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E-Logistics - Managing Digital Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Yingli Wang, Stephen... E-Logistics - Managing Digital Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Yingli Wang, Stephen Pettit
R4,790 Discovery Miles 47 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

E-Logistics serves as the nerve system for the whole supply chain and enables smooth information flow within and between organizations. This new and updated edition provides the latest and most comprehensive coverage on digitalization in logistics and supply chain. It covers all transport modes and the role of ICT in supporting an integrated freight and supply chain network. E-Logistics provides a cross-academic and industry perspective with leading academics and practitioners as contributing authors. A variety of successful e-logistics business approaches are discussed covering a range of commercial sectors and transport modes. Subsequent chapters address in depth support systems for B2C and B2B e-commerce and e-fulfilment, warehouse management, RFID, electronic marketplaces, global supply network visibility and service chain automation. Industry case studies are used to support the discussion. The new edition also covers emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things, Robotics, drone and last mile deliveries.

Advisory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2018 Edition) (Paperback):... Advisory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2018 Edition) (Paperback)
International Atomic Energy Agency
R1,930 Discovery Miles 19 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Safety Guide provides recommendations and guidance on achieving and demonstrating compliance with IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6 (Rev. 1), Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2018 Edition), which establishes the requirements to be applied to the national and international transport of radioactive material. Transport is deemed to comprise all operations and conditions associated with and involved in the movement of radioactive material, including the design, fabrication and maintenance of packaging, and the preparation, consigning, handling, carriage, storage in transit, shipment after storage and receipt at the final destination of packages. The Advisory Material is not a stand-alone text. It is to be used concurrently as a companion to the IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6 (Rev. 1) and each paragraph of this guide is numbered correspondingly to the paragraph of the Regulations to which it most directly relates.

Practical Road Safety Auditing, 3rd edition (Paperback, 3 Rev Ed): Martin Belcher, Steve Proctor, Phil Cook Practical Road Safety Auditing, 3rd edition (Paperback, 3 Rev Ed)
Martin Belcher, Steve Proctor, Phil Cook
R3,071 Discovery Miles 30 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Practical Road Safety Auditing 3rd edition, explains the systematic process for checking the safety of new road schemes to comply with the brand new 2014 update to the Road Safety Audit Summary, which includes risk assessment as a potential part of the Road Safety Audit and the need for the professional certification of Road Safety Auditors. Practical Road Safety Auditing ensures that all highways schemes operate as safely as is practicable, by minimising future accident numbers and severity. The book aims to raise awareness of the safety of all road users, and in particular vulnerable road users such as the visually and mobility impaired, cyclists, pedestrians, equestrians, motorcyclists, children and the elderly. The new edition is fully updated and includes new developments in the field such as shared streets and surfaces, reducing street clutter and managed motorways. It is essential reading for Road Safety engineers, auditors and project clients and sponsors involved in the design, construction and maintenance of roads.

The Routledge Handbook of Transport Economics (Hardcover): Jonathan Cowie, Stephen Ison The Routledge Handbook of Transport Economics (Hardcover)
Jonathan Cowie, Stephen Ison
R6,760 Discovery Miles 67 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Routledge Handbook of Transport Economics offers the first state of the art overview of the discipline of transport economics as it stands today, reflective of key research and policy. Transport is an important area of study and one which is problem rich, stimulating a great deal of debate in areas which impact on everyday lives. Much of this focuses on the practicalities of the modern-day phenomenon of mass movement and all of the issues which surround it. The discipline of economics is central to this debate, and consequently the study and application of transport economics has a chief role to play in seeking to address subjects relating to major transport issues. It can be argued that at the very heart of any transport issue or problem lies the underlying economics of the situation - understand that and you alleviate the problem. Featuring contributions from world-leading scholars and practitioners from across the globe, all of the chapters within this book are written from a practical perspective; theory is applied and developed using real-world examples. The book examines concepts, issues, ideas and practicalities of transport provision in five key topic areas: public transport public transport reform economic development and transport modelling transport and the environment freight transport. A real strength of the book is in linking theory to practice, and hence the 'economics' that are examined in this text are not the economics of the abstract, but rather the economics of everyday living. Practical and insightful, this volume is an essential reference for any student or researcher working in all areas of transport provision, ranging from planning, appraisal, regulation and freight; and for all practitioners looking to develop their professional knowledge and who are seeking professional accreditation.

Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration (Hardcover, New): Jeremy Plant Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration (Hardcover, New)
Jeremy Plant
R5,891 Discovery Miles 58 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the past few decades, the field of transportation has changed dramatically. Deregulation and greater reliance on markets and the private sector has helped to reconfigure the transport industries, while the rise of intermodal goods and global commerce has produced efficiencies of operation and a greater interdependence among transport modes. In addition, security issues have moved to the forefront as officials struggle with the challenge of protecting the vast transportation system while maintaining its operational efficiencies and effectiveness.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration addresses the changes facing the field of transportation. Organized into five sections, it describes and analyzes major modes of transportation and components of the contemporary transportation system. Later chapters consider policy and administration and focus on managing transportation systems and assets. The final section covers security and protection of transportation systems. The handbook explores continuing development in the US and other nations, with an emphasis on the challenges created by technological change, globalization of the world economy, and the threat of terrorism. It examines the current state of major modes of transportation (air, rail, highways, waterways, ports, urban mass transit) and presents public policies and management approaches to make transportation systems efficient, innovative, and responsive.

Drawing from scholars in a wide range of disciplines, including public policy, public administration, geography, economics, business logistics, engineering, and management, the Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration serves as a comprehensive, single-volume reference for scholars, students, public officials, business and civic leaders, and transportation practitioners.

Buses, Coaches and Recollections: 1979 (Paperback): Henry Conn Buses, Coaches and Recollections: 1979 (Paperback)
Henry Conn
R287 Discovery Miles 2 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Road to Zero Emissions - The Future of Trucks, Transport and Automotive Industry Supply Chains (Paperback): Dennis Evans,... The Road to Zero Emissions - The Future of Trucks, Transport and Automotive Industry Supply Chains (Paperback)
Dennis Evans, D.E.S. Evans, Alistair Williamson
R1,707 Discovery Miles 17 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The transport industry has an important role to play in addressing climate change and the environmental challenges facing governments, businesses and individuals. Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require this sector, which is a large contributor of emissions, to innovate, adapt and drive positive change. New technologies including batteries and alternative fuels will all be significant, as will developing different approaches and outlooks. The Road to Zero Emissions is the comprehensive guide for those in the transport industry to understanding what can and is being done to tackle climate change. Through examining established companies and new entrants in the automotive space, readers are provided with examples of the importance of infrastructure, business innovation and financing for the future. In addition to this, the role of governments in establishing policies, such as zero-emission zones, is also discussed. Progressing towards zero emissions requires immediate change and this book will start you on the journey.

The Automobile - A Chronology of Its Antecedents, Development, and Impact (Paperback): Clay McShane The Automobile - A Chronology of Its Antecedents, Development, and Impact (Paperback)
Clay McShane
R1,138 Discovery Miles 11 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1997 and now re-issued with some updated material, this chronology lists the major events in the history of the automobile. The automobile cannot be understood without knowing about its pre-history, including technologies such as railroads, carriages and trolley cars. Material on these is included to the extent that they represented preludes to the modern car culture. The volume also includes material about the technology, design and production of cars and their manufacturers. The ancillary fields of oil production and refining and road building are also covered. Focussed mainly, but not exclusively on the USA this chronology discusses the car and its role in social, geographical and political change.

Dangerous Goods - A Guide to Exemptions from the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations (Paperback): Roger Wrapson Dangerous Goods - A Guide to Exemptions from the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations (Paperback)
Roger Wrapson
R1,706 Discovery Miles 17 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most transport operators have little experience of the regulations surrounding the carriage of dangerous goods. The smaller operator in particular will have no point of reference to refer to in order to find out if they are legally allowed to carry dangerous goods without application of all the requirements, including the costly training of drivers. This book enables the operator to quickly and easily identify the regulatory exemptions that apply to the listed UN numbers which identify dangerous goods. The operator is able to obtain confirmation on their ability to legally carry dangerous goods within the limitations of a transport operation and does not need to seek specialist knowledge or training. It lists the UN numbers and the exemptions that apply in an easy reference format and also provides information on how to use the data within the regulatory framework.

The Road to Zero Emissions - The Future of Trucks, Transport and Automotive Industry Supply Chains (Hardcover): Dennis Evans,... The Road to Zero Emissions - The Future of Trucks, Transport and Automotive Industry Supply Chains (Hardcover)
Dennis Evans, D.E.S. Evans, Alistair Williamson
R5,869 R4,794 Discovery Miles 47 940 Save R1,075 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The transport industry has an important role to play in addressing climate change and the environmental challenges facing governments, businesses and individuals. Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require this sector, which is a large contributor of emissions, to innovate, adapt and drive positive change. New technologies including batteries and alternative fuels will all be significant, as will developing different approaches and outlooks. The Road to Zero Emissions is the comprehensive guide for those in the transport industry to understanding what can and is being done to tackle climate change. Through examining established companies and new entrants in the automotive space, readers are provided with examples of the importance of infrastructure, business innovation and financing for the future. In addition to this, the role of governments in establishing policies, such as zero-emission zones, is also discussed. Progressing towards zero emissions requires immediate change and this book will start you on the journey.

Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations (Hardcover): Carlos F. Daganzo Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations (Hardcover)
Carlos F. Daganzo
R3,186 Discovery Miles 31 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hardbound. The basic concepts in the transportation and traffic operations field that should be understood by every transportation professional are presented here in a thorough, coherent, and self-contained way. Introductory chapters on tools cover topics such as graphical methods, optimization, probability, stochastic processes, statistics and simulation; these are complemented by application chapters on traffic dynamics, control, observation, and scheduled modes, where the fundamental ideas are presented in depth.A key element of the author's approach is that only that material is presented which is definitely known and correct. At the same time, an effort has been made to point out various pitfalls and common errors so that they can be avoided. The result is an invaluable source of reliable, well grounded and clearly explained ideas, tools and techniques for the transportation professional.

Road Passenger Transport Management - Planning and Coordinating Passenger Transport Operations (Hardcover): Tony Francis, David... Road Passenger Transport Management - Planning and Coordinating Passenger Transport Operations (Hardcover)
Tony Francis, David Hurdle
R5,883 R4,808 Discovery Miles 48 080 Save R1,075 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Road passenger transport management is an important role, involving the planning and coordinating of passenger transport operations, including routes and schedules. Managers ensure that passengers reach their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost-effective way. Road Passenger Transport Management covers all the essential tasks a transport manager is expected to master. Road Passenger Transport Management provides tips and tools for working with customers, planning routes and scheduling delivery times, as well as managing a team of supervisors, administration staff and drivers. The authors include guidelines for coordinating staff training and arranging vehicle maintenance, MOTs and tax payments, as well as organizing vehicle replacements and managing contracts and developing new business. This is a contributed book, with expertise shared from well-known academics and practitioners who have spent many years in the passenger transport field. The tools and case studies in this vital new guide will enable readers to learn new skills or build on existing expertise. Online supporting resources include sample performance reports and target assessment forms.

Bicycle Urbanism - Reimagining Bicycle Friendly Cities (Hardcover): Rachel Berney Bicycle Urbanism - Reimagining Bicycle Friendly Cities (Hardcover)
Rachel Berney
R4,623 Discovery Miles 46 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over recent decades, bicycling has received renewed interest as a means of improving transportation through crowded cities, improving personal health, and reducing environmental impacts associated with travel. Much of the discussion surrounding cycling has focused on bicycle facility design-how to best repurpose road infrastructure to accommodate bicycling. While part of the discussion has touched on culture, such as how to make bicycling a larger part of daily life, city design and planning have been sorely missing from consideration. Whilst interdisciplinary in its scope, this book takes a primarily planning approach to examining active transportation, and especially bicycling, in urban areas. The volume examines the land use aspects of the city-not just the streetscape. Illustrated using a range of case studies from the USA, Canada, and Australia, the volume provides a comprehensive overview of key topics of concern around cycling in the city including: imagining the future of bicycle-friendly cities; integrating bicycling into urban planning and design; the effects of bike use on health and environment; policies for developing bicycle infrastructure and programs; best practices in bicycle facility design and implementation; advances in technology, and economic contributions.

A Study Guide for the Operator Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Freight 2020 - A Complete Self-Study Course... A Study Guide for the Operator Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Freight 2020 - A Complete Self-Study Course for OCR and CILT Examinations (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
Clive Pidgeon
R5,364 Discovery Miles 53 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Study Guide for the Operator Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Freight 2020 is a vital study guide that offers the thorough preparation needed to pass the tough CPC exams in the UK. It covers the examination method used by the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA (OCR) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). This is the Level 3 standard qualification overseen by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL) and the Welsh Assembly Government, which is required by any person wishing to operate vehicles over 3,500 kg, the maximum authorised mass for hire and reward, in the UK and internationally. A Study Guide for the Operator Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Freight 2020 has been extensively revised to include all the new legislation. It covers the eight study sections that the directive requires: civil law; commercial law; social law; fiscal law; business; financial; management of the undertaking access to the market; technical standards and technical aspects of the operation road safety. It features many case studies, examples, diagrams and graphics. New to this edition: updated sections on operator licencing, drivers' hours, tachographs, vehicle testing, vehicle tax, vehicle registration, civil law, international driving and documentation.

Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics (Hardcover): Jason Monios, Rickard Bergqvist Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics (Hardcover)
Jason Monios, Rickard Bergqvist
R3,576 Discovery Miles 35 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Applying sophisticated management techniques to freight transport offers the potential for significant cost savings as well as greater efficiency. Yet the inherent complexity of intermodal transport presents many challenges. This practical textbook on the operations of intermodal transport and logistics focuses on the practical concerns and the basics of operations, such as vehicles, containers, handling operations, logistics management and optimisation. All chapters are written by field specialists, and the volume includes additional chapters on economics, law and the environment to put the practical topics into context. It presents a balanced textbook for postgraduate students and also a reference text for those in industry or the public sector involved in the planning of intermodal freight transport.

A Trucker's Tale - Wit, Wisdom, and True Stories from 60 Years on the Road (Hardcover): Ed Miller A Trucker's Tale - Wit, Wisdom, and True Stories from 60 Years on the Road (Hardcover)
Ed Miller
R946 R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Save R139 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wit, wisdom, adventure, and revelations from sixty years on the road. They say that only truck drivers experience the true grandeur and landscape of America: the winding mountainsides at sunrise, the first frosts of winter descending on apple orchards, the call of the rising roosters. In A Trucker's Tale, Ed Miller gives an inside look at the allure of the work and the colorful characters who haul our goods on the open road. He shares what it was like to grow up in a boisterous trucking family, his experience as an equipment officer in Vietnam, the wide range of vehicles he's mounted, and the daily trials, tribulations, risks, and exploits that define life as a trucker. Ed's vibrant, no-holds-barred tales are hilarious and heartwarming, sometimes cringeworthy or unbelievable-recollections of heroic feels as well as the "fishing stories" that have stretched and shifted from CB radio to CB radio. Many are the results of what he calls, "just plain stupidity." Others bring to light the small acts of kindness and grand gestures that these Knights of the Highway perform each day, as well as the safety risks and continual danger that these essential workers endure. Together they paint a compelling portrait of one of the most important, but least-known industries, and reveal why Ed, and so many like him, just kept on truckin'.

Motor Coaches and Charabancs (Paperback): James Taylor Motor Coaches and Charabancs (Paperback)
James Taylor
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The coach - distinguished from the bus by its use for longer-haul and more comfortable trips - has a long and august history. Its origins lie in the charabanc, a long open-topped vehicle used to transport passengers on works outings and pleasure excursions. Over time, coaches came to be enclosed and fitted with more comfortable seating and higher-quality bodywork than the charabancs and the buses used on shorter routes. By the 1960s and 1970s on-board toilets began to be fitted, and despite a decline due to private car ownership, coach travel remains popular, with Wi-Fi, electric sockets and even video screens now built in. This colourful introduction explains the development of motor coach design and the main coach manufacturers, models and operators, offering a fascinating insight into the history of the nation's most popular vehicles.

National Express - The Journey of an Iconic Brand (Paperback): Peter Robinson, Harry Cameron National Express - The Journey of an Iconic Brand (Paperback)
Peter Robinson, Harry Cameron
R484 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R45 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

First appearing in 1972, National Express coaches have become a familiar site on the UK's roads, and are very much a part of popular culture, celebrated in songs and on television. With many former National Express vehicles finding their way to preservation, this book explores the history of this very British brand and celebrates the history and heritage of a British institution. The book covers the operations of the business, the evolution of the National Express brand and the development of the fleet up to the latest Caetano Levante, a vehicle designed to meet the operator's very specific requirements for accessibility. Featuring driver stories and passenger memories, together with detailed images, photographs and designs, this book celebrates 50 years of coaching history.

Keystone XL Pipeline Project - Proposals & Considerations (Hardcover): Gregory B. Flynn, Debra Burnett Keystone XL Pipeline Project - Proposals & Considerations (Hardcover)
Gregory B. Flynn, Debra Burnett
R3,198 Discovery Miles 31 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

TransCanada (a Canadian company) applied to the U.S. Department of State for a permit to cross the U.S.-Canada International border with the Keystone XL pipeline project in 2008. If constructed, the pipeline would carry crude oil produced from the oil sands regions of Alberta, Canada, to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries. Because the pipeline would connect the United States with a foreign country, it requires a Presidential Permit issued by the State Department. Issuance of a Presidential Permit requires a finding that the project would serve the "national interest." This book describes the Keystone XL pipeline proposal and the process required for federal approval. It summarises key arguments for and against the pipeline put forth by the pipeline's developers, federal agencies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders. Also discussed is the constitutional basis for the State Department's authority to issue a Presidential Permit, and opponents' possible challenges to this authority.

Offentlicher Personennahverkehr - Herausforderungen Und Chancen (German, Book, 2006 ed.): Walter Hell Offentlicher Personennahverkehr - Herausforderungen Und Chancen (German, Book, 2006 ed.)
Walter Hell
R4,235 Discovery Miles 42 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Das Buch zur gleichnamigen ifmo-Konferenz enthalt Beitrage zur kunftigen Entwicklung, zu Auswirkungen und Herausforderungen im Zusammenhang mit dem offentlichen Personennahverkehr sowie Diskussionsbeitrage. Als Themen werden aufgegriffen: Neue Betreibermodelle im offentlichen Personennahverkehr - Mobilitat in Ballungsraumen - Zielgruppen fur den OPNV - Marktchancen innovativer Verkehrsangebote fur den Personenverkehr in Ballungsraumen - Chancen des OPNV im landlichen Raum - Wettbewerb im OPNV - Innovationspotentiale des OPNV."

From Moorlands to Highlands - A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport (Paperback, 3 Revised Edition): John Corah From Moorlands to Highlands - A History of Harris & Miners and Brian Harris Transport (Paperback, 3 Revised Edition)
John Corah
R757 R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Save R183 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book follows the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited, the original red, green, and yellow liveried lorries that made the trek between Devon and Scotland at regular intervals for over fifty years. In 1946, Brian's father, Jerry, and Sam Miners formed Harris & Miners; with their fleet of two Ford trucks and one Commertipper, these two men took on the ultimate haulage challenge of the time: road vs. train. The outcome was that Harris & Miners were offered a contract to haul 'Devon Grate' Candy fire surrounds to Glasgow in 1947. Young Brian Harris began driving for his father in an Albion Chieftain in 1960. When Jerry Harris passed, Brian bought out the Miners family and the company became Brian Harris Transport Limited. With his fleet of ERF lorries fitted with Gardner engines, Brian set about running the company in a way only understood by him. Over the course of its existence, the company utilized a vast quantity of magnificent machines, including the first ERF 'A' series in that area, the Leyland Roadtrain and one Leyland DAF. Brian Harris died in April 2012 and his funeral was attended by over 600 people from all over the UK. This new edition gives an update to the events that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2007, including the eulogy given by the author at the funeral, as well as 82 previously unpublished photographs. [Subject: Transportation]

Applied Transport Economics - Policy Management and Decision Making (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Stuart Cole Applied Transport Economics - Policy Management and Decision Making (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Stuart Cole
R1,583 Discovery Miles 15 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This third edition of Applied Transport Economics has been completely revised and updated to cover the latest developments and thinking in transport economics. Professor Stuart Cole examines the application of economics techniques first to commercial transport operations, and second to public policy issues such as investment, integrated transport and competition, and third to the role of transport in its wider economic context. The style and approach, which proved so popular in the first two editions has been retained. This approach provides a transport economics text book for a) managers who are not familiar with economics techniques, b) students preparing for examinations in transport and other areas of business and public policy where an applied approach to economics is required, and c) economists entering the transport field. Fully and extensively updated throughout, this third edition will contain: *new information on SE Asia and Eastern Europe *updated and extended case studies *a new bibliography; *an extended further reading section.

A Study Manual of Professional Competence in Road Haulage - A Complete Study Course for the OCR CPC Examination (Paperback,... A Study Manual of Professional Competence in Road Haulage - A Complete Study Course for the OCR CPC Examination (Paperback, 12th Revised edition)
David Lowe
R1,167 Discovery Miles 11 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This latest edition of a well-established and highly respected manual provides a comprehensive course of study for anyone taking the Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) examination. With all the information presented in a highly accessible format, this book is effectively a complete study course, ideal for use as a self-teaching aid. Updated to account for EU and UK legislative changes, this revised 12th edition includes typical case study scenarios used in the examination, and sample questions and answers. It is also essential reading for anyone employed in, or wishing to enter, the road freight transport and distribution industries as well as transport supervisors and managers who want to brush up on their knowledge.

The Cable Car in America (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): George W. Hilton The Cable Car in America (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
George W. Hilton
R1,580 R1,332 Discovery Miles 13 320 Save R248 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Enriched with almost 700 illustrations, this book has long been the definitive study of the American cable car, a widely touted form of urban transportation that operated in 29 cities across the United States. This once-promising technology proved inefficient, however, and cable cars were soon replaced by electric trolley cars. Today, they are only to be found as a tourist attraction traversing the steep hills of San Francisco.

Big Brown - The Untold Story of UPS (Hardcover): Greg Niemann Big Brown - The Untold Story of UPS (Hardcover)
Greg Niemann
R582 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R42 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Although its brown vans are on every block and its delivery service reaches more than 200 countries, UPS is among the world's most underestimated and misunderstood companies.

For the first time, a UPS "lifer" tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a small messenger service became a business giant. "Big Brown" reveals the remarkable 100-year history of UPS and the life of its founder Jim Casey--one of the greatest "unknown" capitalists of the twentieth century. Casey pursued a Spartan business philosophy that emphasized military discipline, drab uniforms, and reliability over flash--a model that is still reflected in UPS culture today.

"Big Brown" examines all the seeming paradoxes about UPS: from its traditional management style and strict policies coupled with high employee loyalty and strong labor relations; from its historical "anti-marketing" bias (why brown?) to its sterling brand loyalty and reputation for quality.

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