logistics from Penn State University, and a BS from Penn State University. Dr. Novack has numerous articles in outlets such as the JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS, TRANSPORTATION JOURNAL, and THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT. He also is the coauthor of two textbooks: CREATING LOGISTICS VALUE: THEMES FOR THE FUTURE and TRANSPORTATION. Dr. Novack is active in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, having served as overall program chair for the annual conference, as a track chair, and as a session speaker. In addition, he has served on numerous committees with those organizations. Dr. Novack holds the CTL designation from AST&L and is a member of WERC.